Arriving by Air

You can fly into Denver International Airport (DIA) or Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), and we’ve included information about both below. If you’re planning on renting a car, we recommend flying into DIA because the drive to Vail is absolutely gorgeous. If you’re not renting a car, you can still fly into Denver and catch a ride with Epic Mountain Express or another ground transportation provider (see Ground Transportation To/From Airport).

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) www.flyvail.com

Conveniently located 35 miles west of Vail, two major carriers provide service to this airport on a seasonal basis:

United Airlines www.united.com

American Airlines www.aa.com

Driving Directions from EGE to Vail

Exit the airport, taking a left on Cooley Mesa Road.

Turn right onto Highway 6 eastbound, and follow it about five miles straight through one roundabout.

At the second roundabout, take your third right (heading north).

Take I-70 East for approximately 30 miles, until you reach Exit 176. You are in Vail! This is the closest airport to Vail.

Denver International Airport (DEN) (www.flydenver.com)

Vail is located approximately 100 miles west from Denver and about 2 hours from DIA. All major airlines service the DIA daily, including:

United Airlines www.united.com

American Airlines www.aa.com

Delta Airlines www.delta.com

Southwest Airlines www.southwest.com

Frontier Airlines www.frontierairlines.com

Driving Directions from DIA to Vail

Exit the airport on Pena Blvd.

Merge onto I-70 West via the exit on the left.

Continue on I-70 West until you reach Exit 176 – Vail. You have arrived! Between 1.5 to 2 hours to drive.

Ground Transportation To/From DIA and Eagle County Regional Airport

Epic Mountain Express (EME) provides transportation directly to your hotel in Vail from the Denver International Airport. EME is a very professional and reliable shuttle service and a great option for those who do not need a car while visiting Colorado. For shuttle reservations and information, use the link www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=GEMINI to get 15% off transportation. You may also call 970.754.7433 and let them know you are a client of Gemini Event Planning for a Vail Wedding.

Other local options once in Vail include:

High Mountain Taxi And Ride Taxi

Provides service between EGE and Vail.

We do not recommend trying to take a taxi from DIA! This is best withing the Vail Valley/Eagle County.

High Mountain Taxi - 800.524.5555

Ride Taxi - 970.949.1111

Car Rentals

All major car rental companies are represented at DIA. Many car rental companies are represented at EGE as well.

Uber is not a common option yet in Vail. Private cars or Rental cars are the most prevalent options.