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How to get there
Where to stay
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Wheat Ridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wheat Ridge

With a population of 30,166, Wheat Ridge is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wheat Ridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wheat Ridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Luke's, A Steak Place (4990 Kipling St.) and Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Wheat Ridge (3298 Youngfield St) are great picks.

When to visit Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wheat Ridge in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wheat Ridge 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 December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wheat Ridge, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Wheat Ridge

Plane

When flying to Wheat Ridge, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wheat Ridge departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wheat Ridge. The train journey from Wheat Ridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheat Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 5 miles from Wheat Ridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheat Ridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Wheat Ridge takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wheat Ridge, you’ll arrive at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wheat Ridge departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wheat Ridge. The train journey from Wheat Ridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheat Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 5 miles from Wheat Ridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheat Ridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Wheat Ridge takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Airports near Wheat Ridge

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Wheat Ridge

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wheat Ridge

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Grand Hyatt Denver
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2156 reviews)
$228+
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Hyatt Regency Denver At Colorado Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2707 reviews)
$174+
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Hyatt Place Denver Cherry Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2315 reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheat Ridge-Denver West
2 stars
Good (7.9, 183 reviews)
$134+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, 3015 reviews)
$86+
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Comfort Inn Denver West Arvada Station
2 stars
Good (7.6, 483 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Wheat Ridge

Renting a car in Wheat Ridge costs $40 per day, on average, or $81 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 Wheat Ridge.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wheat Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Wheat Ridge costs $40 per day, on average, or $81 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 Wheat Ridge.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wheat Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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