Sun City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sun City
With a population of 37,499, Sun City 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun City has to offer.
When to visit Sun City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Sun City
Plane
Although Sun City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 19 miles from Sun City. Prescott is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States.
Car
Another option to get to Sun City is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 15 miles from Sun City. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Sun City takes 160 miles and will cost you around $130. From Calexico, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Sun City
Where to stay in popular areas of Sun City
Renting a car in Sun City
Renting a car in Sun City costs $56 per day, on average, or $500 if you want to rent if for 9 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sun City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.