Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Monument travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monument

With a population of 5,530, Monument is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Monument

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monument in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Monument, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Monument

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Monument from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 73 km from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Monument takes 998 km and will cost you around C$ 153. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about C$ 196 for a journey of 1102 km.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Monument from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 73 km from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Monument takes 998 km and will cost you around C$ 153. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about C$ 196 for a journey of 1102 km.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Renting a car in Monument

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.