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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Glendale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glendale

With a population of 191,719, Glendale is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glendale has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Glendale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Americana (102 Caruso Avenue) and Bacari GDL (757 Americana Way) are great picks.

When to visit Glendale

Glendale in February
Estimated package price
$362
2 travelers
Flight to Glendale
3 nights at hotel
Glendale in February
Estimated package price
$362
2 travelers
Flight to Glendale
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glendale in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Glendale, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Glendale

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glendale, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Glendale to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m trip. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 km from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glendale, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Glendale to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m trip. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 km from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Glendale

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,726 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,183 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,171 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,732 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Glendale and Vagabond Inn Glendale.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2127 reviews)
$124+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6441 reviews)
$170+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 777 reviews)
$177+
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The Hollywood Roosevelt
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3795 reviews)
$208+
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The Westin Los Angeles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3770 reviews)
$162+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1054 reviews)
$219+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Glendale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Glendale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Intermediate
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