Gunnison travel guide

Gunnison Tourism | Gunnison Guide

You're Going to Love Gunnison

With a population of 5.854, Gunnison is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gunnison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gunnison

Gunnison in March
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gunnison in March
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gunnison in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °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 -7.6 °F, with an average temperature of 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Gunnison, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Gunnison

Plane

When flying to Gunnison, you’ll arrive at Gunnison (GUC), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnison departs from Denver and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Gunnison is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 213 km from Gunnison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Gunnison. Gunnison’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gunnison, you’ll arrive at Gunnison (GUC), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnison departs from Denver and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Gunnison is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 213 km from Gunnison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Gunnison. Gunnison’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Gunnison

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gunnison

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gunnison and Comfort Inn and Suites Gunnison-Crested Butte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gunnison

Most booked hotels in Gunnison

The Inn at Tomichi Village
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 882 reviews)
$114+
Alpine Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 314 reviews)
$81+
Rodeway Inn Gunnison
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 395 reviews)
$67+
The Gunnison Inn at Dos Rios Golf Course
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 501 reviews)
$97+
Econo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 163 reviews)
$89+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gunnison
2 stars
Good (6.6, 334 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Gunnison

Renting a car in Gunnison costs $87 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Gunnison.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gunnison (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 Gunnison is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gunnison costs $87 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Gunnison.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gunnison (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 Gunnison is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.