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Denver — Colorado city guide

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, plus the applicable 4.0% State of Colorado and special district tax remitted separately. RTD lists a $2.75 local 3-Hour Pass, a $5.50 Day Pass and a $10 Airport Day Pass (any trip to or from Denver International Airport needs an airport fare product). NOAA's Denver normals give a July high of 89.9°F and a January high of 44.6°F.

Denver at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forA Front Range city base
Trade-offsHigh lodging taxes; we verified no attractions
Getting aroundRTD: $2.75 local 3-hour, $5.50 day, $10 airport day
Key placesNone verified
NearbyBoulder, Colorado Springs

What to see and do

We verified no attraction hours or prices for this area beyond the facts above, so this page makes no further claims; check official tourism and agency pages.

Practical notes

See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Use the Denver calculator on the hotels page for a room-tax estimate; hotels of 50 or more rooms add 1%.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lodging tax in Denver?

Denver's lodger's tax is 10.75%, plus the 4.0% state and special district tax; hotels of 50 or more rooms add 1%.

How much is RTD?

A local 3-Hour Pass is $2.75 and a Day Pass $5.50; airport trips need a $10 Airport Day Pass.

How hot is Denver in July?

NOAA's normal high is 89.9°F.

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