Glendale car rentals from $27/day

Since you will rarely encounter anything besides sunny weather, and will likely find yourself in traffic if hoping to access Los Angeles, the recommended car rentals in Glendale are economy or compact cars. Not only will this save you money on gas with better mileage than a large vehicle, but it will also give you parking flexibility and maneuverability for busy streets in Glendale or downtown Los Angeles.

The freeways surrounding Glendale typically have speed limits of 65mph, though you will rarely find yourself reaching this speed if you travel during rush hour. If traffic is moving freely, you will often find that the flow of traffic travels about 5mph faster than the posted limit. Within Glendale, residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 25mph, with many posting lower limits in quieter neighborhoods. City streets range from 25mph to 35mph, with major roads like Brand Boulevard posting limits of 40mph. Though you might be able to get away with going 5mph over the limit on freeways, stay at or slightly below the posted limits within Glendale, as the police keep a sharp lookout for commuters speeding through a shortcut around rush hour traffic.

There are three parking structures owned by the City of Glendale within the downtown area, each offering the first 90min of parking for free. These structures are the Exchange on Artsakh Avenue with about 700 spots, the Marketplace Structure one block away with nearly 1,100 spots, and the Orange Street structure with over 600 spots. The hourly rate after your first 90min is about $2 per hour at all three structures.

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $42 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Glendale found in the last 2 weeks is $14.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($27/day), Budget ($28/day) and Hertz ($29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 1001 South Brand Boulevard 91204 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Glendale is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Glendale.

Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Hertz, Fox, Midway, Ace, Sixt, Budget, U-Save, Thrifty, Priceless and NU Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Midway, Sixt, Budget, U-Save, Thrifty, Priceless, NU Car, Dollar, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Glendale costs $18 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Glendale costs $19 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Glendale costs $83 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $295 per week ($42 per day).

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $1,266 per month ($42 per day).

Most car rental providers in Glendale offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Glendale, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Glendale.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Glendale so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The most common restricted access road in Glendale is the Glendale Freeway, which is a limited access highway that runs through the city and is closed off to general traffic. Other restricted access roads in Glendale include the Glendale-Burbank Road, the Ventura Freeway, and the Pacific Coast Highway. These roads require a special permit in order to gain access.

Flagstaff is a vibrant city located about two and a half hours from Glendale. It offers tourists the chance to explore its unique culture and stunning landscapes. The drive from Glendale to Flagstaff takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.