Peoria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Peoria
With a population of 154,065, Peoria is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Peoria has to offer.
Where to Eat in Peoria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Phoenix (16067 North Arrowhead Fountains Ctr) and Bourbon & Bones - Peoria (24985 N 83rd Ave Ste) are great picks.
When to visit Peoria
How to Get to Peoria
Plane
Although Peoria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 17 miles from Peoria. Prescott is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States.
Car
Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 13 miles from Peoria. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peoria, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Peoria takes 160 miles and will cost you around $130. From Calexico, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Peoria
Where to stay in Peoria
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Peoria Sports Complex and Hampton Inn Glendale-Peoria.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria
Most booked hotels in Peoria
Renting a car in Peoria
Renting a car in Peoria costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Peoria.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Peoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.