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

Salida travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salida

With a population of 5,236, Salida is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salida deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Salida

Salida in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salida in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salida in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Salida, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Salida

Plane

Although Salida doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 107 km from Salida. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salida departs from Denver and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Salida is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 160 km from Salida. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Plane

Although Salida doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 107 km from Salida. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salida departs from Denver and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Salida is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 160 km from Salida. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Salida

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs

Airlines serving Salida

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,154 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,101 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,939 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,795 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,473 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salida

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Loyal Duke Lodge and Gateway Inn And Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salida, with prices from $39 to $1,035 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salida are about 79% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Salida by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Salida

Most booked hotels in Salida

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Browns Canyon Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1019 reviews)
$113+
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Lodge at Poncha Springs
2 stars
Excellent (9, 104 reviews)
$129+
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Silver Ridge Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 978 reviews)
$133+
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Gateway Inn And Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 881 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Salida
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 176 reviews)
$183+
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Loyal Duke Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1065 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Salida

Renting a car in Salida costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Salida.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Salida (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Salida costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Salida.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Salida (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.