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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Glendale travel guide

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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, Katsuya - Glendale (702 Americana Way) and Damon's Steakhouse (317 N. Brand Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chess Park Lounge (231 N Brand Blvd Unit A) and Love You Latte (275 W Lexington Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Glendale.

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 7 miles 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 Denver and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Santa Ana takes 0h 56m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 7 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 7 miles 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 Denver and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Santa Ana takes 0h 56m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 7 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

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

Airlines serving Glendale

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $198 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Glendale and Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Glendale.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

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Intercontinental - Los Angeles Downtown By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2952 reviews)
$232+
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1977 reviews)
$127+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 761 reviews)
$184+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 6269 reviews)
$181+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1018 reviews)
$222+
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Freehand Los Angeles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5329 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact
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