Tucson Guest Resources
Good to know
The essentials
Parking
Most homes include off-street parking. Check your welcome guide for the spot and any street-parking rules nearby.
We're here 24/7
For anything about your home, email hello@gemstays.com or call 520-300-9800.
Free transit
Sun Tran buses and the Sun Link Streetcar are currently fare-free.
Respect the heat
From May to September, hike at sunrise, carry plenty of water and never leave people or pets in a parked car.
Monsoon storms
Roughly June to September. Never drive or walk into a flooded wash. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Desert wildlife
Watch for rattlesnakes, scorpions and javelinas. Use a flashlight at night and shake out shoes left outside.
Walkable in the center, a car for everything else.
Getting here and getting around
Weather, groceries & visitor info
Forecasts and storms
National Weather Service Tucson · Turn Around, Don't Drown
Winter nights can drop near freezing, and Mount Lemmon is often 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the city. Pack layers.
Groceries and markets
Food Conspiracy Co-op (412 N 4th Ave) · Time Market (444 E University Blvd) · Heirloom Farmers Markets (Sundays at Rillito Park, Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley)
Full-size supermarkets and pharmacies are a short drive from every Gem Stays home.
Visitor info
Visit Tucson · Tucson City of Gastronomy · Things to do · Where to eat
Transit and roads
Tucson Airport · Amtrak · Sun Link Streetcar · Sun Tran · AZ 511
Common questions
