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

Centennial travel guide

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You're Going to Love Centennial

With a population of 100,377, Centennial 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Centennial has to offer.

Where to Eat in Centennial

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farro Italian Restaurant (8230 So. Holly St) and Uncorked Kitchen Wine Bar (8171 S Chester St Suite A) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nolia - Colorado (8100 S Quebec St b16) and Godavari Denver (6882 S Yosemite St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Centennial.

When to visit Centennial

Centennial in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Centennial in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Centennial

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Centennial. The train journey from Centennial 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 Centennial is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 12 miles from Centennial. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Centennial, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Centennial 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 Centennial, you’ll arrive at Denver Arapahoe Co (APA), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Centennial departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Centennial. The train journey from Centennial 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 Centennial is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 12 miles from Centennial. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

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

Airports near Centennial

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Centennial

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 popular areas of Centennial

Most booked hotels in Centennial

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Hampton Inn Denver Tech Center South
2 stars
Excellent (9, 235 reviews)
$94+
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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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Hyatt Place Denver South Park Meadows
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 948 reviews)
$112+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1199 reviews)
$83+
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Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 589 reviews)
$140+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 511 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Centennial

Renting a car in Centennial costs $44 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Centennial.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Centennial (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Centennial, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Centennial costs $44 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Centennial.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Centennial (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Centennial, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Centennial

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

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