Getting from the airport to North Scottsdale.

Drive times from each airport

These are estimates for a typical day. Traffic changes with the hour and the season, so check a live map before you leave.

Choose a way to travel

• •Rideshare: Works for small groups. Sixteen people will need several cars, so book them together and agree on a meeting point.
• •Rental car: The most flexible option, with room for luggage and golf bags. Confirm the rental company’s minimum age and the number of seats before you book.
• •Van: The simplest way to keep a large group together. Book it in advance for the arrival day, and ask whether it can take luggage for everyone.

Arrival tips for a group

Agree on one person to coordinate the arrivals, since flights land at different times. Share the house address and the host’s contact details with everyone before they fly. Pack a small bag of essentials for the first evening, so no one has to unpack the whole suitcase to find a swimsuit.

If the group is also golfing, bring clubs in a hard case or check them with the airline, and plan the first round for the morning after arrival rather than the day you land.

Where to go next

Once you are in North Scottsdale, the neighborhood guide covers where to shop, eat and get around. For a business group, see where to stay for a Phoenix-area corporate retreat.