Broomfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Broomfield
With a population of 55,889, Broomfield 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 Broomfield has to offer.
Where to Eat in Broomfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Azafran (535 Zang St Suite C) and Flatz Restaurant and Lounge (500 Flatiron Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Broomfield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Broomfield in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Broomfield, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Broomfield
Plane
Although Broomfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 22 miles from Broomfield. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Broomfield departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Broomfield. The train journey from Broomfield to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $76 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Broomfield is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 14 miles from Broomfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Broomfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Broomfield takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Broomfield
Where to stay in popular areas of Broomfield
Most booked hotels in Broomfield
Renting a car in Broomfield
Renting a car in Broomfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Broomfield.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Broomfield (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 Broomfield is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.