Comparison · Denver vs Sedona · United States
Denver vs Sedona
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Denver for Mile High City, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Sedona for Red rock buttes, Hiking and a milder winter. Denver is generally less expensive, and the two are about 807 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 807 km
- Less expensive
- Denver
- Best time for Denver
- June–September
- Best time for Sedona
- March–May and September–November
Side by side
| Denver | Sedona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Mile High City, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Craft beer | Red rock buttes, Hiking and Cathedral Rock |
| Best time to visit | June–September | March–May and September–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $210–$350 | $260–$450 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 31°C (88°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 6°C (43°F) | December, 13°C (55°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | DEN | PHX, FLG |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Denver for…
Mile High City, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Denver sits on the high plains at about 1,609 metres — one mile above sea level — with the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains filling the western skyline. Its compact downtown links the restored Union Station, Larimer Square and LoDo with the Golden…
Choose Sedona for…
Red rock buttes, Hiking and a milder winter. Sedona is a small town of about 10,000 people at roughly 1,300 metres, surrounded by towering red sandstone buttes such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte in the Coconino National Forest. Most visits revolve around hiking, jeep tours and…
Top sights compared
| # | Denver | Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre | Cathedral Rock |
| 2 | Denver Art Museum | Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte |
| 3 | Colorado State Capitol | Chapel of the Holy Cross |
| 4 | Denver Union Station | Devil's Bridge |
| 5 | Larimer Square | Red Rock State Park |
Food compared
| Denver | Sedona |
|---|---|
| Green chile | Prickly pear margarita |
| Smothered breakfast burrito | Navajo taco |
| Denver omelette | Elote |
| Rocky Mountain oysters | Green chile |
Which is cheaper?
Denver is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $210–$350 per person there, against $260–$450 in Sedona (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Denver on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 807 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 8 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Denver or Sedona cheaper?
Denver is usually less expensive: about $210–$350 a day mid-range against $260–$450 (estimates).
+Is Denver or Sedona better for a first trip?
Pick Denver for Mile High City, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Sedona for Red rock buttes, Hiking and a milder winter.
+How far is Denver from Sedona?
About 807 km in a straight line.