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, Ludwig's (20 Vail Road) and Sweet Basil - Vail (193 East Gore Creek Dr.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive) and Tavernetta Vail (Vail Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$675
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$675
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 23h 32m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail.

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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

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 23h 32m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail.

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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

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 (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,785 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 $1,193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,550 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $30 to $6,218 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 48% 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)
$812+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,020+
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Woolley's Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$470+
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Grand Hyatt Vail
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$659+
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Tivoli Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$438+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.83 and $22.44. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.83 and $22.44. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.