Car rental in vail town?

Question

Hi

Are there any car rentals in Vail town?

We reach EGE airport on a Saturday around 10;00 AM with 3 carry ons. We are planning to take a bus from EGE Eagle Airport to Vail town. I read bus fare is only $4 and takes around an hour. I just need to find out if it's same on Saturday as they may have weekend hours.

Later we plan to take a car rental as we fly out of Denver airport. Wondering if vail town has car rental locations so that I don't have to go to EGE airport to rent a car when leaving.

Thank You

Answer

Vail itself has a few local car rental options, but they are limited compared to larger airports. Most visitors either rent at Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) or at Denver International Airport (DEN). However, some services do offer car rentals in Vail town, often through hotel partnerships or local rental agencies, and some may require advance booking.

Regarding your bus from EGE to Vail:

The bus fare you mentioned ($4) sounds correct for a local bus, but check the exact service—many visitors use the ECO Transit buses, which run regularly from Eagle to Vail. On Saturdays, service typically operates on a weekend schedule, which may be slightly less frequent, but early morning departures around 10:00 AM are usually available.
The bus ride takes roughly 50-60 minutes, so it’s a convenient and inexpensive way to reach Vail without a car.

For car rental in Vail town:

Local rental agencies like Vail Valley Rentals and some concierge/hotel-arranged services may provide vehicles for pickup in town.
Availability can be limited during peak seasons (summer, ski season), so reserving ahead is strongly recommended.
Alternatively, you could plan to rent your car at Eagle Airport on the day you leave Vail, or at Denver Airport upon arrival if flying out from there. This can often be simpler and may provide more vehicle options.

Summary:

Bus from EGE to Vail on Saturday is feasible; fares are low, and travel time is about an hour.
Car rentals in Vail exist but are limited; advance booking is recommended.
If convenience and choice are priorities, renting at EGE or DEN might be easier.

So, for your itinerary, you can comfortably take the bus from EGE to Vail on Saturday morning, enjoy your stay, and then either pick up a car locally in Vail (if pre-arranged) or rent at EGE/Denver for your return or onward travel.

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