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
$59
2 travelers
Flight to Vail
3 nights at hotel
Vail in March
Estimated package price
$59
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 47 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vail include United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Austin and takes around 4h 33m.

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 Turo, among others, in Denver.

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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from Austin and takes around 4h 33m.

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 Turo, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (8,139 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,121 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,472 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,993 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,883 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,347 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,413 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 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 $575 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $518 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 $33 to $2,122 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 40% 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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Sitzmark Vail
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 627 reviews)
$250+
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The Arrabelle At Vail Square
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 449 reviews)
$315+
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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1314 reviews)
$155+
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Tivoli Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 926 reviews)
$166+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 513 reviews)
$376+
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Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 499 reviews)
$199+
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Renting a car in Vail

Renting a car in Vail costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Vail.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Standard (Subaru Outback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vail, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vail costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Vail.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Standard (Subaru Outback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vail, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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