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 9 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, Vintage (12 Vail Road, Suite 100) and Bully Ranch (20 Vail Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$711
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$711
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 47 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vail from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 06m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vail from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 06m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,668 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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, A Marriott Vacation Club Resort, Vail offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $1,274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,041 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $31 to $6,397 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 42% 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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Sitzmark Vail
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$1,130+
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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$1,252+
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Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$532+
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The Sebastian - Vail
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$1,065+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$583+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.