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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Longmont has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Longmont

Flightseeing Air Tour
Tours•Sightseeing

Where to Eat in Longmont

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Passenger (300 Main Street) and Gondolier Italian Eatery-Longmont (1217 S. Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Longmont

Longmont in December
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Longmont in December
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Longmont

Plane

Although Longmont doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 31 miles from Longmont. Denver Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Longmont departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

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 $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $102 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longmont, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Valley Transit. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Longmont takes 620 miles and will cost you around $110. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 820 miles.

Plane

Although Longmont doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 31 miles from Longmont. Denver Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Longmont departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

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 $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $102 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longmont, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Valley Transit. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Longmont takes 620 miles and will cost you around $110. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 820 miles.

Airports near Longmont

DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne
LARLaramie Gen. Brees Field

Airlines serving Longmont

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,995 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,199 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Longmont

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boulder Longmont and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longmont - Boulder Area By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Longmont

Most booked hotels in Longmont

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Niwot Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 105 reviews)
$180+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Longmont
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 330 reviews)
$71+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longmont - Boulder Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 318 reviews)
$86+
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Candlewood Suites Longmont - Boulder Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 247 reviews)
$79+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Longmont/Twin Peaks
2 stars
Good (7.7, 674 reviews)
$60+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Longmont
2 stars
Good (6.7, 337 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Longmont

Renting a car in Longmont costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Longmont.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Longmont, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Longmont costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Longmont.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Longmont, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$32/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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