Glendale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glendale
With a population of 226,721, Glendale 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 Glendale has to offer.
Where to Eat in Glendale
If you’re looking for affordable options, Arrowhead Grill (8280 West Union Hills Road Suite 110) and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Glendale (6915 N 95th Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Glendale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glendale 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 33.8 °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, April is usually the driest month of the year in Glendale, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Glendale
Plane
When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 13 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 9 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Glendale takes 375 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 380 miles.
Airlines serving Glendale
Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale
Most booked hotels in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Glendale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.