Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vail has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Vail

If you’re looking for affordable options, The 10th (Mid-Vail area on Vail Mountain) and Game Creek Restaurant (Vail Mountain, Game Creek Bowl) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sweet Basil - Vail (193 East Gore Creek Dr.) and Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 510
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 510
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 The shortest flight to Vail from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Vail takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 35. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 1014 km. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from downtown 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 The shortest flight to Vail from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vail. The train journey from Vail to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vail, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Vail takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 35. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 1014 km. The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Airports near Vail

ASEAspen Pitkin County
HDNHayden Yampa Valley
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 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 C$ 736 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,302 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Vail, with prices from C$ 24 to C$ 5,006 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Vail are about 45% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vail

Most booked hotels in Vail

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Grand Hyatt Vail
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 435+
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Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 559+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 390+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Renting a car in Vail

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.02 and C$ 20.02. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.02 and C$ 20.02. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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