Glendale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glendale
With a population of 191,719, Glendale is a must-see destination in California, 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, Katsuya - Glendale (702 Americana Way) and Damon's Steakhouse (317 N. Brand Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Eden on Brand (214 N. Brand Blvd) and Chess Park Lounge (231 N Brand Blvd Unit A) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Glendale.
When to visit Glendale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glendale in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, August 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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 7 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including Bus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Glendale takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Glendale
Where to stay in Glendale
Average rates range from around $308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Glendale and Jewel City Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale
Most booked hotels in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 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 10% 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 Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Glendale
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$33/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day