Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Peoria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peoria

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peoria to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Peoria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Saffron Social (187 SW Washington St) and Industry Brewing (8012 N Hale Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Peoria

Peoria in December
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peoria in December
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peoria in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Peoria, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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Temperatures
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How to Get to Peoria

Plane

When flying to Peoria, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 130 miles from Peoria. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Peoria, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 130 miles from Peoria. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Peoria

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Peoria

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,567 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,207 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,915 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,050 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,444 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peoria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North and The Peoria Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Peoria, with prices from $81 to $1,129 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Peoria are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria

Hiring a car in Peoria

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Peoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.13 and $32.17. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Peoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.13 and $32.17. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Peoria

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Avis

Budget

Budget

Hertz

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