Silverthorne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Silverthorne
With a population of 3,887, Silverthorne is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Silverthorne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Silverthorne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro North- Dillon (270 Dillon Ridge Rd) and Timberline Craft Kitchen (246 V Rainbow Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Silverthorne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Silverthorne in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Silverthorne, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
How to Get to Silverthorne
Plane
Although Silverthorne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 45 miles from Silverthorne. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, GOL, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Silverthorne departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Silverthorne. The train journey from Silverthorne to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $62 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Silverthorne is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 58 miles from Silverthorne. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Silverthorne, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Silverthorne takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 610 miles.
Airlines serving Silverthorne
Where to stay in Silverthorne
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Silverthorne
Most booked hotels in Silverthorne
Renting a car in Silverthorne
Renting a car in Silverthorne costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Silverthorne.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Silverthorne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Silverthorne is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.