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Where to stay
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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
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 20h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $94 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 32 km from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Watkins takes 459 km and will cost you around $72. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 885 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 20h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $94 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 32 km from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Watkins takes 459 km and will cost you around $72. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 885 km.

Airports near Watkins

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Watkins

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,081 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,331 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watkins

Most booked hotels in Watkins

Woolley’s Classic Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$641+
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Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$152+
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Econo Lodge Denver International Airport
0 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$156+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
$112+
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Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota 4Runner or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Toyota 4Runner or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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