Montrose travel guide
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You're Going to Love Montrose
With a population of 19,132, Montrose is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Montrose deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Montrose
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montrose in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Montrose, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Montrose
Plane
When flying to Montrose, you’ll arrive at Montrose County (MTJ), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montrose include American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from Santa Ana and takes around 2h.
Car
Another option to get to Montrose is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 178 miles from Montrose. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Airlines serving Montrose
Where to stay in Montrose
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Montrose and Red Arrow Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montrose
Most booked hotels in Montrose
Renting a car in Montrose
Renting a car in Montrose costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Montrose.
Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Montrose (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Montrose, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.