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Road TripsPhoenix Sightseeing
Bus, Four-wheel-drive and Van Tours A tour is the best way to get an overall view of the city during your trip, especially if you have an interest in adventure travel. Several companies offer travel packages with fun things to do such as four-wheel-drive or van tours of the desert: Open Road Tours , (602) 997-6474 or (800) 766-7117; Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours, (602) 971-1381 or (800) 513-1381; and Wayward Wind Tours Inc., (602) 867-7825 or (800) 804-0480.
Plane Tours For one of the more unique things to do in Phoenix during your vacation, Westwind Air Service provides scenic flights of the Grand Canyon as well as Valley of the Sun tours of the Sonoran Desert. For travel arrangements, phone (480) 991-5557 or (888) 869-0866.
Phoenix, AZ
AAA’s in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa5350 E Marriott Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85054
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The Camby, Autograph Collection2401 E Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Hyatt Place Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center3535 W Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Chandler Fashion Center225 N Metro Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
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1,445,632
Elevation
1,117 ft.
Sales Tax
The statewide sales tax is 5.6 percent; an additional 2.3 percent is added in Phoenix and an additional 0.7 percent is added in Maricopa County. There is a hotel/motel tax of 12.57 percent. Rental cars incur a 15.1 percent tax, plus an 11.11 percent concession fee. There is a stadium tax of 3.25 percent. Airport parking includes a daily surcharge of $4.50.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(602) 262-6151
Hospitals
Banner Estrella Medical Center, (623) 327-4000; Banner—University Medical Center, (602) 839-2000; Maricopa Integrated Health System, (602) 344-5011; St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, (844) 369-5479.
Visitor Information
125 N. 2nd St., Suite 120 Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone:(602)254-6500 or (877)225-5749
Air Travel
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Rental Cars
At the airport, Hertz, (602) 267-8822 or (800) 654-3131, offers discounts to AAA members.
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc. has terminals at 2115 E. Buckeye Rd., (602) 389-4200, and 2647 W. Glendale Ave., (602) 246-0907 or (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
Taxi companies serving the greater Phoenix area include Yellow Cab, (480) 888-8888; Discount Cab, (602) 200-2000; and VIP Taxi, (602) 300-3000.
Public Transportation
Valley METRO Light Rail connects downtown Phoenix to the neighboring communities of Tempe and Mesa. To reach Sky Harbor International Airport, get off at the station at 44th and Washington streets. From there, the free PHX Sky Train connects to the East Economy parking area and Terminals 3 and 4. At Terminal 4, shuttle buses provide transportation to Terminals 2 and 3.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
