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

Durango travel guide

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You're Going to Love Durango

With a population of 16,887, Durango is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Durango deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Durango

If you’re looking for affordable options, Perbacco Cucina Italiana (505 Main Ave) and Seasons of Durango (764 Main Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Durango

Durango in November
Estimated package price
$111
2 travelers
Flight to Durango
3 nights at hotel
Durango in November
Estimated package price
$111
2 travelers
Flight to Durango
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Durango 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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Durango, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Durango

Plane

When flying to Durango, you’ll arrive at Durango La Plata County (DRO), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Durango include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Durango departs from Denver and takes around 1h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Durango is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 166 miles from Durango. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

When flying to Durango, you’ll arrive at Durango La Plata County (DRO), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Durango include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Durango departs from Denver and takes around 1h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Durango is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 166 miles from Durango. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Durango

DRODurango La Plata County
MTJMontrose County
TEXTelluride

Airlines serving Durango

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,058 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,005 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,468 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (271 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (424 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (613 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durango

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Durango and Fairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottDurango. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Durango, with prices from $55 to $1,842 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Durango are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Durango by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Durango

Most booked hotels in Durango

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General Palmer Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1383 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 750 reviews)
$119+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 720 reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2146 reviews)
$74+
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Adventure Inn Durango
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 997 reviews)
$78+
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Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 965 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Durango

Renting a car in Durango costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Durango is the Hertz branch at 1000 Airport Rd. #14, which is 11 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Durango.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Durango (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durango costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Durango is the Hertz branch at 1000 Airport Rd. #14, which is 11 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Durango.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Durango (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Durango

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

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