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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Glendale
- Renting a car on your visit to Glendale comes with a wide array of benefits. For instance, you’ll be able to make multiple stops at sites such as Brand Park and Alex Theatre, travel at off hours around the city, and take a trip in remote and out-of-the-way places like hilltop views, Glendale waterfalls, and more. Opting for a ride from Glendale car rentals gives you more freedom to comfortably visit these places or go to nearby cities such as San Marino and Burbank.
- Glendale offers a variety of car rental services, most of which are located in or near airports. Bob Hope Airport is the closest to the city, about seven miles from the central business district. Some of the car rentals in Glendale at the rental car center located on the second floor include Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Thrifty. It’ll take you 10min from the main terminal to the second car rental counters. If the pickup location is on a nearby site, the rental cars offer bus shuttle services that’ll drop you at the pickup location where you can pick your vehicle and begin your adventure in the city.
- Like in major cities, distracted driving is a major cause of accidents in Glendale. Before starting your journey, ensure everything is in order, from the navigation system to your seat’s inclination. This way, you’ll be able to solely concentrate on the road and pay extra attention to the large volume of traffic while maneuvering through the multi-lane highways, busy streets, and U-turns, especially if you are not familiar with the city’s street directions.
- Driving on Glendale’s streets and highways can be fun when the roads have less traffic. However, heavy traffic during rush hours can derail your journey for about 15min to 45min (morning rush hour is between 7am-10 am, it then resumes at about 5:30pm-7:30pm). For this, give yourself extra time to leave for your desired destination before rush hour or wait until the roads are less congested. If you have to travel during these hours, try to avoid Bell Rd, Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, or 44th St since they are known to be clogged with an increased volume of vehicles. You can opt for 91st Ave, Lower Buckeye Rd, Tolleson, 47th Ave, which are usually less congested.
- Book your car hire in Glendale at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Glendale are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Glendale
What type of car is recommended for driving in Glendale?
Choosing a car to drive around Glendale can be tricky, but it mostly depends on the places you want to go and the number of passengers you’ll be carrying. If you plan to go hiking at Wildwood Canyon Park or visit Malibu beach, an SUV will be preferred. Opt for a van or a minivan if you’ll be traveling with a group of colleagues or family. If your journey entails making a lot of trips in the central business district, a small car will be a better option for easy navigation through busy streets.
What’s the speed limit in Glendale?
Glendale has a strict speed limit policy. When passing through densely populated residential areas, city centers, or near school buildings during school hours, you’re allowed to drive at a speed less than 25mph. The speed limit of major non-local city streets such as Concord St, Geneva St, Mountain St, among others, is between 25mph to 40mph, depending on the section of streets as directed by the road signs. While driving on state highways, you shouldn’t exceed a speed of 65mph.
Where are the best places to park in Glendale?
On average, you’ll spend about $1/h parking your rental car in Glendale. When paying per day, you’ll spend about $6 or $50 per month. There are various parking spots located throughout the city. You’ll find metered parking in most downtown streets except Brand Blvd. You can also park in Marketplace Parking Structure, in the Orange Street Parking Structure, among other places.
How much is the price of fuel in Glendale?
The average price of fuel in Glendale is R73,33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R880 and R1 173, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Glendale?
Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Glendale.
How can I find car hires near me in Glendale?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Glendale?
An Economy car hire in Glendale costs R556 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Glendale?
An Intermediate car hire in Glendale costs R621 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Glendale?
A Compact car hire in Glendale costs R696 per day, on average.
Glendale car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7,0
Good
47 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Glendale
Locations in Glendale
6409 West Glendale Ave Suite A
+1 623 463 2378
7422 West Thunderbird
+1 623 487 0670
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8,0 Very Good
Nov 2022
6,0 Okay
May 2021
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The gas mileage was goodCons:
The comfort of the back seat was just okay for 7 passengers accommodation it was tight. The van did not have many Usb or cell phone charging options10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Staff was great. When I returned the car they were super busy and instead of waiting in line, they let me drop off the keys and go to ensure I didn't miss my flight.2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
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My reservation was cancelled the DAY OF my reservation due to overbooking2,0 Poor
Jun 2020
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The rental car agency did not have a vehicle for me, even though this was a prepaid rental. I have not found a place on the Kayak app where I can request a refund, so I have asked my credit card company to file a claim to get the refund.5,2 Fair
Jan 2020
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The car had a tire with a small leak so I had to return it. The rental place was about 40 min from my home so very inconvenient. The young man at the desk was very very nice and apologized several times. He also didn't charge anything - of course I didn't use the car hardly at all due to the low tire pressure.Cons:
Would have been difficult for anyone to know the tire had a leak as the low pressure warning didn't come on until after I left the dealership. Again, the young man was excellent.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6,8
Okay
62 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
8.6
5 locations in Glendale
Locations in Glendale
2425 W Camelback Rd
+1 602 336 1503
2750 W Camelback Rd
+1 602 242 7199
2929 North 75th Ave, Suite 11
+1 623 691 9664
4908 W Glendale Ave
+1 623 931 9275
7440 W Cactus Rd Ste A7
+1 623 773 0373
