Vail Mountain Parking & Resort Transportation Guide

Getting Here & Parking

Vail is located in the stunning central Rocky Mountains, 30 miles east of Eagle, Colorado, and just 100 miles west of Denver, Colorado.

First Time Visiting?

If you are new to Vail Mountain, it can seem daunting to find your way around.

See below for the basics of navigating Vail including

  • Where to park at Vail
  • How to access the lifts and mountain
  • Where to find your Ski & Snowboard School check-in location
  • Where to purchase or redeem your winter lift ticket, Epic Pass or Epic Day Pass
  • Parking options at Vail

Vail Village and Parking Locations

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Villages & Parking Guide

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Vail Village Parking

Mountain Access Via Gondola 1 Parking Options Vail Village Parking Garage
Time to Lift 7-minute Walk Ticket Office Location Yes
Winter Parking Rates

Non Peak / Peak

0 – 1 hours: Free

1 – 2 hours: $5 / $10
2 – 3 hours: $10 / $20
3 – 4 hours: $20 / $30
4+ hours: $30 / $40

Entry after 3PM - 4AM: Free

Overnight Rate (4am - 5 am): $60

Summer Parking Rates

Daytime Parking: Free
Overnight Parking: $35

       
  
Directions to Parking

Address: 241 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657

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Lionshead Parking

Mountain Access Eagle Bahn Gondola
Born Free Express Lift (Winter Only)
Parking Options Lionshead Parking Garage
Time to Lift 5-minute Walk Ticket Office Location Yes
Winter Parking Rates 0 – 1 hours: Free
1 – 2 hours: $5 / $10
2 – 3 hours: $10 / $20
3 – 4 hours: $20 / $30
4+ hours: $40
Summer Parking Rates Daytime Parking: Free
Overnight Parking: $35
  
Directions to Parking

Address: 395 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657

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Golden Peak Parking

Mountain Access Riva Bahn Express Lift Parking Options Vail Village Parking Garage
Time to Lift 7-minute Walk Ticket Office Location Winter Only

 

Directions to Parking

Address: 458 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657

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Cascade Village Parking

Mountain Access Chair 20 Parking Options Guests only, or via Bus Stop
Time to Lift N/A Ticket Office Location No

 

Directions to Parking

Address: 1250 Westhaven Cir, Vail, CO 81657

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Parking Updates

To view live parking updates, please visit the link below.

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Getting Here and Transportation

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Vail Resort

Driving Tips

Vail is easily accessible by car and just seconds from Interstate 70.

Driving Directions from Denver

Vail is located 119 miles west of Denver International Airport (DEN) and 97 miles from downtown Denver. Travel west on I-70 from either location. Take exit 176 for Vail Village and Lionshead Village.

Driving Directions from Colorado Springs

Take I-25 North then take exit 194 to merge onto CO-470 West toward Grand Junction. Follow the signs for Grand Junction/I-70 West and merge onto I-70 West. Travel west on I-70 until taking exit 176 toward Vail Village.

Tips for I-70 Mountain Travel

  • Avoid peak travel times if possible. If you are heading eastbound on Saturday or Sunday, plan to leave the mountains after 7 p.m. to stay out of traffic. To be safe, check the weekend and holiday Travel Forecast.
  • Winter Driving Preparedness  
 

Colorado Highway Updates

Follow the Colorado Department of Transportation for all highway and pass related information and condition reports.

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Eagle County Regional Airport

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)

Experience the convenience of nonstop or connecting flights from gateway airports across the U.S. Start your summer vacation the moment you arrive!

For more information and current flight schedules, visit FlyVail.com

Private Jet Service in EGE

If you're visiting Vail via private aircraft, the Vail Valley Jet Center can assist you with aircraft storage and services. The jet center also provides international customs clearance, catering services, flight planning assistance, aircraft maintenance and cleaning, and full concierge services.

For more information about the Vail Valley Jet Center visit VVJC.com or call 970.524.7700.

Flight & Transit Services

Your mountain getaway is a hassle-free trip away, no matter where you’re visiting from. Arrive by car for a quick getaway from the Front Range, or fly into one of two nearby airports and find that shuttles, private car services, and rental car options are readily available for your convenience. Vail is just 30 miles away from Eagle County Airport (EGE) and 100 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN).

Learn more about air travel and shuttle services below.

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Useful Resources

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Operating Hours

Current operating hours of Vail Mountain

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Trail Maps

Winter and Summer trail maps

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Ski & Snowboard School Locations

Vail has three base area check-in locations for lessons.

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On Mountain Dining

Details about our On Mountain Dining Options

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Village Dining

View a curated list of all the village dining options

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Lift & Terrain Status

Terrain, Trail and Lift information

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