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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Easirent, 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 Easirent, 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

PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
SCFPhoenix Scottsdale Municipal
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Tempe

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,561 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,801 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,328 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 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 $22 to $709 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tempe are about 37% 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, 1442 reviews)
$109+
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Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 550 reviews)
$305+
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The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, 27 reviews)
$924+
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Omni Tempe Hotel At Asu
4 stars
Excellent (9, 206 reviews)
$164+
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 283 reviews)
$467+
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The Westin Tempe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 116 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tempe

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Compact
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