Introduction
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 January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salida in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salida departs from Denver and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

The train station in Salida is called Salida 54 Jones Ave, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

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 NU Car, 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 American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salida departs from Denver and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

The train station in Salida is called Salida 54 Jones Ave, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

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 NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Salida

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs

Airlines serving Salida

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,553 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,518 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (951 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,820 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salida

Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $575 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 $75 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 83% 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 (8.8, 971 reviews)
$102+
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Silver Ridge Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 920 reviews)
$88+
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Lodge at Poncha Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 89 reviews)
$100+
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Gateway Inn And Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 776 reviews)
$89+
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Salida Inn & Monarch Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 707 reviews)
$89+
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Loyal Duke Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 976 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Salida

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.