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

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.

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When to visit Montrose

Montrose in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montrose in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Montrose

Plane

When flying to Montrose, you’ll arrive at Montrose County (MTJ), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montrose include United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from Denver and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Montrose is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 286 km from Montrose. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Denver.

Plane

When flying to Montrose, you’ll arrive at Montrose County (MTJ), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montrose include United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from Denver and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Montrose is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 286 km from Montrose. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Montrose

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
MTJMontrose County
ASEAspen Pitkin County

Airlines serving Montrose

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,183 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,646 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montrose

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Montrose Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montrose

Most booked hotels in Montrose

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Hampton Inn Montrose
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 277 reviews)
$118+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 565 reviews)
$101+
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Best Western Montrose Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1550 reviews)
$71+
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Black Canyon Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 811 reviews)
$50+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose
2 stars
Good (6.3, 424 reviews)
$64+
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Red Arrow Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1048 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Montrose

Renting a car in Montrose costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Montrose is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Montrose costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Montrose is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Montrose

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$34/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate
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