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. 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 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 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Peoria from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 58m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

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 58m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Peoria

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Peoria

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,154 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,506 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,101 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,794 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,530 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,473 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,897 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,901 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,430 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 vacation rental options in Peoria, with prices from C$ 67 to C$ 935 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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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Peoria East
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Peoria Marriott Père Marquette
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Best Western Plus Peoria
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
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Renting a car in Peoria

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 97 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.57 and C$ 26.09. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 97 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 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$ 19.57 and C$ 26.09. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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