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 4 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 Larkspur Restaurant - Vail (458 Vail Valley Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in October
Estimated hotel price
$638
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in October
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 29 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vail from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $95 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 74 miles from Vail. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Vail takes 85 miles and will cost you around $83. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 285 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 21h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $95 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 74 miles from Vail. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Vail takes 85 miles and will cost you around $83. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 285 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

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 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 $901 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,416 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from $30 to $6,116 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 43% 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 Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$276+
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$667+
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Grand Hyatt Vail
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$491+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$837+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$384+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vail, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vail, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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