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. 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, 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
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peoria in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Peoria from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 10m.

Train

The train station in Peoria is called Peoria Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave, and is located 2.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 210 km from Peoria. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Peoria’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Peoria, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Peoria from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 10m.

Train

The train station in Peoria is called Peoria Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave, and is located 2.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peoria is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 210 km from Peoria. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Peoria’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the downtown.

Airports near Peoria

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Peoria

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,517 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,284 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,668 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (934 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,051 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (526 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (698 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria

Most booked hotels in Peoria

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Peoria Marriott Père Marquette
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Best Western Plus Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 181+
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Renting a car in Peoria

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 Budget branch at 6100 W Everett M Dirksen Pkwy, which is 9 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 Budget branch at 6100 W Everett M Dirksen Pkwy, which is 9 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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