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

Peru travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peru

With a population of 10,295, Peru is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Peru deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Peru

Peru in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peru in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peru in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Peru, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Peru

Plane

Although Peru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 55 miles from Peru. The shortest domestic flight to Peru departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Peru is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 miles from Peru. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Peru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greater Peoria (PIA), which is located 55 miles from Peru. The shortest domestic flight to Peru departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Peru is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 miles from Peru. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Peru

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City

Airlines serving Peru

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,554 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,069 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,768 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,524 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,731 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,855 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peru

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area By IHG and Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peru

Most booked hotels in Peru

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Brightwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 35 reviews)
$165+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Peru
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 233 reviews)
$161+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Peru
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 222 reviews)
$136+
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Starved Rock Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 26 reviews)
$189+
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Best Western Oglesby Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 701 reviews)
$102+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock
2 stars
Good (7.2, 352 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Peru

Renting a car in Peru costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Peru.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Peru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peru, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Peru costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Peru.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Peru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Peru, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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