Colorado • DELIVERY GUIDE
Cannabis Delivery in Colorado
Get legal cannabis delivered to your door — the complete guide to ordering delivery in the Centennial State
Colorado was a cannabis pioneer, but delivery came later than you might expect. While the state legalized recreational cannabis in 2012, delivery only became legal in 2020 for medical and 2021 for recreational — and only in cities that opted in. Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and a handful of other cities now allow delivery. This guide covers everything you need to know about ordering legal cannabis delivery in Colorado.
Quick Facts
How Delivery Works in Colorado
Colorado requires cities to opt-in to cannabis delivery — it's not automatic statewide. Currently, delivery is available in Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Longmont, Thornton, Northglenn, and Superior. If you're outside these cities, you'll need to visit a dispensary in person.
Dispensary Direct Delivery
Most CommonOrder directly from a licensed dispensary that holds a delivery permit. Options are limited — fewer than 5% of Denver dispensaries currently offer delivery. Call ahead or check their website to confirm they deliver to your address.
Delivery Services (Grn Bus, etc.)
Third-Party PlatformServices like Grn Bus partner with licensed dispensaries to deliver in Denver and Aurora. They offer online ordering, real-time tracking, and scheduled delivery windows.
Weedmaps / Leafly
Find & CompareUse Weedmaps or Leafly to find dispensaries that deliver to your address. Filter by "delivery" and check each dispensary's delivery zone. Options are more limited in Colorado than in states like California.
Medical Delivery
For Registered PatientsMedical patients with a Colorado MMJ card can order delivery from licensed medical dispensaries. Medical patients get higher purchase limits and lower taxes, but must be 21+ for delivery (18-20 year old patients cannot use delivery).
How to Order Delivery
Cannabis delivery in Colorado is more limited than in states like California. Here's how to check availability and place an order:
Confirm Your City Allows Delivery
Delivery is only legal in cities that opted in: Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Longmont, Thornton, Northglenn, and Superior. If you're in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, or most other cities, delivery is not available — you'll need to visit a dispensary.
Find a Dispensary That Delivers
Use Weedmaps, Leafly, or a service like Grn Bus. Enter your address to confirm delivery availability. Many Denver dispensaries don't offer delivery, so options are limited compared to in-store shopping.
Browse Menu & Build Your Order
Shop flower, edibles, concentrates, and more. Colorado has LOWER delivery limits than most states: 1 oz flower, 8g concentrate, or 800mg THC in edibles per day for recreational. Medical limits are higher.
Place Order & Choose Payment
Complete checkout and select your delivery window. Most services accept debit cards; some accept cash at delivery. Budget 15%+ for state taxes plus any local taxes.
Receive Your Delivery
When the driver arrives, show your government-issued photo ID proving you're 21+. You must be the person who placed the order — no proxies allowed. Delivery is to private residences only.
What to Expect at Delivery
Colorado has specific rules for cannabis delivery. Here's what the experience looks like:
- Driver arrives in a vehicle with security features (alarm, locked storage)
- Delivery to PRIVATE RESIDENCES only — no hotels, businesses, dorms, or public property
- You must be the person who placed the order
- Show valid government-issued photo ID (must be 21+)
- Medical patients also show Colorado MMJ card
- Pay with debit card or cash (varies by service)
- Products arrive in child-resistant, compliant packaging
- Drivers cannot enter your home
- Delivery hours: typically 8 AM - midnight
Fees & Purchase Limits
Colorado has LOWER purchase limits for delivery than many other states. Here's what to know:
Delivery Tips
- Check if your city allows delivery BEFORE searching — most don't
- Delivery options are limited — dispensary visits often have better selection
- Have your ID ready — must match the name on the order
- Private residence only — no hotels, Airbnbs run as businesses, or dorms
- Medical patients 18-20 cannot use delivery (must be 21+)
- Tipping is appreciated (15-20% is standard)
- Schedule delivery in advance for best availability
- Denver has social equity delivery requirements — support local operators
- Check Weedmaps for dispensaries that actually deliver (many don't)
- Colorado limits are LOWER than CA, MI, or NY — plan accordingly
Common Questions
Can I get cannabis delivered to my hotel in Denver?
No. Colorado law only allows delivery to private residences where someone lives. Hotels, motels, and most short-term rentals are not eligible. You'll need to visit a dispensary in person.
Can tourists order cannabis delivery in Colorado?
Only if you're staying at a private residence (not a hotel). You must be 21+ with valid ID. The bigger issue for tourists is finding a delivery-eligible address.
Why can't I find delivery in my city?
Colorado requires cities to opt-in to delivery. Most cities haven't. Currently only Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Longmont, Thornton, Northglenn, and Superior allow it. Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and most other cities do not.
I'm a medical patient under 21 — can I get delivery?
No. Even with a valid Colorado medical marijuana card, you must be 21+ to receive delivery. Patients aged 18-20 must purchase in-store or have a caregiver shop for them.
Why are delivery limits lower than what I can buy in-store?
Colorado set conservative delivery limits (1 oz flower, 8g concentrate, 800mg edibles) when the program launched. In-store limits are higher. If you need more, you'll need to visit a dispensary.
Why don't more dispensaries offer delivery?
Delivery has been slow to catch on in Colorado. With dispensaries on nearly every corner in Denver, most customers just drive to a store. Denver also has social equity requirements for delivery services that add complexity.
