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 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 Easirent and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 0.7 miles from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Easirent and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 0.7 miles from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tempe

PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
SCFPhoenix Scottsdale Municipal
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Tempe

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,819 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tempe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Tempe and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Tempe/Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tempe, with prices from $22 to $796 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tempe are about 11% 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, 1465 reviews)
$165+
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Omni Tempe Hotel At Asu
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 221 reviews)
$280+
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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 615 reviews)
$537+
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The Westin Tempe
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 122 reviews)
$264+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mesa Near Phoenix
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1391 reviews)
$110+
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Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 413 reviews)
$344+
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Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tempe

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$33/day

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