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.
Activities & attractions in Vail
Where to Eat in Vail
If you’re looking for affordable options, The 10th (Mid-Vail area on Vail Mountain) and Game Creek Restaurant (Vail Mountain, Game Creek Bowl) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sweet Basil - Vail (193 East Gore Creek Dr.) and Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.
When to visit Vail
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″.
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, Frontier and GOL. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 16m.
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 NU Car, 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.
Airlines serving Vail
Where to stay in Vail
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz Carlton Club Vail to great affordable options like the Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, Vail offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $578 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,075 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vail, with prices from $14 to $4,341 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 55% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vail
Most booked hotels in Vail
Renting a car in Vail
Renting a car in Vail costs $71 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Vail.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Nissan Armada or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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