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 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 Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

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 Thrifty, 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 Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

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 Thrifty, 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

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,256 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,702 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,189 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,578 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (988 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,250 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (582 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (711 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$ 914 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Peoria are about 22% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Peoria Marriott Père Marquette
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 2050 W Pioneer Pkwy, which is 6 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.95 and C$ 18.59. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 51% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 2050 W Pioneer Pkwy, which is 6 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.95 and C$ 18.59. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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