Fairplay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairplay
With a population of 681, Fairplay is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fairplay to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Fairplay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fairplay in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fairplay, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Fairplay
Plane
Although Fairplay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 46 miles from Fairplay. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fairplay departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairplay. The train journey from Fairplay to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $111 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fairplay is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 65 miles from Fairplay. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairplay, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Fairplay takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 610 miles.
Airlines serving Fairplay
Where to stay in Fairplay
Average rates range from around $344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairplay
Most booked hotels in Fairplay
Renting a car in Fairplay
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairplay (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.