Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Arvada travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arvada

With a population of 106,433, Arvada 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arvada has to offer.

Where to Eat in Arvada

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smokin' Fins - Arvada (7600 Grandview Ave Ste 100) and West Woods Bar & Grill (6655 Quaker Street) are great picks.

When to visit Arvada

Arvada in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arvada in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arvada in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °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 Arvada, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Arvada

Plane

When flying to Arvada, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Arvada departs from San Diego and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arvada. The train journey from Arvada to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arvada is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 7 miles from Arvada. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arvada, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Arvada takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles.

Plane

When flying to Arvada, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Arvada departs from San Diego and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arvada. The train journey from Arvada to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arvada is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 7 miles from Arvada. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arvada, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Arvada takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles.

Airports near Arvada

COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Arvada

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arvada

Most booked hotels in Arvada

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Hilton Garden Inn Arvada Denver, CO
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 517 reviews)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Golden - Denver Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 654 reviews)
$79+
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Quality Inn & Suites Westminster - Broomfield
2 stars
Good (7.8, 979 reviews)
$61+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Boulder-Louisville
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1342 reviews)
$52+
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Quality Inn Denver Westminster
2 stars
Good (7.1, 853 reviews)
$48+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Westminster Denver North
2 stars
Good (6, 901 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Arvada

Renting a car in Arvada costs $36 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Arvada.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Arvada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arvada, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Arvada costs $36 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Arvada.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Arvada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arvada, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Arvada

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate SUV

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$53/day

Pickup truck
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