With a population of 5,854, Gunnison is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gunnison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gunnison in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7.6 °F, with an average temperature of 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Gunnison, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Gunnison, you’ll arrive at Gunnison (GUC), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gunnison departs from Denver and takes around 1h 04m.
Another option to get to Gunnison is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 133 miles from Gunnison. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Amtrak operates bus routes to Gunnison. Gunnison’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gunnison and Comfort Inn and Suites Gunnison-Crested Butte.
Renting a car in Gunnison costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Gunnison.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gunnison (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.