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 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 13 km from Tempe. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 1.2 km from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tempe, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 13 km from Tempe. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 1.2 km from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Tempe

PRCPrescott
PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Tempe

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,931 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 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 $32 to $334 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tempe are about 102% 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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Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1511 reviews)
$107+
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Omni Tempe Hotel At Asu
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 243 reviews)
$146+
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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 617 reviews)
$246+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mesa Near Phoenix
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1432 reviews)
$84+
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Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 413 reviews)
$209+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1593 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Economy (Chevrolet Spark 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Economy (Chevrolet Spark 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tempe

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

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Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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