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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 $172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $120 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Laramie, the bus ride to Watkins takes 282 km and will cost you around $100. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about $236 for a journey of 877 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 $172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $120 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Laramie, the bus ride to Watkins takes 282 km and will cost you around $100. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about $236 for a journey of 877 km.

Airports near Watkins

COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Watkins

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,794 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$465+
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Cambria Hotel Denver International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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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)
$93+
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Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. 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 $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watkins, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.