Flagstaff travel guide
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You're Going to Love Flagstaff
With a population of 65.870, Flagstaff is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Flagstaff deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Flagstaff
Where to Eat in Flagstaff
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar (413 N. San Francisco St.) and Josephine's Modern American Bistro (503 N Humphreys Street) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Flagstaff
When to visit Flagstaff
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Flagstaff in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Flagstaff, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Flagstaff
Plane
When flying to Flagstaff, you’ll arrive at Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flagstaff include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Flagstaff departs from Phoenix and takes around 49m.
Train
The train station in Flagstaff is called Flagstaff, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Flagstaff is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 198 km from Flagstaff. You’ll find branches of Carzi and Fox, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Flagstaff’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Flagstaff
Where to stay in Flagstaff
Average rates range from around $270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Flagstaff East and Hampton Inn Suites Flagstaff East.
Where to stay in popular areas of Flagstaff
Most booked hotels in Flagstaff
Renting a car in Flagstaff
Renting a car in Flagstaff costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Flagstaff is the Hertz branch at 6200 S. Pulliam Dr, which is 7 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Flagstaff Pulliam.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Flagstaff (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. The most frequently booked car type in Flagstaff is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Land Rover Discovery or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.