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.
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″.
Although Silverthorne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 72 km from Silverthorne. 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 Silverthorne departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Silverthorne. The train journey from Silverthorne to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $57 for a 9h 31m trip.
Another option to get to Silverthorne is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 94 km from Silverthorne. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Silverthorne, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Silverthorne takes 885 km and will cost you around $52. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 998 km.
Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Silverthorne and Quality Inn & Suites Summit County.
Renting a car in Silverthorne costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.86 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 $46.33 and $61.78. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Silverthorne, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.