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

Highland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Highland

Highland is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Highland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Highland

Highland in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highland in November
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Highland

Plane

When flying to Highland, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Highland departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Highland. The train journey from Highland to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highland is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 2 miles from Highland. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Highland takes 620 miles and will cost you around $111. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 685 miles.

Plane

When flying to Highland, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Highland departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Highland. The train journey from Highland to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highland is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 2 miles from Highland. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Highland takes 620 miles and will cost you around $111. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 685 miles.

Airports near Highland

COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Highland

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highland

Most booked hotels in Highland

Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 424 reviews)
$147+
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Hyatt House Boulder/Broomfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 633 reviews)
$102+
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Omni Interlocken Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 830 reviews)
$157+
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Courtyard by Marriott Boulder Broomfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 347 reviews)
$83+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Boulder-Louisville
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1340 reviews)
$51+
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Quality Inn Louisville - Boulder
2 stars
Good (7.5, 587 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Highland

Renting a car in Highland costs $36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Highland.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Highland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Highland is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Highland costs $36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Highland.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Highland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Highland is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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