Dillon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dillon

With a population of 961, Dillon is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dillon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dillon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Snake River Saloon and Steakhouse (23074 Us Highway 6) and Vue Rooftop- Dillon (122 Lake Dillon Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Dillon

Dillon in October
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dillon in October
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dillon in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Dillon, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Dillon

Plane

Although Dillon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 miles from Dillon. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dillon departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dillon. The train journey from Dillon to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $70 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dillon is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 57 miles from Dillon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dillon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Dillon takes 85 miles and will cost you around $55. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

Although Dillon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 miles from Dillon. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dillon departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dillon. The train journey from Dillon to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $70 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dillon is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 57 miles from Dillon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dillon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Dillon takes 85 miles and will cost you around $55. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airlines serving Dillon

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dillon

Most booked hotels in Dillon

The Pad
2 stars
Excellent (9, 326 reviews)
$59+
Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 57 reviews)
$129+
Dillon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 655 reviews)
$144+
New Summit Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1069 reviews)
$99+
Comfort Suites Summit County
2 stars
Excellent (8, 432 reviews)
$116+
Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.5, 301 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Dillon

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dillon (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dillon (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.