Tucson travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tucson
With a population of 520,116, Tucson 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tucson has to offer.
Where to Eat in Tucson
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kingfisher Bar & Grill (2564 E. Grant Road) and Pastiche Modern Eatery (3025 N Campbell Avenue) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bacio Italiano (943 E University Blvd) and Renee's Tucson (7065 E Tanque Verde Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tucson.
When to visit Tucson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tucson in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Tucson, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Tucson
Plane
When flying to Tucson, you’ll arrive at Tucson (TUS), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tucson. The train station in Tucson is called Tucson, and is located 0.0 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tucson, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Tucson takes 877 km and will cost you around RM 423. From San Diego, the ticket costs about RM 259 for a journey of 925 km. The most popular bus station is Tucson University of Arizona, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Tucson. Tucson Denny’s Flixbus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tucson
Where to stay in Tucson
Average rates range from around RM 778 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,091 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites near Kino Sports Complex and Candlewood Suites Tucson.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tucson
Most booked hotels in Tucson
Hiring a car in Tucson
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Tucson is the Dollar branch at 7275 S Tucson Blvd, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.66 per litre in Tucson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.88 and RM 74.51. The most frequently booked car type in Tucson is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (GMC Yukon or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.