Payson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Payson

With a population of 15,301, Payson is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Payson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Payson

Payson in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Payson in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Payson in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Payson, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Payson

Plane

Although Payson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 66 miles from Payson. Flagstaff Pulliam is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Payson is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 69 miles from Payson. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Payson, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Payson takes 155 miles and will cost you around $27. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Payson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 66 miles from Payson. Flagstaff Pulliam is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Payson is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 69 miles from Payson. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Payson, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Payson takes 155 miles and will cost you around $27. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airlines serving Payson

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in Payson

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Payson and Super 8 by Wyndham Payson.

Where to stay in popular areas of Payson

Most booked hotels in Payson

Kohl's Ranch Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 723 reviews)
$139+
Majestic Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1020 reviews)
$134+
Super 8 by Wyndham Payson
2 stars
Good (7.8, 546 reviews)
$112+
Comfort Inn Payson
2 stars
Good (7.5, 218 reviews)
$146+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 586 reviews)
$130+
Knights Inn Payson
1 star
Okay (5.9, 117 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Payson

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Payson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Payson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.