Scottsdale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Scottsdale
With a population of 217 385, Scottsdale is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scottsdale has to offer.
Where to Eat in Scottsdale
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Scottsdale (16405 N. Scottsdale Road) and Village Tavern Scottsdale (8787 North Scottsdale Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Blue Adobe Grille - Scottsdale (10885 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.) and The Artichoke Grill (9000 E. Chaparral Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Scottsdale.
When to visit Scottsdale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Scottsdale in July, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 27 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Scottsdale, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Scottsdale
Plane
When flying to Scottsdale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Scottsdale is to pick up a car hire from Phoenix, which is about 15 km from Scottsdale. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scottsdale, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Tucson, the bus ride to Scottsdale takes 185 km and will cost you around £33. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 257 km.
Airlines serving Scottsdale
Where to stay in Scottsdale
From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Scottsdale North - Airpark, Scottsdale offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £320 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale.
Where to stay in popular areas of Scottsdale
Most booked hotels in Scottsdale
Hiring a car in Scottsdale
Hiring a car in Scottsdale costs £40 per day, on average, or £159 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Scottsdale is the Hertz branch at 1125 N. Scottsdale Rd., which is 4 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Scottsdale.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Scottsdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19.