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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Prescott departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 22m.

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.

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 22m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prescott

Average rates range from around $228 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, 912 reviews)
$89+
Hassayampa Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 861 reviews)
$107+
Hotel St. Michael
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1054 reviews)
$129+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conference Center Prescott
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 571 reviews)
$120+
Forest Villas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 912 reviews)
$132+
Prescott Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 824 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Prescott

Renting a car in Prescott costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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, 4% 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. 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Prescott costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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, 4% 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. 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.