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.

When to visit Montrose

Montrose in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montrose in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from Austin and takes around 4h 47m.

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 Sixt and Hertz, 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 Air Canada, United Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Montrose departs from Austin and takes around 4h 47m.

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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Airlines serving Montrose

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montrose

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Montrose and Red Arrow Boutique Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montrose

Most booked hotels in Montrose

Hampton Inn Montrose
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 256 reviews)
$226+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Montrose-Townsend, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 331 reviews)
$152+
Stay Wise Inns Montrose
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1558 reviews)
$106+
Minecart Motor Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.5, 331 reviews)
$91+
Red Arrow Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.2, 633 reviews)
$92+
Days Inn by Wyndham Montrose
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 181 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Montrose

Renting a car in Montrose costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Montrose County.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Montrose, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Montrose costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Montrose County.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Montrose, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.