Aurora travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aurora
With a population of 325,078, Aurora is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aurora has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aurora
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bent Fork Grill - Aurora (12191 E. Iliff Avenue) and The Bent Noodle Italian Restaurant and Catering Company (3055 S. Parker Rd A 108) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Aurora
When to visit Aurora
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aurora in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 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 Aurora, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Aurora
Plane
When flying to Aurora, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Aurora include Air Canada, Avianca and Air China. The shortest domestic flight to Aurora departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aurora. The train journey from Aurora to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $69 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Aurora is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 13 km from Aurora. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aurora, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Aurora takes 137 km and will cost you around $55. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1038 km.
Airlines serving Aurora
Where to stay in Aurora
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham and Econo Lodge Denver International Airport.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aurora
Most booked hotels in Aurora
Renting a car in Aurora
Renting a car in Aurora costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Aurora is the Ace branch at 6130 North Jackson Gap Way, which is 15 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Aurora.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Aurora (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 Aurora is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.