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Benson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benson

With a population of 5,105, Benson is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Benson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Benson

Benson in August
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benson in August
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benson in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Benson, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Benson

Plane

Although Benson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 39 miles from Benson. Airlines that fly from the United States to Benson include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Benson departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Benson. The train journey from Benson to Los Angeles takes 9h 38m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $171 for a 55h 08m trip. The train station in Benson is called Benson, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Benson is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 145 miles from Benson. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benson, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Benson takes 565 miles and will cost you around $160. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 1185 miles.

Plane

Although Benson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 39 miles from Benson. Airlines that fly from the United States to Benson include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Benson departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Benson. The train journey from Benson to Los Angeles takes 9h 38m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $171 for a 55h 08m trip. The train station in Benson is called Benson, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Benson is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 145 miles from Benson. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benson, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Benson takes 565 miles and will cost you around $160. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 1185 miles.

Airports near Benson

TUSTucson

Airlines serving Benson

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benson

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Motel 6 Benson.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benson

Most booked hotels in Benson

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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 362 reviews)
$128+
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Motel 6 Benson
2 stars
Good (7.6, 387 reviews)
$77+
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Quality Inn Benson I-10 Exit 304
2 stars
Good (7.3, 921 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Benson

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Benson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Benson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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