Glendale City Car Hire

Glendale center offers 5 rental companies in one of the northeast Los Angeles suburbs' busiest commercial areas, along Brand Boulevard. Glendale is located approximately 15 km northeast of LA downtown and approximately 8 km south of Burbank Bob Hope Airport. From here, you can reach Hollywood in 20 minutes (12 km) via I-5 southbound.

Glendale is home to Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria, two of Southern California's most popular shopping centers, both within 1 km of the center. Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles can be reached in approximately 15 minutes' drive (10 km), and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena is approximately 15 km to the east via CA-134. Brand Boulevard is Glendale's shopping street – park in the underground garages at Americana for free parking for the first few hours.

CA-134 (Ventura Freeway) and I-5 are your fastest routes – learn their junctions to navigate efficiently. Glendale offers lower parking fees and cheaper accommodations than central Hollywood. How far is it from Glendale center to Hollywood?

Hollywood is approximately 12 km to the south and can be reached in 15–25 minutes via I-5 or Los Feliz Boulevard, depending on traffic. Is Glendale a good base for exploring Los Angeles? Yes, Glendale has excellent freeway connections to the entire LA area via I-5, CA-2, and CA-134, and offers lower prices than central LA.

How close is Burbank Airport to Glendale center? Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is approximately 8 km to the north and can be reached in approximately 15 minutes via I-5 – a convenient alternative to LAX.

We compare prices from all major providers at Glendale Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.