Gunnison travel guide
Gunnison Tourism | Gunnison Guide
You're Going to Love Gunnison
With a population of 5,854, Gunnison is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gunnison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Gunnison
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gunnison in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7.6 °F, with an average temperature of 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Gunnison, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Gunnison
Plane
When flying to Gunnison, you’ll arrive at Gunnison (GUC), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnison departs from Denver and takes around 1h 02m.
Car
Another option to get to Gunnison is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 133 miles from Gunnison. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Gunnison. Gunnison’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Gunnison
Where to stay in Gunnison
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gunnison and Comfort Inn and Suites Gunnison-Crested Butte.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gunnison
Most booked hotels in Gunnison
Renting a car in Gunnison
Renting a car in Gunnison costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Gunnison.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gunnison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gunnison is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.