Watkins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watkins to see all of its attractions.
When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watkins include Air Canada, Avianca and Air China. The shortest domestic flight to Watkins departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $93 for a 9h 31m trip.
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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Watkins takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Cheyenne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 140 miles.
Renting a car in Watkins costs $78 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.