How to Find Cheap Hotels in Telluride, Colorado. High up in San Miguel County, Colorado, sits Telluride. Originally a mining site in the 1880s, Telluride is now a National Historic Site. It nearly became a ghost town after the mines closed in the 1960s and 1970s, but with the development of the winter sports industry and its natural landscape, it has become one of the biggest ski and snowboard destinations in the United States.
Book your accommodations through the Telluride Tourism Board Web site (see Resources below). You can also call to book at (800) 450-0735. Expect moderate to expensive prices.
Look online for package deals that offer discounts on flights, accommodations and skiing.
Stay outside Telluride in the nearby towns of Ridgway or Ouray for cheap lodgings and quiet surroundings away from the bustle of the mountain resort.
Pitch a tent or park your RV when weather allows. Town Park offers accommodations for extremely low prices. You can even take a hot shower for a minimal fee.
Visit Telluride during the summer for lower-priced accommodations and more selection, as campgrounds are also available then.
Be aware, when driving, that hikers, cyclists and four-wheelers have the right of way in Telluride, especially on hilly roads.
Consider your pets when you leave on vacation. In keeping with general Colorado practice, pets are welcome in Telluride, but you cannot leave them in hotel rooms unattended, and they are not allowed on snow trails.
Fly via American West, Continental, Great Lakes or United Express into the Telluride Airport, only 5 minutes from town. Daily flights are available in summer and winter.
Grab an airport shuttle to take you directly to your lodgings. Taxi services are also available.
Ride the Galloping Goose, Telluride's free bus, to destinations within the town.
Ride the free gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village, the local ski resort, for easy access to the slopes.
