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

Pekin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pekin

With a population of 34,094, Pekin is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pekin has to offer.

When to visit Pekin

Pekin in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekin in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pekin in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pekin, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Pekin

Plane

When flying to Pekin, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pekin include American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Pekin departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Pekin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 138 miles from Pekin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Pekin, you’ll arrive at Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pekin include American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Pekin departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Pekin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 138 miles from Pekin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Pekin

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Pekin

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,049 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,202 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (700 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pekin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Pekin - Peoria Area and Super 8 by Wyndham Pekin/Peoria Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pekin

Most booked hotels in Pekin

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pekin (Peoria Area) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 251 reviews)
$108+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Pekin - Peoria Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, 113 reviews)
$61+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pekin/Peoria Area
2 stars
Good (6.2, 285 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Pekin

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Pekin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Pekin is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Pekin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Pekin is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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