Grand Junction travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grand Junction
With a population of 58,566, Grand Junction is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Junction deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Grand Junction
Where to Eat in Grand Junction
If you’re looking for affordable options, il Bistro Italiano (400 Main Street) and No Coast Sushi (1119 N 1st Street, Unit A) are great picks.
When to visit Grand Junction
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Junction in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Junction, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Grand Junction
Plane
When flying to Grand Junction, you’ll arrive at Grand Junction Regnl (GJT), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Junction include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Junction departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Junction. The train journey from Grand Junction to Denver takes 7h 44m and costs around $122 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reno, expect to pay about $59 for a 17h 04m trip. The train station in Grand Junction is called Grand Junction, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Grand Junction is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 196 miles from Grand Junction. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Grand Junction’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Grand Junction
Where to stay in Grand Junction
Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Hotel Melrose and Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Junction.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Junction
Most booked hotels in Grand Junction
Renting a car in Grand Junction
Renting a car in Grand Junction costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Grand Junction is the Hertz branch at 2828 Walker Field Dr Ste 102, 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Junction.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Junction (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. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Junction, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Grand Junction
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day