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.
Where to Eat in Vail
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 Topgolf Swing Suites at Grand Hyatt Vail (1300 Westhaven Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.
When to visit Vail
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vail in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Vail, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Vail
Plane
When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 29 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vail departs from New York and takes around 6h 08m.
Car
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 NU Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Greyhound operates bus routes to Vail. 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 center.
Airlines serving Vail
Where to stay in Vail
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz Carlton Club Vail to great affordable options like the Antlers at Vail, Vail offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $454 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $715 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vail
Most booked hotels in Vail
Renting a car in Vail
Renting a car in Vail costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Vail.
Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. 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 EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.