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

Moab travel guide

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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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Activities & attractions in Moab

Tours

Full-day Rafting on the Colorado River
Water Activities
Xtreme 4x4 Tours
Adventure
Moab Scenic Adventures - Arches and Canyonlands National Park Tours
Sightseeing
Moab Reservation Center - Moab Tour Bookings
Other
Private Guided Driving Tours - Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Outdoors
Arches at Night Milky Way Photography Tour
Nature
Intro to Astro-Photography and Stargazing in Arches
Nature

Activities

Guided Rock Climbing, Highlining and Canyoneering in Moab, Utah!
Adventure
Tandem Skydiving
Adventure
Redtail Air Adventures - National Parks Airplane Tours
Adventure
Pinnacle Helicopters - Private Helicopter Tours
Adventure
Moab Heli-X: Helicopter Sightseeing Tours
Adventure
Rope Swing Moab - Experience Americas Biggest Rope Swing
Adventure

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Jet boat shuttle and outfitting services
Lake / River
Mountain Bike Shuttles: Whole Enchilada Raptor Route Mag 7 Navajo Rock
Other

Other activities

Moab Museum - Cultural and Natural History Museum of Southeast Utah
Museums•Culture & Heritage

Where to Eat in Moab

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jeffrey's Steakhouse (218 N 100 W) and The Cowboy Grill at Red Cliffs Lodge (Milepost 14, Highway 128) are great picks.

When to visit Moab

Moab in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moab in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Payless and Turo, 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 Payless and Turo, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Airports near Moab

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
MTJMontrose County
CNYMoab Canyonlands Field

Airlines serving Moab

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (205 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,242 reviews)
Contour
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moab

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 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 $72 to $1,617 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moab are about 20% 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, 477 reviews)
$156+
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Hyatt Place Moab
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1078 reviews)
$92+
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Field Station Moab
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 470 reviews)
$119+
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Aarchway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3216 reviews)
$84+
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Wingate by Wyndham Moab
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1239 reviews)
$74+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2136 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Moab

Renting a car in Moab costs $118 per day, on average, or $237 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Moab.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moab, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Moab costs $118 per day, on average, or $237 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Moab.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Moab, while also 50% 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

$77/day

Standard SUV
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