Colorado lodging taxes vary by city. The City and County of Denver says its lodger's tax is 10.75%, with a 1% Tourism Improvement District tax on hotels of 50 or more rooms (11.75% combined), plus the applicable 4.0% State of Colorado and special district tax remitted separately. We could not verify other cities' rates, so the calculator below applies Denver's 10.75% and the 4.0% state and special district tax only and is not valid elsewhere. Treat its total as a floor.
Where to stay in Colorado
Compare areas, see the hotel taxes and fees and calculate your total. Booking links come after the advice.
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Which destination to choose
| Destination | Best for | Trade-off | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | A transit-served city base | High lodging taxes | Denver guide |
| Colorado Springs | Free Garden of the Gods | Visitor-center hours not verified | Colorado Springs guide |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | A national-park trip | Nonresident surcharge; summer timed entry | Rocky Mountain guide |
| Aspen | A high-mountain base | No verified details | Aspen guide |
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Denver hotel-tax calculator (lodger's tax and state tax)
This calculator applies Denver's 10.75% lodger's tax and the 4.0% State of Colorado and special district tax, as read October 19, 2026. It is for Denver stays only; it does not include the 1% Tourism Improvement District tax (hotels of 50 or more rooms), resort fees or parking, so your actual total may be higher. Ask your hotel for its all-in rate.
Booking notes
- Transport: see the transportation guide.
- Seasons: Rocky Mountain National Park used timed entry from May 22 to October 12 in 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which destination should I stay in?
The one nearest your main activity; see the cities and regions guide for trade-offs.
How are hotel taxes described in Colorado?
Denver's is 10.75% plus 4.0% state and special district tax (plus 1% for hotels of 50 or more rooms); we verified no other city.
When should I book a hotel?
We have no verified price-by-month data; book early for the seasons you plan around.
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Some are, and they are labeled. See the affiliate disclosure.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 19, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Tax Guide Topic 52: Lodger's Tax — City and County of Denver, Department of Finance
- FTC Endorsement Guides: What people are asking — U.S. Federal Trade Commission
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