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.
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.
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.
When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 29 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Vail from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 30m.
Another option to get to Vail is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 74 miles from Vail. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.1 miles from downtown Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 80 miles from the city centre.
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$ 559 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,048 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.89 and C$ 22.52. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.