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 February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prescott in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Prescott departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 21m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Las Vegas.

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 21m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in Las Vegas.

Airlines serving Prescott

Lufthansa
Good (6,941 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,708 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,565 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,911 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,748 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,614 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,750 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prescott

Average rates range from around $240 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 Rodeway Inn and Sierra Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Prescott, with prices from $82 to $457 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Prescott are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Prescott by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Prescott

Most booked hotels in Prescott

Holiday Inn Express Prescott
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1046 reviews)
$123+
Days Inn by Wyndham Prescott
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1199 reviews)
$84+
Hotel St. Michael
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1779 reviews)
$117+
Hassayampa Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1316 reviews)
$96+
Forest Villas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1135 reviews)
$117+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1369 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Prescott

Renting a car in Prescott costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 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, 10% more expensive than at Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Prescott is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Prescott costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 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, 10% more expensive than at Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Prescott is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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