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 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 75 km from Dillon. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico 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 Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $57 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dillon is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 91 km from Dillon. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dillon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Dillon takes 459 km and will cost you around $80. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 885 km.

Plane

Although Dillon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 75 km from Dillon. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico 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 Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $57 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dillon is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 91 km from Dillon. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dillon, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Dillon takes 459 km and will cost you around $80. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 885 km.

Airlines serving Dillon

Lufthansa
Good (4,575 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,403 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,277 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,545 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,665 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,463 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dillon

Most booked hotels in Dillon

The Pad
2 stars
Excellent (9, 322 reviews)
$61+
Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 57 reviews)
$149+
Dillon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 656 reviews)
$139+
New Summit Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1072 reviews)
$99+
Comfort Suites Summit County
2 stars
Excellent (8, 433 reviews)
$116+
Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.5, 300 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Dillon

Expect to pay $3.86 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 $46.33 and $61.78. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.86 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 $46.33 and $61.78. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.