Longmont travel guide
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You're Going to Love Longmont
With a population of 86,270, Longmont 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Longmont has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Longmont
Where to Eat in Longmont
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Cat (9889 N. 51st St) and Gondolier Italian Eatery-Longmont (1217 S. Main Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Martini's Bistro (543 Terry St) and The Passenger (300 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Longmont.
When to visit Longmont
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Longmont in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °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 Longmont, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Longmont
Plane
Although Longmont doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 20 miles from Longmont. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Avianca, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Longmont departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Longmont. The train journey from Longmont to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $94 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Longmont is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 30 miles from Longmont. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longmont, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Omaha, the bus ride to Longmont takes 620 miles and will cost you around $291. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 680 miles.
Airlines serving Longmont
Where to stay in popular areas of Longmont
Most booked hotels in Longmont
Renting a car in Longmont
Renting a car in Longmont costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Longmont (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Longmont is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.