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$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peoria in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Halifax and takes around 16h 01m.

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 Dollar, 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 Halifax and takes around 16h 01m.

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 Dollar, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,978 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,336 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,808 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,517 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,033 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,670 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,331 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (640 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$ 60 to C$ 1,180 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$ 218+
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Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 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$ 180+
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Best Western Plus Peoria
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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Renting a car in Peoria

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 113 per day, on average, or C$ 226 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.15 and C$ 25.53. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Peoria costs C$ 113 per day, on average, or C$ 226 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.15 and C$ 25.53. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peoria, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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