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

Fort Collins travel guide

Fort Collins Tourism | Fort Collins Guide

You're Going to Love Fort Collins

With a population of 143.986, Fort Collins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Collins deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Article

Where to Eat in Fort Collins

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Fort Collins (123 N College Ave) and Blue Agave Grill - Fort Collins (201 S. College Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Fort Collins

Fort Collins in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Collins in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Collins in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Collins, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Fort Collins

Plane

When flying to Fort Collins, you’ll arrive at Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Collins departs from Burbank and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Collins. The train journey from Fort Collins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $56 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Collins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 94 km from Fort Collins. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Collins, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Fort Collins takes 1320 km and will cost you around $177. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 1666 km. The most popular bus station is Fort Collins, located 0.2 km from downtown Fort Collins. Fort Collins Loveland is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fort Collins, you’ll arrive at Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Collins departs from Burbank and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Collins. The train journey from Fort Collins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $56 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Collins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 94 km from Fort Collins. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Collins, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Fort Collins takes 1320 km and will cost you around $177. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 1666 km. The most popular bus station is Fort Collins, located 0.2 km from downtown Fort Collins. Fort Collins Loveland is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city center.

Airports near Fort Collins

DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne
LARLaramie Gen. Brees Field

Airlines serving Fort Collins

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,259 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,395 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Fort Collins

Where to stay in Fort Collins

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Fort Collins By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Collins By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fort Collins, with prices from $51 to $528 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fort Collins are about 110% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fort Collins by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Collins

Most booked hotels in Fort Collins

See all
The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 361 reviews)
$159+
View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 773 reviews)
$118+
View
Marriott Hotel Fort Collins
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 668 reviews)
$121+
View
Courtyard by Marriott Loveland Fort Collins
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 147 reviews)
$120+
View
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Loveland
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 436 reviews)
$81+
View
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fort Collins
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1876 reviews)
$64+
View

Renting a car in Fort Collins

Renting a car in Fort Collins costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Collins (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 Fort Collins is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Collins costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Collins (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 Fort Collins is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort Collins

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact SUV
Find car rentals in Fort Collins