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 Starfire - Friendship Village Tempe (2645 E Southern Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tempe.
When to visit Tempe
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″.
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 Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tempe, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tucson, the bus ride to Tempe takes 120 miles and will cost you around $500. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 155 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
Where to stay in popular areas of Tempe
Most booked hotels in Tempe
Renting a car in Tempe
Renting a car in Tempe costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Tempe.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Tempe is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.