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

Brighton travel guide

Brighton Tourism | Brighton Guide

You're Going to Love Brighton

With a population of 33,352, Brighton 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 Brighton has to offer.

When to visit Brighton

Brighton in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brighton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brighton, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Brighton

Plane

When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brighton include United Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Brighton departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brighton. The train journey from Brighton to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 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 Brighton is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 19 miles from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brighton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Brighton takes 620 miles and will cost you around $111. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 685 miles.

Plane

When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brighton include United Airlines, Southwest and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Brighton departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brighton. The train journey from Brighton to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 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 Brighton is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 19 miles from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brighton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Brighton takes 620 miles and will cost you around $111. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 685 miles.

Airports near Brighton

COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Brighton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brighton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Brighton Inn and Comfort Inn and Suites Brighton Denver NE Medical Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton

Most booked hotels in Brighton

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Northeast/Brighton
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 161 reviews)
$100+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Brighton Denver NE Medical Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 399 reviews)
$104+
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Best Western Brighton Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 332 reviews)
$80+
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Hampton Inn Denver Northeast-Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 302 reviews)
$95+
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Baymont by Wyndham Henderson-Northeast Denver
3 stars
Good (7, 540 reviews)
$58+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Henderson North East Denver
2 stars
Good (7, 441 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Brighton

Renting a car in Brighton costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Brighton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brighton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Brighton costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Brighton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brighton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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