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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Watkins include Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Watkins from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 94 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 20 miles from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Watkins takes 645 miles and will cost you around C$ 252. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about C$ 364 for a journey of 690 miles.

Plane

When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Watkins include Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Watkins from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 94 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 20 miles from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Watkins takes 645 miles and will cost you around C$ 252. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about C$ 364 for a journey of 690 miles.

Airports near Watkins

Airlines serving Watkins

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 580+
Hyatt Regency Aurora - Denver Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Cambria Hotel Denver International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 168+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Airport/Aurora
2 stars
Mediocre (3.4, Mediocre reviews)
C$ 87+

Renting a car in Watkins

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75.