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 May
Estimated hotel price
$398
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$398
1 night at 3-star 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 47 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vail include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Vail takes 877 km and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 998 km. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vail include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Vail takes 877 km and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 998 km. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city center.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,486 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (913 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 $715 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $817 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vail, with prices from $18 to $3,681 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 48% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Vail by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Vail

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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1305 reviews)
$123+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 231 reviews)
$562+
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The Pines Lodge, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 230 reviews)
$267+
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Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 437 reviews)
$221+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Vail
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 157 reviews)
$330+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 493 reviews)
$264+
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Renting a car in Vail

Renting a car in Vail costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 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, 30% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vail costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 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, 30% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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