Denver, Colorado, USA travel guide
Denver International Airport is set amidst rolling plains in scenic Colorado, yet only 20 minutes east of downtown by Denver Airport car hire. It is served by most major domestic carriers, but is a major hub for Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.
Most international flights go through United Airlines, located in concourse B. Frontier Airlines in Concourse A, and Southwest Airlines in Concourse C offer the majority of discount fares and service to Canada, Mexico, and Central America.
This city of Denver sits at the point where the Midwestern Plains transition into the Rocky Mountains. Known as the "Mile-High City", there is actually a gold band embedded in the steps of the state capitol building marking the mile high point of altitude. Denver hosts dozens of great outdoor festivals throughout the year and is known for its vibrant arts and performing arts scenes.
You will find no shortage of events during your stay, as well as interesting sights and attractions to visit. Reserve a car hire at Denver Airport to await your arrival and begin your journey through the city and into the hills.
- Local time in Denver, Colorado, USA:
- GMT-7
- Population of Denver, Colorado, USA:
- 610,345
Tourist attractions at Denver, Colorado, USA
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Attend a workshop, catch a film or lecture or just come to explore and enjoy the relaxing and open environment at this fantastic Museum. Check out their rooftop deck for an awesome 360º view of Denver.
City Park
If you are entertaining children or just looking for a day outside Denver's City Park has everything you could dream of and more. Two lakes, numerous fields, playgrounds, a golf course, the Denver Zoo, and the Museum of Nature and Science are all conveniently collected into this one lovely location. Book a rental car in Denver to get everyone to their day of fun at City Park.
Lakeside
Not too into branding, mass marketing to children, and commercialism? Plan a visit to this fixture of Denver culture, where you can expect first class thrills for a fraction of the price! Take a spin on Cyclone, the park's original 1940 Edward Vettel-designed wooden roller coaster.
Recommended daytrips from Denver, Colorado, USA
Ski in Northern Colorado
Fly into Denver in the winter and take a Denver rental car up to the popular ski capitals of Summit and Eagle counties. Choose from resorts such as Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and many more.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Head to Morrison, Colorado on the western edge of Denver for live entertainment set in a gorgeous outdoor venue - a red sandstone amphitheater. Hosting acts ranging from Orchestra to Jethro Tull, Red Rock also houses an interesting Rock and Roll Museum, tasty restaurant, and great places to hike along the red sandstone and scrub oak trails.
Winery Tours
Colorado's Wine Country is beautiful and various wine trails have been organized by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. Take your cheap rental car from Denver through to these mountain wineries or visit the actual vineyards themselves.
Local conditions for Denver, Colorado, USA
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:00 -0600
Thursday at 06:00 MDT:
white cloud. 8°C (46°F)
Temperature: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 10mph, Relative Humidity: 89%, Pressure: 1002mb, rising, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Denver, Colorado, USA
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Thursday
Light rain shower, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1000mb, Humidity: 62%, Sunrise: 05:35MDT, Sunset: 20:15MDT
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1000mb, Humidity: 63%, Sunrise: 05:34MDT, Sunset: 20:16MDT
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 17mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 998mb, Humidity: 21%, Sunrise: 05:34MDT, Sunset: 20:17MDT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Denver International Airport
- Airport code:
- DEN
- Phone number:
- +1(0)303 342 2000
- Fax number:
- +1(0)303 342 2266
- Address:
- Denver Airport 8500 Peña Boulevard Denver Colorado 80249-6340 USA
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Denver:
- Denver city || 23 Miles / 37 km / 55 minutes by rental car from Downtown Denver
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Denver Airport, USA, find a great variety of rental car options available for both domestic and international travellers. Licensed companies in Denver Airport are located for your convenience on level 5 of the terminal building.
Car hire companies in Denver Airport, USA include the following:
- Advantage
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National
- PaylessThrifty
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Airlines providing airport services to Denver, Colorado, USA
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada
- AirTran
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Continental
- Delta
- Frontier
- Great Lakes Airlines
- JetBlue
- Lufthansa
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Express
- US Airways
