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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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, 636 Main Ave (636 Main Avenue) and Ore House - Durango (147 E. College Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Seasons of Durango (764 Main Avenue) and The Yellow Carrot Restaurant (3206 Main Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Durango.

When to visit Durango

Durango in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durango in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star 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 Copa Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Durango departs from Phoenix and takes around 4h 33m.

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 Copa Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Durango departs from Phoenix and takes around 4h 33m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,474 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,114 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (187 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,250 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durango

Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Durango and Fairfield Inn & Suites Durango. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Durango, with prices from $68 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 6% cheaper 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 (9.1, 1254 reviews)
$275+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2020 reviews)
$178+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 702 reviews)
$299+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.8, 769 reviews)
$239+
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The Junction Hotel and Hostel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1137 reviews)
$92+
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Budget Inn Durango
2 stars
Good (6.4, 953 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Durango

Renting a car in Durango costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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 $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durango costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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 $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Durango

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$44/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

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