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

Monument travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monument

With a population of 5,530, Monument is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monument has to offer.

When to visit Monument

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monument in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Monument, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Monument

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 22 miles from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monument departs from Omaha and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 45 miles from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Monument takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 550 miles.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 22 miles from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monument departs from Omaha and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 45 miles from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Monument takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 550 miles.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Renting a car in Monument

Renting a car in Monument costs $68 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monument costs $68 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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