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

Monument travel guide

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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 22 miles from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Monument from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monument, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around C$ 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about C$ 141 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 45 miles from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, 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 620 miles and will cost you around C$ 135. From El Paso, the ticket costs about C$ 95 for a journey of 820 miles.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 22 miles from Monument. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Monument from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monument, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around C$ 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about C$ 141 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monument is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 45 miles from Monument. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, 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 620 miles and will cost you around C$ 135. From El Paso, the ticket costs about C$ 95 for a journey of 820 miles.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

Lufthansa
Good (7,421 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,391 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,742 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,345 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,181 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,008 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (361 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Renting a car in Monument

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.41 and C$ 20.55. 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$ 1.29 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$ 15.41 and C$ 20.55. 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.

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