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

Cortez travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cortez

With a population of 8,482, Cortez is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cortez deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Cortez

Cortez in December
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cortez in December
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cortez 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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Cortez, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Cortez

Plane

When flying to Cortez, you’ll arrive at Cortez Montezuma County (CEZ), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cortez departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Cortez is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 306 km from Cortez. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

When flying to Cortez, you’ll arrive at Cortez Montezuma County (CEZ), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cortez departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Cortez is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 306 km from Cortez. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Cortez

DRODurango La Plata County
MTJMontrose County
TEXTelluride

Airlines serving Cortez

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,052 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,250 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cortez

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Suburban Studios near Mesa Verde and Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cortez

Most booked hotels in Cortez

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Retro Inn at Mesa Verde
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2795 reviews)
$70+
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Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/Cortez
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 599 reviews)
$86+
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Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 993 reviews)
$56+
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Baymont by Wyndham Cortez
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1287 reviews)
$65+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1688 reviews)
$45+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cortez/Mesa Verde Area
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1323 reviews)
$42+
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Renting a car in Cortez

Renting a car in Cortez costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Cortez (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. The most frequently booked car type in Cortez is Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cortez costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Cortez (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. The most frequently booked car type in Cortez is Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Cortez

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