With a population of 2,325, Telluride is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Telluride deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Petite Maison (219 W Pacific) and The Tunnel (700 West Colorado Ave Unit 242) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Telluride in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Telluride, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Telluride, you’ll arrive at Telluride (TEX), which is located 5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Telluride is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 196 miles from Telluride. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Telluride’s bus station is located 13 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Telluride costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Telluride.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Telluride (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Telluride is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.