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, The Finn (3150 Touchmark Blvd) and Gurley St Grill (230 W. Gurley St) are great picks.

When to visit Prescott

Prescott in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prescott in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Prescott

Plane

When flying to Prescott, you’ll arrive at Prescott (PRC), which is located 13 km 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 302 km from Prescott. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Plane

When flying to Prescott, you’ll arrive at Prescott (PRC), which is located 13 km 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 302 km from Prescott. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Airlines serving Prescott

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prescott

Average rates range from around $220 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

Days Inn by Wyndham Prescott
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 918 reviews)
$89+
Hassayampa Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 872 reviews)
$103+
Hotel St. Michael
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1057 reviews)
$131+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 563 reviews)
$123+
Forest Villas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 929 reviews)
$132+
Prescott Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 835 reviews)
$181+

Renting a car in Prescott

Renting a car in Prescott costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Prescott, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Prescott costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Prescott, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.