Car Rental Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE

Parking in Tempe

• Tempe Beach Park Surface Lot (85281) is close to Tempe Beach Park, Tempe Town Lake, the Tempe Centre for the Arts and the Tempe Bridge. It also provides convenient parking if visiting neighboring Scottsdale.
• 201 S Ash Garage (85281) offers convenient access to Hayden Butte, Tempe Beach Park and various shops and restaurants.
• On-street parking is available with more than 400 on-street meters throughout Downtown Tempe, providing convenient access to a range of locations.

Key roads in Tempe

• Interstate 10 (I-10) connects Tempe to Phoenix in the west, as well as Tucson to the south-east. From the Hertz Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE the I-10 is only a seven-minute drive.
• North Mill Avenue is only 15 minutes from our South Priest Drive branch, and connects you to Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Gardens, Scottsdale, and Phoenix Zoo.
• US Route 60 (US-60) to the east connects Tempe to Mesa and Gilbert locally. It’s just a 10-minute drive from our South Priest Drive HLE.

How to get from Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE to Phoenix

It takes 20 minutes to drive the 13 miles from Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE to Phoenix.

1. Leave the car rental car park at 7700 South Priest Drive.
2. Turn left onto W Elliott Road.
3. Use the right lanes to merge onto I-10 W.
4. Follow I-10 W towards Phoenix, taking Exit 195B from I-17 N.
5. Follow S 7^th Street to Washington Street.

How to get from Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE to Tempe Beach Park

Tempe Beach Park is just a 15-minute drive from our Tempe - South Priest Drive HLE.  Leave our rental lot via South Priest Driveway, then take W Elliot Road and turn right to merge onto I-10 W toward Phoenix. Take exit 153B for W Broadway Road, then turn left onto S Priest Drive and finally right onto W Rio Salado Parkway.

Best hotels in Tempe

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ, 85282

Located less than a 10-minute drive from our Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE, the Marriott Phoenix Resort is a centrally located hotel. The airport and metro station are minutes away, with close access to I-10. Rooms are family-friendly, with amenities such as workspaces and luxuries like marble bathrooms, a swimming pool and fitness center.

Hyatt House Tempe

601 E 6^th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281

Hyatt House Tempe is a 15-minute drive from our Tempe – South Priest Drive HLE car rental location and is the perfect retreat from the Arizonan heat. Take a dip in the heated rooftop pool and marvel at the views of the mountains in the distance, then finish up in the fitness center. Why not unwind at the on-site restaurant, too?

The Westin Tempe

11 E 7^th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281

Around 10 minutes from our South Priest Drive location is the Westin Tempe, a sophisticated and distinct hotel. Its rooftop leisure area boasts vistas of Tempe’s natural desert skyline, merging with its urban cityscape. Inside, the Westin fuses the botanical with the premium, and rooms are polished, precise, and comfortable.

Best restaurants in Tempe

Culinary Dropout

149 S Farmer Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85281

If the body needs food, then the soul needs music, and Culinary Dropout is the artful blending of both worlds. Indulge in American comfort food or an ice-cold beer and tap your feet you enjoy live music and an electric atmosphere. It’s “damn good food”, with great vibes.

King’s Fish House

35 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85281

King’s Fish House is a testament to seasonal seafood, serving up fresh selections of exciting and exuberant platters, drinks to complement any meal, and a cheery, authentic atmosphere. It’s all contained in a cozy, rustic brick restaurant, with atmospheres and flavors you won’t soon forget.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Tempe Marketplace, 2030 E Rio Salado Parkway, AZ, 85281

Smoked-meats served slow-cooked, southern-style sticky sliders and sticky wings, washed down with watermelon or slaw. At Lucille’s it’s authentic Bar-B-Que done right, providing a collection of classic BBQ dishes to enjoy – just make sure you leave room for dessert, with cheesecakes, ice creams and more on offer.

Best things to do in Tempe

Tempe Beach Park

80 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281

Tempe Beach Park is 25 acres of scenic outdoor fun and relaxation, offering beautiful paths and trails, waterfront walks, as well as music and community festivals. If you’re looking for water in this urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake offers recreational activities like kayaking, rowing, fishing and paddleboarding.

Hayden Butte

East Rio Salado Parkway & South Mill Avenue, AZ, 85281

Hayden Butte, locally known as A Mountain for the 60-foot-tall gold letter atop, is a volcanic butte. It’s an easy one-kilometer climb, offering beautiful vistas to those who make the hike, and has plenty of running room for dogs.

ASU Art Museum

51 E 10^th Street, AZ, 85281

At the heart of ASU Art Museum is innovation and discovery. Located at Arizona State University’s main campus, it’s a hub of education, events, and eclectic exhibits – featuring a wealth of contemporary and historic art of the Americas. Collections focus on Latinx and Latin American Art, new media, prints, crafts and more.