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 January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montrose in January
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 NU Car, 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 NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Montrose

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
MTJMontrose County
ASEAspen Pitkin County

Airlines serving Montrose

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,898 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,607 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,088 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (565 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (406 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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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Montrose
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 70 reviews)
$122+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 565 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Montrose Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1554 reviews)
$65+
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Minecart Motor Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.9, 785 reviews)
$58+
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Black Canyon Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 811 reviews)
$62+
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Red Arrow Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (6, 1052 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Montrose

Renting a car in Montrose costs $94 per day, on average, or $187 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Montrose.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Montrose is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Montrose costs $94 per day, on average, or $187 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Montrose.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Montrose is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Montrose

Luxury

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

Luxury

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Compact SUV
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