Prescott travel guide
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You're Going to Love Prescott
With a population of 39,843, Prescott is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Prescott deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Prescott
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gurley St Grill (230 W. Gurley St) and Augie's Prescott (1721 East State Route 69) are great picks.
When to visit Prescott
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Prescott in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Prescott, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Prescott
Plane
When flying to Prescott, you’ll arrive at Prescott (PRC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Prescott departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 23m.
Car
Another option to get to Prescott is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 188 miles from Prescott. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.
Airlines serving Prescott
Where to stay in Prescott
Average rates range from around $232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Prescott and Best Western Prescottonian.
Where to stay in popular areas of Prescott
Most booked hotels in Prescott
Renting a car in Prescott
Renting a car in Prescott costs $82 per day, on average, or $163 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 Prescott.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Prescott (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Prescott is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.