Durango travel guide
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You're Going to Love Durango
With a population of 16,887, Durango is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Durango deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Durango
Where to Eat in Durango
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ore House - Durango (147 E. College Drive) and Eolus Bar & Dining (919 Main Avenue) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Durango
When to visit Durango
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Durango in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Durango, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Durango
Plane
When flying to Durango, you’ll arrive at Durango La Plata County (DRO), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Durango include Lufthansa, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Durango departs from Denver and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Durango is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 166 miles from Durango. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
Airlines serving Durango
Where to stay in Durango
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Durango and Sleep Inn Durango.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durango
Most booked hotels in Durango
Renting a car in Durango
Renting a car in Durango costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Durango is the Hertz branch at 1000 Airport Rd. #14, which is 11 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Durango La Plata County.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Durango (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 Durango is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Durango
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day