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

Montrose travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montrose in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montrose include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 25m.

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 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 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montrose include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 25m.

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 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,395 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,234 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,158 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,673 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (926 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (521 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,035 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (384 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 (8.5, 62 reviews)
$124+
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Best Western Montrose Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1541 reviews)
$84+
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Minecart Motor Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.9, 778 reviews)
$52+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Montrose
2 stars
Good (7.2, 780 reviews)
$83+
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Black Canyon Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 812 reviews)
$65+
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Red Arrow Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1034 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Montrose

Renting a car in Montrose costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Montrose.

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.

Renting a car in Montrose costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Montrose.

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.

Best car rental deals in Montrose

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

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