How to Find Cheap Hotels in Colorado

Colorado is one of the Four Corners states, meeting the others precisely at the borders of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. The Rocky Mountains run north to south through Colorado, giving it some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Locate Cheap Accommodations

1. View available accommodations through the Colorado Tourism Office's Web site (see Resources below). You can also call with questions at (800) COLORADO. Expect accommodations to be inexpensive outside metro areas.

2. Camp in one of Colorado's many national forests for a cheap way to visit while hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding or enjoying Colorado's many other summer recreational activities.

3. Choose a ski lodge package online to get better rates for both skiing and accommodations.

4. Travel around in your RV for a cheap way to see as much of the state as possible. Campsites and some ranches offer inexpensive (or even free) RV hookups and dump sites.

5. Consider a summer stay at a dude ranch for your family. While not always cheap, Colorado's dude ranch rates can be moderately priced, and most offer special discounts for longer stays, different times of the year, group rates and club rates (AARP, military, etc.), making them considerably more affordable.

Organize Your Travel

6. Fly into Denver, a travel hub for a number of airlines. From there you can take a connecting flight to the city you intend to visit.

7. Hop into your RV or SUV and meander around Colorado on its historic and scenic highways and byways. It's a great way to see the state, particularly if you're camping.

8. Roll into Colorado on Amtrak and get there in comfort and safety while you enjoy the passing view.

9. Wander through Colorado on a scenic train tour, sightseeing bus, walking tour, sleigh ride or even a hot air balloon.

Discover Colorado

10. Know that Colorado is a popular tourist destination not only for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation possibilities but also for its rich Native American cultural heritage and pioneer history.

11. Find cheap ways to entertain yourself and your family with Colorado's year-round activities, including music and art festivals, wine tastings and Mike the Headless Chicken Days, a weekend festival celebrating one of Colorado's most famous livestock residents.

12. Be aware that Colorado has high elevation and can cause visitors to feel out of breath or fatigued quickly.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no official online direct booking entity for Colorado. You can make reservations through a third-party booking site or the Web site of the hotel you plan to use.
• Book online to earn rewards points with credit card providers and major hotel chains.