With a population of 208,453, Gilbert 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gilbert has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gilbert (2290 S. San Tan Village) and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - San Tan (2218 E Williams Field Rd #101) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gilbert in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gilbert, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Gilbert, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 13 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Gilbert is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 18 miles from Gilbert. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilbert, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Gilbert takes 160 miles and will cost you around $130. From Anaheim, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 270 miles.
Renting a car in Gilbert costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Gilbert.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilbert (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. Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gilbert, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.