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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glendale has to offer.

Where to Eat in Glendale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Katsuya - Glendale (702 Americana Way) and Damon's Steakhouse (317 N. Brand Blvd.) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Glendale

Contemporary American
Wonderful (786 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (211 reviews)
Indian
Wonderful (156 reviews)
Japanese
Wonderful (40 reviews)
Californian
Wonderful (39 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (786 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (211 reviews)
Indian
Wonderful (156 reviews)
Japanese
Wonderful (40 reviews)
Californian
Wonderful (39 reviews)

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 American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Glendale takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km.

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 American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Glendale takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km.

Airlines serving Glendale

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,333 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 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 Jewel City Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4059 reviews)
$148+
Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 909 reviews)
$200+
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4087 reviews)
$269+
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3597 reviews)
$166+
Glendale Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 743 reviews)
$96+
Freehand Los Angeles
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4733 reviews)
$39+

Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $45 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Compact (Mini Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $45 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Compact (Mini Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.