Your stay — Extend-a-Suites
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Spirit's Sword Church (252 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Centro Evangelístico De Amor Y Poder (275 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area — 647 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Davis Enterprises — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
24th Street — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use ATMs from major banks (e.g., Chase, Wells Fargo) for best rates; avoid currency exchange at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport or tourist bureaux due to poor rates and fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; Amex less so. Contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common at chains and many shops. Small street vendors may be cash-only.
Restaurants: 15-20% pre-tax. Taxis/rideshares: 15% of fare. Hotel housekeeping: $2-5/night. Bellhops: $1-2 per bag. Bars: $1 per drink or 15-20% of tab.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a gas station or fast-food chain like McDonald's: around $2-3.
A combo meal from a fast-food or quick-service Mexican restaurant: $8-12.
A main course at a casual sit-down diner or family restaurant: $12-18.
Taco trucks and loncheras are common along major roads (e.g., 16th Street, 24th Street); tacos $2-4 each.
Fry's, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Food City are the main budget chains in the 85034 area.
Ross Dress for Less, Walmart, and Target for affordable basics; no high-street market district in this industrial area.
Valley Metro bus single ride $2, day pass $4. From Phoenix Sky Harbor, take the free Sky Train to 44th Street station then connect to bus or light rail ($2).
1. Fill reusable water bottle at public fountains (tap water is safe) to avoid buying bottled. 2. Buy groceries instead of eating out for every meal. 3. Use the Valley Metro day pass for unlimited bus/light rail rides instead of rideshares.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phoenix, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Extend-a-Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Davis Enterprises — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
PHX Airport Terminal 4 (bus stop at 44th St & Sky Harbor Blvd) → Budget Suites of America (use stop nearest your location, e.g., 27th Ave & Camelback)
💡 Buy a Valley Metro card from the airport's convenience store (opens 6am). The ride is slow but dirt cheap. Avoid during Phoenix summer afternoons unless you enjoy a sweat bath.
44th St & Washington St (free shuttle from PHX Airport Terminal 4 to this station) → Budget Suites of America (nearest stop: Central Ave & Camelback Rd or 19th Ave & Camelback, depending on location)
💡 The free shuttle 'PHX Sky Train' connects the airport to the light rail station. This is the fastest public transit option. Get off at 'Central & Camelback' for the Budget Suites on 19th Ave, then it's a 10-minute walk or short bus ride.
PHX Airport (via Sky Train to 44th St Station) → Budget Suites of America (any location, using bus transfer after light rail)
💡 Use the app 'Valley Metro Trip Planner' for real-time connections. The light rail + bus combo is the cheapest way to reach the Budget Suites near I-17 but add 20 minutes for waiting. Never rely on it for late-night arrivals.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) → Budget Suites of America (multiple locations, assume central Phoenix near I-17)
💡 Flag down a taxi at the airport's designated taxi stands outside baggage claim. Confirm the fare upfront; flat rates apply to most hotels within city limits. Surcharges after 10pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Extend-a-Suites?
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Where can I eat cheaply near Extend-a-Suites?
A combo meal from a fast-food or quick-service Mexican restaurant: $8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Extend-a-Suites?
Valley Metro bus single ride $2, day pass $4. From Phoenix Sky Harbor, take the free Sky Train to 44th Street station then connect to bus or light rail ($2).
Top Attractions in Phoenix
💡 Free guided tours at 10am and 2pm weekdays—ask about the secret tunnel to the adjacent building. Allow 1 hour. Close to the Capitol, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza has a free outdoor memorial with a real Apollo lunar module replica.
💡 Go at sunrise to beat heat and crowds. Bring more water than you think you need—at least a litre per person, more in summer. No shade on the trail.
💡 Drive to Dobbins Lookout for sunset—free and spectacular. For a short hike, try Mormon Trail from the main lot: 2 miles each way, moderate effort, fewer people than Camelback.
💡 Free admission on First Friday (6pm–10pm) and every Sunday for Arizona residents. Otherwise, £14. Allow 2–3 hours. The café serves good fry bread.
💡 First Tuesday of each month is free from 8am to 10am (limited tickets, arrive early). Otherwise, admission is £18. Go late afternoon when the light turns the cacti gold.