Telluride travel guide
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You're Going to Love Telluride
With a population of 2.325, Telluride is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Telluride deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Telluride
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tunnel (700 West Colorado Ave Unit 242) and Smuggler's Brew Pub (225 South Pine Street) are great picks.
When to visit Telluride
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Telluride in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Telluride, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Telluride
Plane
When flying to Telluride, you’ll arrive at Telluride (TEX), which is located 9 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Telluride is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 316 km from Telluride. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Telluride’s bus station is located 21 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Telluride
Where to stay in Telluride
From 5-star hotels such as the Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection to great affordable options like the Camels Garden Hotel, Telluride offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $463 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $472 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Telluride
Most booked hotels in Telluride
Renting a car in Telluride
Renting a car in Telluride costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Telluride.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Telluride (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Telluride, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.