Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Vail deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Vail

If you’re looking for affordable options, The 10th (Mid-Vail area on Vail Mountain) and Game Creek Restaurant (Vail Mountain, Game Creek Bowl) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sweet Basil - Vail (193 East Gore Creek Dr.) and Mountain Standard (193 Gore Creek Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vail.

When to visit Vail

Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 1255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vail in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 1255
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Vail

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Vail, you’ll arrive at Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 47 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Vail Transportation Center, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Vail. Vail is also a commonly used station, and is 128 km from the city centre.

Airports near Vail

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Vail

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vail

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 AED 2,045 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 3,349 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vail, with prices from AED 66 to AED 17,291 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vail are about 55% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vail

Most booked hotels in Vail

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Grand Hyatt Vail
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,175+
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Woolley's Classic Suites Denver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 431+
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The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,509+
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Tivoli Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 873+
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Sonnenalp
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,353+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 434+
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Hiring a car in Vail

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Vail (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Vail is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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