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Grand Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Lake

With a population of 483, Grand Lake is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Lake

Grand Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Lake in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Lake, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Grand Lake

Plane

Although Grand Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 45 miles from Grand Lake. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Lake departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Lake. The train journey from Grand Lake to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Lake is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 57 miles from Grand Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Lake, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Grand Lake takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

Although Grand Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 45 miles from Grand Lake. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Lake departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Lake. The train journey from Grand Lake to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Lake is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 57 miles from Grand Lake. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Lake, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Grand Lake takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Grand Lake

EGEVail Eagle County
FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Grand Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Lake

Average rates range from around $295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Spirit Lake Lodge and Lone Eagle Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Lake

Most booked hotels in Grand Lake

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Western Riviera Lakeside Lodging
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 349 reviews)
$105+
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Spirit Lake Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 423 reviews)
$119+
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Gateway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 745 reviews)
$88+
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Grand Lake Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 447 reviews)
$168+
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Lone Eagle Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.5, 209 reviews)
$287+
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Timberline Inn of Grand Lake
2 stars
Good (6, 93 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Grand Lake

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grand Lake (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grand Lake (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.

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