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

Moab travel guide

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You're Going to Love Moab

With a population of 5.046, Moab is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Moab deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Moab

Moab in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moab in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moab in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Moab, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Moab

Plane

When flying to Moab, you’ll arrive at Moab Canyonlands Field (CNY), which is located 27 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Moab departs from Denver and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Moab is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 314 km from Moab. You’ll find branches of Drive Rental Cars and Sixt, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Plane

When flying to Moab, you’ll arrive at Moab Canyonlands Field (CNY), which is located 27 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Moab departs from Denver and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Moab is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 314 km from Moab. You’ll find branches of Drive Rental Cars and Sixt, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Airports near Moab

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
MTJMontrose County
CNYMoab Canyonlands Field

Airlines serving Moab

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,048 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,250 reviews)
Contour
Good (43 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moab

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wingate by Wyndham Moab and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moab, with prices from $35 to $1,724 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moab are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Moab by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Moab

Most booked hotels in Moab

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Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 494 reviews)
$140+
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Hyatt Place Moab
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1103 reviews)
$95+
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Aarchway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3245 reviews)
$58+
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Wingate by Wyndham Moab
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1294 reviews)
$52+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2196 reviews)
$69+
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Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 542 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Moab

Renting a car in Moab costs $116 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Moab.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Moab (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moab, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Moab costs $116 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Moab.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Moab (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moab, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Moab

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$68/day

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$72/day

Standard SUV
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