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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watkins to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Watkins

Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 18h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $176 for a 8h 34m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Watkins takes 877 km and will cost you around $105. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $206 for a journey of 990 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 18h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $176 for a 8h 34m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Watkins takes 877 km and will cost you around $105. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $206 for a journey of 990 km.

Airports near Watkins

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Watkins

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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)
$180+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$626+
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Sylo Hotel Denver Airport, A Ramada By Wyndham
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$121+
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Econo Lodge Denver International Airport
0 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$100+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
$105+
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Hiring a car in Watkins

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.87 and $22.49. 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 $1.41 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 $16.87 and $22.49. 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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