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, Alpenrose Vail (100 East Meadow Dr. Suite 25) and The Restaurant at Chasing Rabbits Vail (141 E Meadow Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine (1300 Westhaven Drive) and Ridge + River (595 Vail Valley Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$409
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$409
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 29 miles 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 Seattle and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Ace, 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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Ace, 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,016 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,346 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,573 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 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 $812 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,275 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 43% 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)
$788+
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The Pines Lodge, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 229 reviews)
$478+
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Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 437 reviews)
$347+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Vail
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 158 reviews)
$365+
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The Sebastian - Vail
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 250 reviews)
$726+
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Renting a car in Vail

Renting a car in Vail costs $73 per day, on average, or $219 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 Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vail costs $73 per day, on average, or $219 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 Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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