Introduction
What to do
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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Carzi Contactless and City Car & Truck Rental, 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 Carzi Contactless and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Tempe

PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
SCFPhoenix Scottsdale Municipal
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Tempe

Lufthansa
Good (8,301 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,461 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 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 $54 to $774 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tempe are about 86% 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 Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1600 reviews)
$122+
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Omni Tempe Hotel At Asu
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 260 reviews)
$153+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mesa Near Phoenix
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1490 reviews)
$91+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1188 reviews)
$171+
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Kimpton Miralina Resort And Villas by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1406 reviews)
$198+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Chandler
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2606 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tempe

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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