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

Idaho Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Idaho Springs

With a population of 1,728, Idaho Springs is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Idaho Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Idaho Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub (407 Beaver Rd) and MTN Prime (1600 Miner Street) are great picks.

When to visit Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Idaho Springs in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Idaho Springs in July, when the average temperature is 53.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Idaho Springs, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Idaho Springs

Plane

Although Idaho Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 45 miles from Idaho Springs. 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 Idaho Springs departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Idaho Springs. The train journey from Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 28 miles from Idaho Springs. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Idaho Springs, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Idaho Springs takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Plane

Although Idaho Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 45 miles from Idaho Springs. 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 Idaho Springs departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Idaho Springs. The train journey from Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 28 miles from Idaho Springs. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Idaho Springs, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Idaho Springs takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Airports near Idaho Springs

EGEVail Eagle County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Idaho Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Idaho Springs

Most booked hotels in Idaho Springs

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Skye Cottage Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 102 reviews)
$329+
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The Silver Lake Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 144 reviews)
$214+
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Club Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, 36 reviews)
$181+
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Uplift Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 546 reviews)
$198+
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Argo Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 112 reviews)
$101+
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Century Casino & Hotel - Central City
3 stars
Good (7.9, 612 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Idaho Springs

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Idaho Springs (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 Idaho Springs (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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