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4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Due to over booking, we didn’t get the vehicle or anything close to what we booked. Got a extremely small SUV. Extremely uncomfortable and not so enjoyable ride.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Drop off was very easy.8,0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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The only thing which could be improved was the car smelled of someone smoking in it. As a nonsmoker, I don't appreciate the smell. In addition, the car manual was missing.2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Car smelled horribly of cigarettes. Manager would not replace. It was so bad.10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Staff at Glendale office was not good ... specifically the black female working there. Very rude and had attitude the whole time. Luckily we got someone much better to help us out. She was a b.8,0 Very Good
Dec 2020
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pick up was weird and drop off was a little slow... otherwise ok... I don't like the add on pricing... (this is the nature of capitalism, but it stinks to have a rate, and say... oh...there's other fees for things you might have expected to be standard...) like a roadside service... not only will I never pay extra...i will bill you for lost time...bc I bought a car hoping to do it's job to get me around until I return it... if I wanted a junky car... i could've used my old, junky car!Budget
6,4
Okay
19 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.4
2 locations in Glendale
Locations in Glendale
5102 W Latham St
+1 480 536 7853
6666 West Bell Road
+1 623 878 3698
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2,0 Poor
Feb 2024
2,8 Poor
Mar 2020
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The price wasn’t that badCons:
Upon drop off the staff was rude. The vehicle was a Dodge journey and had a blurry backup camera, the backseat was dirty upon pick up, the Bluetooth on the stereo was spotty and kept dropping connection and refusing to reconnect with my phone.7,6 Good
Feb 2020
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We were given a car that had a leaking back tire. They filled it and sent us on our way. Had to return due to tire warning light turned back on the next day. This is cause of low review.7,6 Good
Nov 2016
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The price was the best in my area. I was given a nice car and it ran perfect. Very Good MPG. I will go back for my next rental if the price is still the best. Pick up/Drop off was quick.Cons:
Tire light never went out even when I filled tires to recommended PSI. Seats were stained and the vehicle had a slight smokers smell. The smell didn't bother me but it might to other people. It's a rental car, what do you expect??? I took the option to have the empty tank filled when I dropped it off. It only needed a couple gallons but I was charged $30 for it to be filled. I thought they charged you for the amount they put in....Nope. Oh well, lesson learned!8,0 Very Good
Mar 2016
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Car was nice, staff was friendly.Cons:
It said online that I could rent a gps, but when I got to the location, I was told that they didn't have any. I wish that was posted on the website.2,0 Poor
May 2023
Avis
4,0
Mediocre
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Glendale
Locations in Glendale
5102 W Latham St
+1 480 536 6672
6666 West Bell Road
+1 623 878 0113
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8,8 Very Good
May 2017
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Price!Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2016
Pros:
Wonderful service price and car,Cons:
It was all good,10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
2,0 Poor
Nov 2022
4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2022
Thrifty
5,4
Fair
16 reviewsOne location in Glendale
Locations in Glendale
5044 W Cactus Rd
+1 877 283 0898
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6,0 Okay
Apr 2017
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izabella at the office at 51st ave and cactus-although the car wasnt avail till monday, she was prompt, gave good customer service and helped me out when i needed an extension of my rentalCons:
i did not like the fact that i reserved the car 2 months ahead of time and didnt have a car when i arrived-had to wait 5 days for the car-not acceptable-shouldnt matter that it was spring training and nascar, i have never had this problem before and i have done this for years. what was really disheartening was the fact that i couldnt have my car at my offsite office, but for a mere $700 more i could have one at the airport-pretty crappy customer service-actually as many times as i was transfered on the phone, while trying to get help, i would say there was no customer service to speak of10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Quick return. Easy location.2,0 Poor
Mar 2017
Pros:
Nothing . I ended up NOT taking the car or renting from Thrifty at all.Cons:
The customer service wasn't friendly. The car was dirty and smelled bad. The overall outside condition looked worn. The car looked like one you would get from a third-rate used car dealer.6,0 Okay
Mar 2017
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I really liked both salespersons who worked with me. Personable and helped me with questions.Cons:
The car. Ford Fiesta seats beat my kidneys to a pulp within first 20 minutes of driving:( Also, car was so loud that I could not make necessary phone calls while driving--even with speakerphone and headphones. Lame!!10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
Pros:
I liked the fact they did. To try to upswell me into another vehicle.4,8 Mediocre
Mar 2017
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Izabele, the woman working the front desk, was wonderful. I would give her five stars, because she honestly did the best she could. She had called her manager the night before to get the 2 SUVs she needed (one for me, one for another customer). She called him again as soon as I arrived, to find out where they were. She kept on him, and gave me the updates he gave her (just a few minutes more, not long now, soon, etc). It is ABSOLUTELY NOT HER FAULT that her manager did not have the cars to her location when she needed them, or that he did not give her accurate information. She waived the fuel requirement for the rental as compensation for my four-hour wait.Cons:
The manager did not have the cars at that location when I arrived for my scheduled 8 am pickup. He did not give his counter associate complete information when she called for updates, so from 8 am until nearly NOON, I was told "It should be here soon, just a few more minutes." I could tell she was just as frustrated as I was, especially when the next SUV customer arrived and was told there wasn't one available and may not be one available for quite some time. Apparently there was a tire problem with the car that they wanted to get checked out, which I appreciate, but I would have appreciated it more if he had told Izabele, so she could have let me know, rather than both of us getting annoyed with the manager for taking so long. As for drop-off, I had to do an after-hours drop-off, and there are two sets of instructions on the window with conflicting information, I followed them to the best of my ability, and I hope everything turned out right.Car hire locations in or near Glendale
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