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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Collins has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, RARE Italian (101 South College Avenue) and The Cafe at Ginger and Baker (359 Linden St) are great picks.
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″.
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 Houston and takes around 2h 28m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Collins. The train journey from Fort Collins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $47 for a 9h 31m trip.
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 Advantage and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Collins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Fort Collins takes 459 km and will cost you around $80. From Lincoln, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 885 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.
Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Collins and Quality Inn & Suites University.
Renting a car in Fort Collins costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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, 18% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Collins is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$33/day