Fort Collins travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Collins
With a population of 143,986, Fort Collins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Collins deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fort Collins
If you’re looking for affordable options, RARE Italian (101 South College Avenue) and The Cafe at Ginger and Baker (359 Linden St) are great picks.
When to visit Fort Collins
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Collins in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Collins, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Fort Collins
Plane
When flying to Fort Collins, you’ll arrive at Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Collins departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Collins. The train journey from Fort Collins to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $52 for a 15h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Collins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Fort Collins. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Collins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Fort Collins takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Cheyenne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Fort Collins, located 0.1 miles from downtown Fort Collins. Fort Collins Loveland is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fort Collins
Where to stay in Fort Collins
Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Collins and Best Western University Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Collins
Most booked hotels in Fort Collins
Renting a car in Fort Collins
Renting a car in Fort Collins costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fort Collins is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 3321 E Mulberry St, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Collins.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Collins (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 Fort Collins is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Scion xB or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.