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 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, 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, Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine (1300 Westhaven Drive) and Ridge + River (595 Vail Valley Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$549
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$549
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.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (8,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vail

From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort and Residences 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 $929 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $792 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 holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $56 to $6,392 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 8% 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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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$562+
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The Arrabelle At Vail Square
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$535+
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Grand Hyatt Vail
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$480+
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The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort by Vail Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$364+
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Evergreen Lodge at Vail
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$213+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.35 and $31.13. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Subaru Outback or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.35 and $31.13. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Subaru Outback or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.