With a population of 37,499, Sun City 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun City has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °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 December, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Sun City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 19 miles from Sun City. Prescott is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States.
Another option to get to Sun City is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 15 miles from Sun City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Sun City takes 375 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 380 miles.
Renting a car in Sun City costs $63 per day, on average, or $564 if you want to rent if for 9 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun City (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 Sun City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.