Dillon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dillon
With a population of 961, Dillon is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dillon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dillon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Snake River Saloon and Steakhouse (23074 Us Highway 6) and Vue Rooftop- Dillon (122 Lake Dillon Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Dillon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dillon in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Dillon, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Dillon
Plane
Although Dillon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 miles from Dillon. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dillon departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dillon. The train journey from Dillon to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $111 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dillon is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 57 miles from Dillon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dillon, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Dillon takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 645 miles.
Airlines serving Dillon
Where to stay in popular areas of Dillon
Most booked hotels in Dillon
Renting a car in Dillon
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dillon (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dillon, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.