Colorado is in the top 10 of WalletHub and CardHubís 2016 best and worst states for summer road trips and the best gas credit cards.†ìWalletHubís road-trip report compared the 50 states in terms of 21 relevant metrics that speak to each stateís suitability to summer travelers with a dual mandate of fun and frugality. The data set ranges from average gas prices to the quality of roads to the number of attractions.î†Colorado as a road-trip destination (1- best; 25 – average):
- 16th ñ Number of attractions
- 16th ñ Average gas prices
- 27th ñ Number of nightlife options per capita
- 15th ñ Vehicle miles traveled per capita
- 11th ñ Number of scenic byways
- 24th ñ Lowest price of camping
- 11th ñ Driving laws rating
- 21st ñ Number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled
