Car Rental Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)

Parking in Phoenix

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (85034) has official parking, found at Terminals 3 and 4, with optional valet parking and services available.
• Wells Fargo Parking Garage (85003) is located between Wells Fargo History Museum and Renaissance Square and has more 1,400 spaces in Downtown.
• Camelback Mountain parking is available along Invergordon Road (85253) and at the Echo Canyon base (85018).

Key roads in Phoenix

• Interstate 10 (I-10) is a major freeway that passes the west side of Sky Harbor Airport and through Downtown. It connects Phoenix to both west and east coasts, reaching Los Angeles in the west.
• Interstate 17 (I-17) begins in central Phoenix and heads out into northern Arizona. The freeway links the state capital with Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest.
• U.S. Route 60 (US-60) is the road heading towards Las Vegas in the west or into New Mexico in the east.

How to get from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Downtown

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is less than a 10-minute, three-mile drive from Downtown.

1. Leave the Hertz rentals center via E Rental Car Way.
2. Take a left onto E Mohave Street.
3. Turn right on S 16^th Street.
4. Follow until you can turn left onto E Van Buren Street.

Take this road directly into Downtown Phoenix.

How to get from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

The epic Grand Canyon National Park is around three and a half hours away from the airport. Take I-17 N and keep on it for 140 miles, leaving at Exit 340B. Merge onto I-40 W for around 30 miles then turn right at Exit 165, onto AZ-64. Keep on this route for about 60 more miles until you reach the park.

Best hotels in Phoenix

Westin Phoenix Downtown

333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

Spacious rooms, a rooftop pool and a Downtown location close to attractions like Chase Field and the Arizona Science Center make this a popular hotel for vacationers and business travelers. Valet parking makes it easy to leave your rental car overnight after a busy day of sightseeing.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253

Sat atop Camelback Mountain, few hotels offer such breathtaking views over the Valley of the Sun. Check into a suite or reserve a whole house for a truly peaceful stay. There are contemporary rooms, an infinity pool and Asian-inspired spa – forming a real sanctuary from the bustle of the city.

Arizona Biltmore

2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

An iconic hotel, found south of Phoenix Mountains Preserve, the Biltmore was built back in 1929 and has hosted many esteemed guests – including Marilyn Monroe. It retains much of its historical charm, with an elegant vibe inside, and is surrounded by golf courses, tennis courts and ample green spaces.

Best restaurants in Phoenix

Durant’s

2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

Along the street from the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, this traditional steakhouse has been cooking up fine BBQ food for more than 70 years. Enter via the famous back door and pass through the kitchen to your booth, inhaling the aromas of lamb chops, juicy steaks and chicken livers sizzling away.

Otro Café

6035 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014

Modern Mexican cuisine is served up in the airy, arty surroundings in north Phoenix. Start with barbacoa and eggs for breakfast or indulge in classic dishes for dinner, such as paella and asado chicken. For something unique, try their contemporary specials, like New Mexican enchiladas.

Shinbay

3720 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

Japanese cuisine is popular across Phoenix and this high-end, contemporary concept restaurant offers a quirky dining experience. Pull up one of the 15 seats around the counter for an omakase sushi tasting session, where the resident chef expertly selects your dishes.

Best attractions in Phoenix

Musical Instrument Museum

4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85050

Around 20 miles north of Downtown, discover more than 6,000 musical instruments from around the world at this fascinating museum. Learn about the rich histories and cultural significance of the artifacts on display – and make some noise yourself, with the chance to play a variety of familiar and unfamiliar instruments too.

Roosevelt Row

Phoenix, AZ, 85004

The beating heart of Phoenix’s creative side is down Roosevelt Row. Admire the colorful street art decorating many buildings and walls as you drive through the neighborhood. For something more traditional, park up and step inside the modern art galleries of Modified Arts and Eye Lounge.

Japanese Friendship Garden

1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

Enjoy a moment of peace in this garden, found just ten minutes north of Downtown. Its tranquil trails pass through oriental greenery and a koi pond. Attend a monthly authentic Japanese tea ceremony or one of the various workshops, scheduled as part of the garden’s packed events calendar.