Boulder travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boulder
With a population of 97.385, Boulder 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 100 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boulder has to offer.
Where to Eat in Boulder
If you’re looking for affordable options, BRASSERIE TEN TEN (1011 Walnut) and The Mediterranean (1002 Walnut St) are great picks.
When to visit Boulder
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boulder in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Boulder, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Boulder
Plane
Although Boulder doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 54 km from Boulder. The shortest flight to Boulder from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 28h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Boulder. The train journey from Boulder to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around S$ 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about S$ 113 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Boulder is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 39 km from Boulder. You’ll find branches of Fox and Dollar, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boulder, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Boulder takes 885 km and will cost you around S$ 147. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about S$ 238 for a journey of 1038 km. Boulder’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Boulder
Where to stay in Boulder
Average rates range from around S$ 517 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 497 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder University Inn and Foot of the Mountain Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Boulder
Most booked hotels in Boulder
Hiring a car in Boulder
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Boulder is the Hertz branch at 2515 N. 49th Street, which is 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.42 per litre in Boulder (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.95 and S$ 22.60. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boulder, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.