Golden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Golden
With a population of 18,867, Golden is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Golden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Golden
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Briarwood Event Center (1630 8th street) and Sherpa House Restaurant (1518 Washington Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Golden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Golden in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Golden, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Golden
Plane
Although Golden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 30 miles from Golden. 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 Golden departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Golden. The train journey from Golden 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 Golden is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 13 miles from Golden. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Golden, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Golden takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 610 miles.
Airlines serving Golden
Where to stay in Golden
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Silk Pincushion and Hampton Inn Denver-West/Golden.
Where to stay in popular areas of Golden
Most booked hotels in Golden
Renting a car in Golden
Renting a car in Golden costs $90 per day, on average, or $179 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, 35% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Golden (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 Golden is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.