• Sky Harbor Airport is located just east of downtown Phoenix.airport image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
  
  Phoenix is a desert city that begs visitors to get outdoors. While the heat can be pretty sweltering in the summer months, the rest of the year affords weather good for a hike or bicycle trip on Camelback Mountain. You also can explore the desert and mountains surrounding Phoenix via horseback and hot air balloon. Visitors on a budget will find several hotels near the airport that offer convenient access to the terminals and reasonable rates.
  
  

Econo Lodge Airport

• The Econo Lodge Airport hotel is just 2 miles north of Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is also 5 miles from Arizona State University, and a short drive to the Phoenix Convention Center and US Airways Stadium. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's free airport transportation, and as of 2010 the hotel offered a stay and fly package. Other complimentary services offered by Econo Lodge include a continental breakfast, morning newspaper and wireless Internet access. All guest rooms have extended cable service; some also have a private hot tub.
  
  Econo Lodge Airport
  
  3037 E. Van Buren St.
  
  Phoenix, AZ 85008
  
  602-273-1601
  
  econolodge.com
  
  

Studio 6 Tempe

• Studio 6 Tempe, a part of the Motel 6 brand, is just over 6 miles from the Sky Harbor International Airport. The extended-stay hotel is also within 7 miles of attractions that include the Phoenix Zoo, Alltel Stadium and Gila River Casino. Children stay free in the guest rooms, which also permit pets at no extra charge. Other guest accommodation amenities include wireless Internet access, a seating area and kitchenette facilities.
  
  Studio 6 Tempe
  
  4909 S Wendler Dr.
  
  Tempe, AZ 85282
  
  602-414-4470
  
  staystudio6.com
  
  

Super 8 Phoenix

• The Super 8 Phoenix motel is just under 4 miles west of Sky Harbor International Airport. Arizona State University is less than 1 mile from the motel, and US Airways Stadium is also less than 1 mile away. The pet-friendly motel features an outdoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access throughout and extended cable television in guests rooms. The motel serves a continental breakfast morning at no additional charge.
  
  Super 8 Phoenix
  
  965 East Van Buren
  
  Phoenix, AZ 85006
  
  602-252-6823
  
  super8.com