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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Peoria has to offer.
Where to Eat in Peoria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Table 19 - Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette (501 Main St) and Saffron Social (187 SW Washington St) 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 5h 06m.
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 Hertz, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Peoria’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Peoria
Where to stay in Peoria
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Peoria and Quality Inn & Suites Peoria.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peoria
Most booked hotels in Peoria
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 Hertz branch at 1700 W Pioneer Pkwy, which is 6 miles from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.42 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$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. The most frequently booked car type in Peoria is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.