With a population of 58,566, Grand Junction is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Junction deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, il Bistro Italiano (400 Main Street) and No Coast Sushi (1119 N 1st Street, Unit A) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Junction in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Junction, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
When flying to Grand Junction, you’ll arrive at Grand Junction Regnl (GJT), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Junction include Allegiant Air, Air Canada and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Junction departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 29m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Junction. The train journey from Grand Junction to Salt Lake City takes 6h 21m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $122 for a 7h 44m trip. The train station in Grand Junction is called Grand Junction, and is located 1.7 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Grand Junction is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 315 km from Grand Junction. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Grand Junction’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Hotel Melrose and Ville 718.
Renting a car in Grand Junction costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Grand Junction is the Hertz branch at 2828 Walker Field Dr Ste 102, which is 7 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Junction.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Junction (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 (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Junction, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$47/day