Guide to Meeting & Event Planning in Denver, CO

Hotels	172
Total Sleeping Rooms	24,916
Committable Sleeping Rooms*	2,000
Committable Meeting Rooms*	100
Convention Center Space	884,000 Sq. Ft.
Largest Exhibit Space	584,000 Sq. Ft.
Largest Ballroom	106,000 Sq. Ft.
Average Hotel Room Rate	USD $215
Average Daily Meal Cost	USD $122
Average Weekly Car Rental	USD $323
*Maximum for a single hotel

Denver, CO Meeting Planning Overview

Welcome to Denver, the Mile High City, where urban adventure, 300 days of sunshine, a walkable downtown, chef-driven dining, and diverse neighborhoods combine for the world's best meeting destination. A vibrant outdoor city at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver features stunning architecture and unparalleled views that help produce truly epic events. Denver offers more than 11,000 hotel rooms in the downtown core and nearly 50,000 metro-wide, with all brands and price points represented. Plus, Denver is growing! The Colorado Convention Center will soon undergo an extensive expansion that will include flexible meeting space and state-of-the-art technological improvements.

Denver, CO Awards

Denver, CO Area Destinations

Breckenridge, CO	Vail, CO	Copper Mountain, CO	Telluride, CO
Snowmass, CO	Aspen, CO	Arvada, CO	Aurora, CO
Boulder, CO	Broomfield, CO	Castle Rock, CO	Cherry Creek, Denver
Denver International Airport, CO	Lakewood, CO	Tech Center, Denver	Downtown Denver, CO
Golden, CO	Littleton, CO	Westminster, CO

About Denver, CO / Additional Info

Offering a clean, safe, lively, and walkable downtown filled with museums, stadiums, brewpubs, and chef-owned restaurants, all centered around a mile-long pedestrian mall, Denver is the perfect city for a convention. And when the meeting is over, the history, beauty, and adventure of the Colorado Rocky Mountains are just minutes away.

Denver, CO Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Mountain Time (MT)
Convention Center(s):

The Colorado Convention Center an SMG Managed Facility

Hotel at Convention Center? Yes
Sleeping Rooms 1 Mile from Convention Center: 12,585

Airport(s):

Denver International Airport

Destination Type(s):

Golf Destination
Mountain / Skiing Destination
Smoke-free Restaurants

Special Event Venues
176
Population
683,096
Restaurants
300
Country Code
1
Sales Tax
8.31%
Currency
U.S. Dollar
Standard Tipping Practice
10-20%
Electricity
120V / 60Hz
Official Languages
English

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Denver, CO Area Destinations

	Population	Meeting Hotels	Hotel Rooms	Special Event Venues
Breckenridge, CO	4,564	16	1,539	3
Vail, CO	5,483	24	3,954	6
Copper Mountain, CO	385	20	1,350	2
Telluride, CO	2,303	14	1,720	13
Snowmass, CO	2,826	8	717	11
Aspen, CO	6,680	16	2,200	15
Arvada, CO	109,745	20	1,946	6
Aurora, CO	359,407	50	12,000	15
Boulder, CO	108,000	25	2,500	60
Broomfield, CO	65,065	7	1,185	8
Castle Rock, CO	51,348	6	390	4
Cherry Creek, Denver	5,028	8	196	3
Denver International Airport, CO	-	25	3,870	3
Lakewood, CO	145,516	15	1,819	8
Tech Center, Denver	-	30	4,792	21
Downtown Denver, CO	2,900,000	13	3,106	85
Golden, CO	18,867	15	1,480	21
Littleton, CO	43,775	6	481	16
Westminster, CO	113,130	17	2,290	16

