Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Watkins travel guide

Watkins Tourism | Watkins Guide

You're Going to Love Watkins

Watkins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Watkins

Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Watkins

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $180 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Watkins takes 1320 km and will cost you around $313. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1666 km.

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $180 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From El Paso, the bus ride to Watkins takes 1320 km and will cost you around $313. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1666 km.

Airports near Watkins

COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Watkins

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watkins

Most booked hotels in Watkins

Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Cambria Hotel Denver International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$467+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$134+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Mediocre (3.8, Mediocre reviews)
$113+
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Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.11 and $25.48. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watkins, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.11 and $25.48. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watkins, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.