With a population of 208,453, Gilbert 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 Gilbert has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - San Tan (2218 E Williams Field Rd #101) and B Gastrobar (1422 W Warner Rd, Ste A100) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gilbert in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °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 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gilbert, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Gilbert, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 21 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Gilbert is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 28 km from Gilbert. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilbert, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Gilbert takes 257 km and will cost you around $59. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 604 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Gilbert and Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa.
Renting a car in Gilbert costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gilbert.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gilbert (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gilbert is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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