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

Castle Rock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castle Rock

With a population of 48,231, Castle Rock is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Castle Rock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Castle Rock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Union An American Bistro (3 Wilcox Street) and Scileppi's at The Old Stone Church (210 Third St) are great picks.

When to visit Castle Rock

Castle Rock in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castle Rock in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Castle Rock in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 July, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Castle Rock, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Castle Rock

Plane

When flying to Castle Rock, you’ll arrive at Denver Arapahoe Co (APA), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Rock departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Rock. The train journey from Castle Rock to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Rock is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 26 miles from Castle Rock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castle Rock, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Castle Rock takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Plane

When flying to Castle Rock, you’ll arrive at Denver Arapahoe Co (APA), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Rock departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Rock. The train journey from Castle Rock to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Rock is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 26 miles from Castle Rock. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castle Rock, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Castle Rock takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Airports near Castle Rock

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Castle Rock

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Castle Rock

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Castle Rock and Hampton Inn Castle Rock.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castle Rock

Most booked hotels in Castle Rock

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Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center-Centennial, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 279 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 272 reviews)
$117+
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Hyatt Place Denver South Park Meadows
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 948 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Plus Castle Rock
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 583 reviews)
$115+
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Element Denver Park Meadows
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 291 reviews)
$119+
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Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 589 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Castle Rock

Renting a car in Castle Rock costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Castle Rock (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 Castle Rock is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Castle Rock costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Castle Rock (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 Castle Rock is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Castle Rock

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Intermediate
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