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
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″.
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, Alaska Airlines, Finnair 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 NU Car and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Payson, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Tucson, the bus ride to Payson takes 115 miles and will cost you around $20. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 160 miles.
Airlines serving Payson
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
Renting a car in Payson
Renting a car in Payson costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Payson.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.