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

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, Murphy's (201 N. Cortez) and The Barley Hound (234 S Cortez St) are great picks.

When to visit Prescott

Prescott in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prescott in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 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 Ace and Turo, 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 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Las Vegas.

Airports near Prescott

FLGFlagstaff Pulliam
PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Prescott

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,020 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prescott

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Prescott By IHG and Best Western Prescottonian. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Prescott, with prices from $80 to $1,070 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Prescott are about 18% 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

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Hassayampa Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1475 reviews)
$114+
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Forest Villas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1278 reviews)
$93+
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Hotel St. Michael, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1901 reviews)
$101+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 479 reviews)
$130+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1494 reviews)
$74+
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Sierra Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1108 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Prescott

Renting a car in Prescott costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Prescott is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Prescott costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Prescott.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Prescott is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Prescott

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$50/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

Compact
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