Ouray travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ouray

With a population of 1,008, Ouray is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ouray deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ouray

Ouray in April
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ouray in April
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ouray in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ouray, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Ouray

Plane

When flying to Ouray, you’ll arrive at Telluride (TEX), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ouray is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 187 miles from Ouray. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Plane

When flying to Ouray, you’ll arrive at Telluride (TEX), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ouray is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 187 miles from Ouray. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Airlines serving Ouray

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ouray

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs and Quality Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ouray

Most booked hotels in Ouray

Hot Springs Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 585 reviews)
$233+
Timber Ridge Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 808 reviews)
$152+
Ouray Riverside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 356 reviews)
$236+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.7, 8 reviews)
$122+
Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 285 reviews)
$187+
Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
3 stars
Good (7.8, 969 reviews)
$285+

Renting a car in Ouray

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ouray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ouray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.