Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Peoria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peoria in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
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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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 The shortest flight to Peoria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 12m.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, 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 The shortest flight to Peoria from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 12m.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Peoria

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Peoria

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,842 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,525 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,533 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,934 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,839 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,667 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,367 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peoria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria and Quality Inn & Suites Peoria North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Peoria, with prices from C$ 66 to C$ 924 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Peoria are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria

Most booked hotels in Peoria

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria - Riverfront By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Peoria Marriott Père Marquette
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Renting a car in Peoria

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 per litre in Peoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.83 and C$ 26.43. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 per litre in Peoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.83 and C$ 26.43. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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