Grand Junction travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Junction

With a population of 58.566, Grand Junction is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Junction deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Grand Junction

Where to Eat in Grand Junction

If you’re looking for affordable options, il Bistro Italiano (400 Main Street) and No Coast Sushi (1119 N 1st Street, Unit A) are great picks.

When to visit Grand Junction

Grand Junction in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Junction in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Junction in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Junction, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Grand Junction

Plane

When flying to Grand Junction, you’ll arrive at Grand Junction Regnl (GJT), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Junction include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Junction departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Junction. The train station in Grand Junction is called Grand Junction, and is located 1.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Junction is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 315 km from Grand Junction. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Grand Junction’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Grand Junction, you’ll arrive at Grand Junction Regnl (GJT), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Junction include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Junction departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Junction. The train station in Grand Junction is called Grand Junction, and is located 1.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Junction is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 315 km from Grand Junction. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Grand Junction’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Grand Junction

Airlines serving Grand Junction

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,591 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Junction

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Junction

Most booked hotels in Grand Junction

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Grand Junction
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1078 reviews)
$168+
Clarion Inn Grand Junction
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 647 reviews)
$116+
Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 325 reviews)
$138+
Quality Inn Grand Junction near University
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1388 reviews)
$136+
Ramada by Wyndham Grand Junction
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1182 reviews)
$92+
Grand Vista Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1567 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Grand Junction

Renting a car in Grand Junction costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Grand Junction is the Hertz branch at 2828 Walker Field Dr Ste 102, which is 7 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, 1% more expensive than at Grand Junction Regnl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Grand Junction (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Junction, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Junction costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Grand Junction is the Hertz branch at 2828 Walker Field Dr Ste 102, which is 7 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, 1% more expensive than at Grand Junction Regnl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Grand Junction (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Junction, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.