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 22 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ouray is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 301 km from Ouray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Plane

When flying to Ouray, you’ll arrive at Telluride (TEX), which is located 22 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ouray is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 301 km from Ouray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Airlines serving Ouray

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,933 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 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, 582 reviews)
$231+
Timber Ridge Lodge Ouray
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 810 reviews)
$170+
Ouray Riverside Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 354 reviews)
$243+
Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 280 reviews)
$212+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.8, 7 reviews)
$132+
Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
3 stars
Good (7.8, 963 reviews)
$285+

Renting a car in Ouray

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.