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
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Flagstaff
If you’re looking for affordable options, Atria Restaurant (103 N Leroux St) and Fat Olives (2308 E Route 66) are great picks.
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, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flagstaff departs from San Diego and takes around 3h 05m.
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 Thrifty and Carzi Contactless, among others, in Phoenix.
Airlines serving Flagstaff
Where to stay in Flagstaff
Average rates range from around $241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff East I-40 and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham East Flagstaff. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Flagstaff, with prices from $51 to $1,308 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Flagstaff are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Flagstaff
Most booked hotels in Flagstaff
Renting a car in Flagstaff
Renting a car in Flagstaff costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Flagstaff is the Budget branch at 6200 S Pulliam Drive, Ste 103, which is 7 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Flagstaff.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Flagstaff is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.