Getting Around, Aurora Travel and Transport
(Aurora, Colorado - CO, USA)
Since Aurora is such a sprawling city, with many of its attractions being spread around, it makes a lot of sense to opt for a rental car when considering your transport options.
Hire cars are particularly suitable if you wish to travel outside of the city's boundaries and are planning day trips.
National car rental chains are in good supply at nearby
Denver International Airport. However, local car rental companies do tend to provide more competitive prices, usually being better value for money and found on roads such as East 6th Street, East Mississippi Avenue (Michaels Plaza Shopping) and South Havana Street.
Travelers choosing car rental over public transport should note the extremely seasonal weather that Colorado experiences. If you are intending to travel during the cold winter months, then icy roads and snow can be expected anytime between November and February. During the winter, many locals in Aurora drive with shovels, rock salt and de-icer spray in their cars, in case of heavy snow or icy conditions when they park.
Denver International Airport (DEN)/ Arriving by Air
Address: 8500 Pena Boulevard, Denver, Colorado CO, 80249, USA
Tel: +1 303 342 2000
If you are flying into this part of Colorado, then it is most likely that you will choose to fly into Denver's nearby airport. In fact, from Aurora, Denver International Airport is under 18 miles / 29 km away, being located to the northeast and reached by following the Pena Boulevard for the majority of the journey. The
ground transport options at the airport are quite extensive, catering for in the region of 40 million passengers annually. Those wishing to travel into nearby Aurora can choose between public bus transport, numerous
shuttle buses (
shared rides) and several
taxi cab companies, such as Yellow Taxis and Metro Taxis.
Car Rental
For those intending to hire a car to drive out of the city, possibly planning day trips, there are several prominent roads that will likely connect your chosen destination. These include Interstate I-225, which heads northwards to the I-70 and southwestwards to the I-25, as well as the north to south E-470 beltway on the city's eastern boundary. Drivers wishing to travel between Aurora and
Denver will find that it is as simple as following
East Colfax Avenue (US-40 / US-287).
Buses
Tel: +1 303 299 6000
For visitors opting to get around Aurora and the
Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area via public buses, the
RTD transit company (Regional Transportation District) is on hand. These buses and shuttles connect all of the principal places of interest both in and around the city, such as the Aurora Hills Golf Course, the City Center Marketplace, Del Mar Park, Mount Nebo Memorial Park and the Star K. Ranch Park.
Trains
A Regional Transportation District
light rail transit service covers much of Denver. The I-225 rail line serves as a welcome addition to Aurora's transport infrastructure, making its appearance in 2016 and coming with stations on 2nd Avenue, 13th Avenue, Centrepoint Drive, Colfax Avenue, the Fitzsimons Parkway, Florida Avenue and Peoria Street.
Taxis
Taxis and limos are easy to arrange by phone in Aurora, with popular choices including Baylee's Limousines on South Hannibal Street (tel: +1 720 297 5883), and Griggs Taxis and Limos on Hanover Street (tel: +1 303 862 1329). Alternatively, taxi transport can be booked by your hotel concierge, being a safe bet for those looking to travel to and from the airport / city center.
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