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BroomfieldBroomfield, Colorado
Skip Broomfield as a destination: it's a Denver suburb with a mall and a wildlife refuge. Use it only if you need a hotel near the airport or a stop on the way to Boulder.
Broomfield is a combined city and county of about 77,000 people, 14 miles northwest of Denver and 12 miles southeast of Boulder. It has a shopping mall, a general-aviation airport and a national wildlife refuge. Most travellers pass through on US 36 without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- Airport
- BJC
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Broomfield911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Broomfield, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBroomfield is a safe suburb.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Denver International (DEN), about 30–40 min east.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per person$15–30
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (General aviation only; commercial flights use Denver International (DEN), about 30–40 min east.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Broomfield: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
4 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. RTD bus routes serve Denver and Boulder, but frequencies are low. Ride-hailing is available.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
US 36 west, about 15 min by car
Pearl Street Mall, hiking at Chautauqua.
Denver
goDoor to door: 30 min
US 36 east, about 20 min by car
Museums, sports, LoDo.
Rocky Mountain National Park
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
US 36 west to Estes Park, about 1 h 15 min
Full day; arrive before 8 am in summer to avoid queues.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near US 36 / Interlocken
Closest to the highway and the airport; chain hotels.
FlatIron Crossing area
Next to the mall; restaurants and a movie theatre within walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120
- Mid
- $120–200
- High
- $200+
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel (e.g. Renaissance Boulder Flatiron)1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| RTD bus to Denver (one way)2 × US$5 · check | US$9 |
| Ride-hailing to Denver (one way)2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$55 |
| Trip total≈ US$302 per person per day, bed included | US$604 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner, per person | $15–30 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
| Movie ticket | $12–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rocky Flats was a nuclear weapons plant; the wildlife refuge is safe, but some areas remain off-limits — stay on marked trails.
- Broomfield has no downtown core; most services are along US 36 and 120th Avenue.
- Winter driving on US 36 can be icy; check conditions before heading to the mountains.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Broomfield → Denver (RTD bus): about $4.50, 30–40 min (check)
- Broomfield → Boulder (RTD bus): about $4.50, 20–30 min (check)
- Taxi Broomfield → Denver International Airport: $60–80 (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Broomfield. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge with trail map and access rules.
- Eat page for FlatIron Crossing food court and nearby restaurants.
- Sleep page with verified hotel prices and shuttle info for BJC.
Sources
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