Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 13 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, Ridge + River (595 Vail Valley Dr) and Topgolf Swing Suites at Grand Hyatt Vail (1300 Westhaven Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$613
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$613
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vail in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Vail, with an average rainfall of 38 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Vail from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $114 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Vail takes 545 miles and will cost you around $166. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $186 for a journey of 620 miles. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 80 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 29 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vail from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $114 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Vail takes 545 miles and will cost you around $166. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $186 for a journey of 620 miles. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 80 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Vail

ASEAspen Pitkin County
HDNHayden Yampa Valley
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,956 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,931 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 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 Four Seasons Resort 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 $791 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,240 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $30 to $6,176 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 46% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
$431+
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Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$522+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$624+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$587+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.73 and $24.97. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.73 and $24.97. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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