Watkins travel guide

Watkins Tourism | Watkins Guide

You're Going to Love Watkins

Watkins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Watkins

Watkins in May
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in May
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Watkins

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $136 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 32 km from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Watkins takes 1038 km and will cost you around $284. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1505 km.

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $136 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 32 km from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Watkins takes 1038 km and will cost you around $284. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1505 km.

Airports near Watkins

Airlines serving Watkins

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,865 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,659 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watkins

Most booked hotels in Watkins

Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$262+
Hyatt Regency Aurora - Denver Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$247+
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$599+
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$202+
Cambria Hotel Denver International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$211+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, Mediocre reviews)
$105+

Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19.