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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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durango in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 18 km 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 Denver and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Durango is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 267 km from Durango. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

When flying to Durango, you’ll arrive at Durango La Plata County (DRO), which is located 18 km 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 Denver and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Durango is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 267 km from Durango. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airlines serving Durango

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,389 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,881 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,676 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,586 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (822 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,481 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (469 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (147 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,550 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durango

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $411 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 $48 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 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durango

Most booked hotels in Durango

Holiday Inn Express Durango
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 620 reviews)
$147+
Strater Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 610 reviews)
$189+
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1930 reviews)
$72+
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 679 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.8, 742 reviews)
$131+
The Junction Hotel and Hostel
2 stars
Good (7, 1086 reviews)
$67+

Renting a car in Durango

Renting a car in Durango costs $110 per day, on average, or $220 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 17 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Durango La Plata County.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durango costs $110 per day, on average, or $220 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 17 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Durango La Plata County.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Durango is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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