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, 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

Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$375
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and GOL. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $68 for a 9h 31m trip.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Vail takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 620 miles. 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 GOL. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $68 for a 9h 31m trip.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Vail takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 620 miles. 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

ASEAspen Pitkin County
HDNHayden Yampa Valley
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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, Vail offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $744 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vail, with prices from $18 to $4,152 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 49% cheaper 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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Grand Hyatt Vail
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 356 reviews)
$257+
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Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1269 reviews)
$125+
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 445 reviews)
$331+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 232 reviews)
$371+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 835 reviews)
$144+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 488 reviews)
$349+
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Renting a car in Vail

Renting a car in Vail costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 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, 22% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vail costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 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, 22% more expensive than at Denver Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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