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. Glendale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Fox and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Glendale takes 160 miles and will cost you around $59. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 375 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 $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.