Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Flagstaff in March
Estimated package price
$107
2 travelers
Flight to Flagstaff
3 nights at hotel
Flagstaff in March
Estimated package price
$107
2 travelers
Flight to Flagstaff
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Flagstaff

Plane

When flying to Flagstaff, you’ll arrive at Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flagstaff include American Airlines, Porter Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flagstaff departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Flagstaff is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 123 miles from Flagstaff. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Europcar, among others, in Phoenix.

Plane

When flying to Flagstaff, you’ll arrive at Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flagstaff include American Airlines, Porter Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flagstaff departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Flagstaff is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 123 miles from Flagstaff. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Europcar, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Flagstaff

FLGFlagstaff Pulliam
PRCPrescott
GCNGrand Canyon Village National Park

Airlines serving Flagstaff

Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,477 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,158 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,227 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (468 reviews)
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Where to stay in Flagstaff

Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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 $50 to $1,921 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Flagstaff are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Flagstaff by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Flagstaff

Most booked hotels in Flagstaff

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Little America Hotel Flagstaff
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 4924 reviews)
$103+
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Drury Plaza Hotel Flagstaff
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2321 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Flagstaff
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3034 reviews)
$90+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1086 reviews)
$104+
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Hotel Elev8 Flagstaff, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1434 reviews)
$71+
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Hotel Aspen Innsuites Flagstaff/Grand Canyon
2 stars
Good (7.2, 4670 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Flagstaff

Renting a car in Flagstaff costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 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 Alamo branch at 6200 S Pulliam Dr, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Flagstaff.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Flagstaff, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Flagstaff costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 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 Alamo branch at 6200 S Pulliam Dr, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Flagstaff.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Flagstaff, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Flagstaff

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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