With a population of 115,007, Peoria is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Peoria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Table 19 - Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette (501 Main St) and Saffron Social (187 SW Washington St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peoria in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Peoria, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
When flying to Peoria, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Peoria include American Airlines, Allegiant Air and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Peoria departs from Denver and takes around 1h 59m.
The train station in Peoria is called Peoria Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 130 miles from Peoria. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Peoria’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Peoria costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Peoria is the Hertz branch at 1700 W Pioneer Pkwy, which is 6 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% 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 Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$32/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$32/day