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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glendale has to offer.
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.
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″.
When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 13 miles from the city center.
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 Carzi and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Glendale takes 160 miles and will cost you around $118. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 375 miles.
Renting a car in Glendale costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 28% 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 Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$32/day