The second largest city in Arizona after Phoenix, Tucson has a population of over 500,000 inhabitants. Rent a car from Hertz and get down to explore Tucson, AZ. The city stands north of the US-Mexico border and is heavily influenced by the desert region. With beautiful architecture, desert flora and fauna and an abundance of Mexican inspired food and beverages, explore Tucson with all the flexibility of your car rental.
Pick up your rental car from Tucson International Airport and head over to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The museum sprawls over 98 acres and features an aquarium, zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum and art gallery. Visitors can expect to learn more about the various types of vegetation that can be found in the Sonoran Desert region. Housing 200 species of desert animals and over 1000 types of plants, this unusual museum is one of the most visited attractions in Arizona. Nature and wildlife lovers will find this museum extremely enriching.
For those looking for a spot of adventure, drive from Tucson International Airport in your rental car to the Sabino Canyon. Located just north of Tucson, it is nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest. Visitors will be enraptured by the majestic views from the various hiking and trekking trails available. Although the canyon is smack dab in the middle of the desert, the nearby Sabino Creek features several beautiful waterfalls that can be admired and crossed by bridge. For those not inclined towards hiking, there’s a tram passing through the canyon.
Another notable national park to travel to by rental car in Tucson, AZ, is the Saguaro National Park. Parts of the Rincon Mountains, the Tucson Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert are all located within the park. A type of indigenous cactus that grows all about the park gives it its name. Visitors can witness these cacti up close along the many treks available in the park.
Another hotspot for visitors is the Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Discovered in the 19th century, drive to this Tucson cave system in your rental car to explore this underground labyrinth. The cave trails are at a stable cool temperature all year round, and guests can roam the dwellings, previously used by Apache Indians in days gone by. For those who wish to remain above ground, the park also has two museums, picnic areas and campsites to keep you occupied.
A serene spot for those looking for peace is the Garden of Gethsemane. Pick up your rental car from Tucson International Airport and head over this park that perches on the west bank of the Santa Cruz River. Plop yourself down under the shade of one of the park’s many trees and watch the world go by.
No trip to Tucson is complete without indulging in the plethora of authentic Mexican food. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas and many other choices can be found in the city, with whatever level of Mexican chili heat you feel you can handle. Trawl through Tucson, AZ, in your rental car and see what good food spot you come across.
Tucson, AZ, is a lively, albeit hot, city. Tourists and locals alike love this city for its exciting attractions and vibrant atmosphere. Consider Tucson for your next holiday in USA.
