With a population of 15,301, Payson is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Payson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Payson in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Payson, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
Although Payson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG), which is located 66 miles from Payson. Flagstaff Pulliam is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.
Another option to get to Payson is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 69 miles from Payson. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Payson, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Payson takes 160 miles and will cost you around $59. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 375 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Payson and Super 8 by Wyndham Payson.
Renting a car in Payson costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Payson.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Payson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.