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
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.
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 6h 04m.
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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Peoria
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$ 602 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Peoria are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria
Most booked hotels in Peoria
Renting a car in Peoria
Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 100 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.74 and C$ 28.98. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.