Aurora travel guide
Aurora Tourism | Aurora Guide
You're Going to Love Aurora
With a population of 325,078, Aurora is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aurora has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aurora
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bent Fork Grill - Aurora (12191 E. Iliff Avenue) and The Bent Noodle Italian Restaurant and Catering Company (3055 S. Parker Rd A 108) are great picks.
When to visit Aurora
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aurora in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Aurora, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
How to Get to Aurora
Plane
When flying to Aurora, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aurora from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 27h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aurora. The train journey from Aurora to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around RM 602 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about RM 428 for a 8h 34m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aurora, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Aurora takes 105 miles and will cost you around RM 94. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about RM 414 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Aurora
Where to stay in Aurora
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver Aurora/Parker and Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aurora
Most booked hotels in Aurora
Hiring a car in Aurora
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Aurora is the Ace branch at 6130 North Jackson Gap Way, which is 9 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.76 per litre in Aurora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 57.04 and RM 76.06. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aurora, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.