Longmont travel guide
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You're Going to Love Longmont
With a population of 86,270, Longmont is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Longmont has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Longmont
Where to Eat in Longmont
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Cat (9889 N. 51st St) and Gondolier Italian Eatery-Longmont (1217 S. Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Longmont
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Longmont 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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Longmont, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Longmont
Plane
Although Longmont doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 31 miles from Longmont. Colorado Springs is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Longmont departs from Austin and takes around 2h 17m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Longmont. The train journey from Longmont to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $75 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Longmont is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 30 miles from Longmont. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longmont, including Greyhound, Bus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Longmont takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Longmont
Where to stay in popular areas of Longmont
Most booked hotels in Longmont
Renting a car in Longmont
Renting a car in Longmont costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Longmont.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Longmont (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 Longmont 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.