How to Find Cheap Hotels in Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins is a city of brewpubs, coffee shops, restaurants and nightlife, with many hotels and motels to accommodate visitors. One of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Fort Collins was also Number One on Money magazine's 2006 list of best places to live.
Book rooms using the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below). You can also call (800) 274-3678 to book. Expect moderate rates.
Choose accommodations near Colorado State University for low rates and convenient access to the downtown Fort Collins area.
Select lodgings away from Highway 287 and closer to the heart of the city for cheaper deals.
Check out Mulberry Street in downtown Fort Collins for cheap motels, hotels and inns within walking distance of Colorado State University and the Old Town historic district.
Buy airplane tickets online and fly via Allegiant Air to the Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport in nearby Loveland, Colorado.
Bicycle in and around Fort Collins as a safer alternative to driving for visitors unfamiliar with street layouts and Colorado's unpredictable weather conditions.
Consider visiting Fort Collins in autumn. Classes still are in session, the leaves are at their most colorful and the weather is crisp but still comfortable for cycling or walking around.
Pack for varied weather conditions and layer your clothing for efficiency, as Colorado weather is constantly changing.
Get maps and route information for the Fort Collins TransFort local bus system to plot your routes before you leave.