Watkins travel guide
Watkins Tourism | Watkins Guide
You're Going to Love Watkins
Watkins is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watkins to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Watkins
How to Get to Watkins
Plane
When flying to Watkins, you’ll arrive at Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watkins include Air Canada, Avianca and Air China. The shortest domestic flight to Watkins departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watkins. The train journey from Watkins to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $93 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Watkins is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 32 km from Watkins. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watkins, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Watkins takes 169 km and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 459 km.
Airlines serving Watkins
Where to stay in popular areas of Watkins
Most booked hotels in Watkins
Renting a car in Watkins
Renting a car in Watkins costs $78 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watkins (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Watkins is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.