Vail is more than 8,000ft. above sea level and some may struggle with altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can hit anyone regardless of physical condition or age. The most common symptoms include: headache, dizziness and nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep.
Staying hydrated is essential! We also recommend enjoying some healthy sugars and carbohydrates during the first day or two of your stay. We promise this will help! If you can, consider arriving early to give yourself time to adjust.
You know we love a good party and a drink or five but please remember, alcohol is more potent at high altitudes - we recommend mixing in a water in between drinks. One drink here = two drinks there!
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 beautiful. 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).
Denver International Airport (DIA):
Vail is located approximately 100 miles west from Denver and about 2-hours from DIA. All major airlines service the DIA daily, including:
Eagle County regional Airport (EGE):
Conveniently located 35 miles west of Vail, two major carriers provide service to this airport on a seasonal basis:
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 this link 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.
Car Rentals:
All major car rental companies are represented at DIA.
Important Note: We do not recommend trying to take a taxi from DIA! This is best within the Vail Valley/Eagle County.
There are two companies that provide service between Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Vail.
• High Mountain Taxi | 800-524-5555
• Ride Taxi | 970-949-1111
Car Rentals:
Many car rental companies are represented at EGE.
Uber/Lyft is not a common option in Vail yet. Private cars or Rental cars are the most prevalent options. The cab companies listed below offer 24-hour door-to-door service and have six-passenger minivans available:
• High Mountain Taxi | 800-524-5555
• Ride Taxi | 970-949-1111
• Vail Valley Taxi | 970-476-8294
• Snowflake Limo | Private Car Service | book via email at snowflakelimo@gmail.com
Free Vail Bus system:
Vail has an amazing in-town shuttle bus service running from Village to Village. In fact, the town's bus service is considered to be the largest free transportation system in the country offering its guests timely service to and from Vail Mountain and throughout town.
Please ask your concierge for a bus printed schedule to help you get around Vail Village.