Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Vail travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vail

With a population of 5,305, Vail is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vail has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Vail

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ludwig's (20 Vail Road) and Sweet Basil - Vail (193 East Gore Creek Dr.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive) and Tavernetta Vail (Vail Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in March
Estimated package price
$63
2 travelers
Flight to Vail
3 nights at hotel
Vail in March
Estimated package price
$63
2 travelers
Flight to Vail
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vail in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Vail, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Vail

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 29 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vail include United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 74 miles from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Denver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.1 miles from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 80 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 29 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vail include United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 74 miles from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Denver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.1 miles from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 80 miles from the city center.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vail

From 5-star hotels such as the Sonnenalp to great affordable options like the Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, Vail offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $538 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fallridge At Vail and The Sebastian - Vail King Hotel Room. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vail, with prices from $18 to $2,040 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Vail by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Vail

Most booked hotels in Vail

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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 232 reviews)
$320+
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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1314 reviews)
$135+
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Tivoli Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 916 reviews)
$138+
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Grand Hyatt Vail
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 348 reviews)
$249+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 509 reviews)
$363+
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The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 316 reviews)
$237+
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Renting a car in Vail

Renting a car in Vail costs $89 per day, on average, or $268 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Vail Eagle County.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vail, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vail costs $89 per day, on average, or $268 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Vail Eagle County.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vail, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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