Dillon travel guide

Dillon Tourism | Dillon Guide

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dillon in May
Estimated hotel price
$124
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, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dillon departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.

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 $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $53 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 Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dillon using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Dillon takes 645 miles and will cost you around $89. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 935 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, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dillon departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.

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 $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $53 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 Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dillon using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Dillon takes 645 miles and will cost you around $89. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 935 miles.

Airlines serving Dillon

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 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, 328 reviews)
$64+
Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 57 reviews)
$126+
Dillon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 653 reviews)
$109+
New Summit Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1069 reviews)
$87+
Comfort Suites Summit County
2 stars
Excellent (8, 431 reviews)
$119+
Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.5, 303 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Dillon

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.