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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vail has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vail

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sweet Basil (193 East Gore Creek Dr. Suite 201) and Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive Ste 201) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Makoto Vail, Modern Japanese Cuisine (1300 Westhaven Drive) and Barrio Social (100 E Meadow Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$460
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
$460
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 47 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 119 km from Vail. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 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 $680 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,177 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vail

Most booked hotels in Vail

The Arrabelle At Vail Square, A Rockresort
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$515+
Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$355+
Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$243+
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$667+
Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$255+
Grand Hyatt Vail
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$462+

Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $18.98 and $25.31. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Fusion or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $18.98 and $25.31. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Fusion or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.