Cities Near Denver, CO

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Boulder, CO	29 mi	35 min	n/a	N/A
Fort Collins, CO	65 mi	1 hr 6 min	n/a	N/A
Colorado Springs, CO	71 mi	1 hr 7 min	45 min	USD $344+
Cheyenne, WY	100 mi	1 hr 34 min	n/a	N/A
Aspen, CO	198 mi	3 hr 30 min	45 min	USD $623+
Albuquerque, NM	449 mi	6 hr 28 min	1 hr 15 min	USD $240+
Salt Lake City, UT	521 mi	7 hr 54 min	1 hr 25 min	USD $138+

Denver, CO Climate Information

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (°F)	43	47	52	62	71	82	88	86	77	66	52	45
Avg. Low (°F)	16	20	26	35	44	53	59	57	48	37	25	18
Rec. High (°F)	73	76	84	90	93	104	103	100	97	89	79	75
Rec. Low (°F)	-25	-25	-10	-2	22	30	43	41	17	3	-8	-25
Rainfall (in)	0.5	0.6	1.3	1.8	2.5	1.7	1.9	1.5	1.1	1.0	0.9	0.6

The biggest surprise for visitors to Denver is the weather. The mild, dry climate brings only 8 to 15 inches of annual precipitation, and locals wake up to more than 300 days of sunshine a year. That's more annual hours of sun than Miami or San Diego.

Winters are moderate, with an average daily high temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit; days reaching 60 degrees are not uncommon. Snow doesn't stay on the ground long in Denver, so golf courses and outdoor cafés stay open all year.

In summer, Denver enjoys low relative humidity, making for beautiful, sun-filled days and cool, comfortable evenings. The average daily high temperature in August is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The pleasant weather is due in part to the city's altitude: 5,280 feet above sea level - exactly a mile high.

Denver, CO Airport Information

Denver International Airport (DEN)

America's best airport (according to both the Wall Street Journal and Skytrax!) is getting even better. DEN services more than 1,600 daily flights, making it the fifth-busiest in the nation and 20th-busiest in the world. It's in the top three largest domestic networks, with nonstop service to nearly 200 U.S. cities. International service is also booming, as DEN has recently grown to a roster of 26 international nonstop routes. An extensive development project is currently underway that will add 39 new gates and expand the Great Hall.

It's now easier than ever to get from DEN to downtown Denver. For an affordable fare, travelers are able to take the A line commuter train directly from the terminal to Denver Union Station.

Airline carriers serving Denver International Airport

Aeromexico
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
Allegiant
American Airlines
Boutique Air

British Airways
Cayman Airways
Copa Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Denver Air Connection
Edelweiss

Frontier Airlines
Icelandair
JetBlue Airways
Lufthansa
Norwegian
Southwest Airlines

Spirit Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
United Airlines
Volaris
WestJet

Denver, CO Train Information

RTD's extensive light rail system connects commuters to stops all across the metro area, making it easy and affordable to get around. For an affordable day pass, the A Line train transports travelers directly from the terminal at Denver International Airport to Denver Union Station in the heart of downtown.

Amtrak's California Zephyr line stops in Denver on its way from San Francisco to Chicago, while the Winter Park Express whisks skiers and snowboarders from Denver Union Station straight to the platform at Winter Park (January to March).

Denver, CO Ground Transportation

RTD offers eco-friendly bus transportation throughout the metro area, as well as SkyRide bus service to and from Denver International Airport. Downtown, rideshare services, taxis, pedicabs, and free shuttles on the 16th Street Mall are readily available.

Distance To...

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Boulder, CO	29 mi	35 min	n/a	N/A
Fort Collins, CO	65 mi	1 hr 6 min	n/a	N/A
Colorado Springs, CO	71 mi	1 hr 7 min	45 min	USD $344+
Cheyenne, WY	100 mi	1 hr 34 min	n/a	N/A
Aspen, CO	198 mi	3 hr 30 min	45 min	USD $623+
Albuquerque, NM	449 mi	6 hr 28 min	1 hr 15 min	USD $240+
Salt Lake City, UT	521 mi	7 hr 54 min	1 hr 25 min	USD $138+