Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Sedona is from March to May when the temperatures are warm but not too hot. This is the hikers' preferred season to visit Sedona as the landscape becomes the most vibrant and colorful. September to November is another equally good period for outdoor activities due to mild temperatures all over town. Winter is a slow season, making it the cheapest time to visit. If you want to visit Sedona in the summer months, bear in mind that it's located in the interior semi-desert grassland, hence the temperatures are quite high during the day and drop significantly in the evening. Also, the monsoon season, from June to August, can present a real challenge for outdoor activities.

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa, as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino. Citizens of these countries must obtain an ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, before traveling. All other travelers must obtain a visa before visiting the United States. International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.

• Web:

  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Major U.S. airlines, as well as other North American and British airlines operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Direct flights are available to roughly 80 domestic and 20 international destinations. The airport is located 3 miles from the central business district with the Valley Metro bus route 13 serving all terminals. Taxi access operates in terminals 2, 3 and 4. SuperShuttle provides collective transportation. Car rental is also available.

• Web:

  www.skyharbor.com

• E-mail:

  skyharbor@phoenix.gov

• Address:

  3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ

• Phone:

  +1 602 273 3300

Public Transport

Verde Lynx Public Transportation connects the central Cottonwood library to uptown Sedona along the 89A and northern portions of the SR 179. Operating seven days a week, the service starts at 7:15 am, with end times varying by route and day. Multiday passes are available for purchase.

• Web:

  www.verdeshuttle.com/routes/verde-shuttle

• Phone:

  +1 928 634 2287

Taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Sedona and the surrounding areas. West Sedona Taxi and Avor Taxi are two well-rated companies.

• Phone:

  West Sedona Taxi: +1 602 910 5008

Electricity

All power sockets in the United States provide a standard voltage of 110–120V with a standard frequency of 60Hz. Plug type A has two flat parallel pins.