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How to get there
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Carbondale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carbondale

With a population of 6,427, Carbondale is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carbondale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Carbondale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Allegria - Carbondale (335 Main St.) and Brass Anvil (348 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Carbondale

Carbondale in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carbondale in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carbondale

Plane

Although Carbondale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 22 miles from Carbondale. Grand Junction Regnl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carbondale departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Carbondale is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 121 miles from Carbondale. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Plane

Although Carbondale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 22 miles from Carbondale. Grand Junction Regnl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carbondale departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Carbondale is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 121 miles from Carbondale. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Carbondale

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
MTJMontrose County
ASEAspen Pitkin County

Airlines serving Carbondale

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carbondale

Most booked hotels in Carbondale

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Days Inn by Wyndham Carbondale
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 354 reviews)
$129+
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The Redstone Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 16 reviews)
$129+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Carbondale on the Roaring Fork
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 307 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Carbondale

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carbondale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carbondale is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carbondale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carbondale is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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