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

Tempe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tempe

With a population of 161,719, Tempe is a must-see destination in Arizona, 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 Tempe has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Tempe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Three Thirty Three Restaurant (430 N Scottsdale Rd ste 101) and Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe (149 S Farmer Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Tempe

Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tempe in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tempe, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Tempe

Plane

When flying to Tempe, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 8 miles from Tempe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi Contactless, among others, in Phoenix.

Plane

When flying to Tempe, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 8 miles from Tempe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi Contactless, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Tempe

PRCPrescott
PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Tempe

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,915 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,310 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,601 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tempe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University and Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Tempe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tempe, with prices from $43 to $427 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tempe are about 105% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Tempe by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Tempe

Most booked hotels in Tempe

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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 601 reviews)
$221+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 322 reviews)
$77+
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 291 reviews)
$277+
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Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 996 reviews)
$86+
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The Westin Tempe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 128 reviews)
$102+
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Great Wolf Lodge Arizona
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 86 reviews)
$209+
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Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Tempe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Tempe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tempe

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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