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$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peoria in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 Halifax and takes around 8h 57m.

Train

The train station in Peoria is called Peoria Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave, and is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

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 Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Peoria’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the downtown.

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 Halifax and takes around 8h 57m.

Train

The train station in Peoria is called Peoria Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave, and is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

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 Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Peoria’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Peoria

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Peoria

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,628 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,273 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,515 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,787 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,539 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,024 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,649 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,324 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (632 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (706 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$ 64 to C$ 1,307 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Peoria are about 28% 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Peoria Marriott Père Marquette
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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Best Western Plus Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Renting a car in Peoria

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 113 per day, on average, or C$ 227 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.34 and C$ 25.78. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 113 per day, on average, or C$ 227 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.34 and C$ 25.78. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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