Tempe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tempe

With a population of 161,719, Tempe 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 Tempe has to offer.

Where to Eat in Tempe

If you’re looking for affordable options, House of Tricks (114 E. 7th St.) and The Dhaba (1874 E. Apache Rd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge (2700 S Mill Ave) and The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen - Tempe (1006 E Warner Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tempe.

When to visit Tempe

Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tempe in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tempe 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 35.6 °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, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tempe, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Tempe

Plane

When flying to Tempe, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 8 miles from Tempe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tempe, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Tempe takes 390 miles and will cost you around $48. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 535 miles. The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 0.7 miles from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tempe, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tempe is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 8 miles from Tempe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tempe, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Tempe takes 390 miles and will cost you around $48. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 535 miles. The most popular bus station is Tempe Rural Rd & Tyler St, located 0.7 miles from downtown Tempe. Tempe Macayo's Depot Cantina is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Tempe

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tempe

Most booked hotels in Tempe

Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1155 reviews)
$133+
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9, 341 reviews)
$487+
Talking Stick Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 386 reviews)
$175+
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1201 reviews)
$128+
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1067 reviews)
$275+
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1028 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Tempe

Renting a car in Tempe costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Tempe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tempe, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tempe costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Tempe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tempe, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.