Glenwood Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glenwood Springs
With a population of 9,614, Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Glenwood Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rivers Restaurant (2525 S. Grand Ave.) and Hotel Colorado Restaurant & Bar (526 Pine St) are great picks.
When to visit Glenwood Springs
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glenwood Springs in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Glenwood Springs, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
How to Get to Glenwood Springs
Plane
Although Glenwood Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 33 miles from Glenwood Springs. Grand Junction Regnl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Glenwood Springs departs from Austin and takes around 4h 15m.
Train
The train station in Glenwood Springs is called Glenwood Springs, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Glenwood Springs is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 125 miles from Glenwood Springs. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Glenwood Springs’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Glenwood Springs
Where to stay in Glenwood Springs
Average rates range from around $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Glenwood Springs and Quality Inn & Suites On The River.
Where to stay in popular areas of Glenwood Springs
Most booked hotels in Glenwood Springs
Renting a car in Glenwood Springs
Renting a car in Glenwood Springs costs $64 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Glenwood Springs.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Glenwood Springs (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 Glenwood Springs is Standard (Subaru Outback or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Glenwood Springs
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day