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, Swiss Chalet (20 Vail Road) and Montauk Seafood Grill (549 E. Lionshead Circle) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Barrio Social (100 E Meadow Dr) and Gessner Colorado Mountain Grill (1300 Westhaven Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$638
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in November
Estimated hotel price
$638
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 20h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $121 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Vail takes 459 km and will cost you around $152. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $258 for a journey of 998 km. 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 20h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $121 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Vail takes 459 km and will cost you around $152. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $258 for a journey of 998 km. 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 (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,085 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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 $1,043 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,008 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $31 to $6,364 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 49% 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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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$792+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$308+
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Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$456+
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The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$399+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.