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How to get there
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
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $97 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 20 miles from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, 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 285 miles and will cost you around $150. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 615 miles.

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Watkins from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $97 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 20 miles from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, 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 285 miles and will cost you around $150. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 615 miles.

Airports near Watkins

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Watkins

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,036 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (972 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$681+
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Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$131+
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Econo Lodge Denver International Airport
0 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$109+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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