Transportation & Lodging

Flight

Eagle Vail Airport or Denver International Airport

Access to Vail is easy and convenient via Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Denver International Airport (DEN). EGE is located just 30 minutes from Vail and has non-stop jet service from numerous major domestic and international cities, and DEN is approximately 2-3.5 hours east of Vail. Note: If you fly in/out of DEN to Vail, the weekend traffic can be extremely heavy at peak times adding 1-2 hours each way. Plan accordingly.

Hotel

The Sonnenalp Hotel

The Sonnenalp is where we will be hosting our reception and ground zero for our wedding weekend. This is a lovely, family-owned, Bavarian-style property located in the heart of Vail Village. Discounted group rates are being offered when requesting the Kenyon-Carpenter Wedding. These rates are based on availability (no block). Junior Suites ($350/night); 1-Bedroom Suites ($500/night); 2-Bedroom Suites ($750/night). Plus: $30 resort fee per night. $30 parking per night. Call 1-800-654-8312 or 970-479-5656 to book with a Sonnenalp Reservations representative or click on the VIEW link below:

Discount Code - Kenyon-Carpenter Wedding

Hotel

Alternative Vail Village and Lionshead Hotel Options + Vacation Rentals

There are many hotel and vacation rental properties throughout Vail Village and Lionshead. Something to suit every budget and desire. Hotel options include but are not limited to: Four Seasons Vail, Marriott Vail, Grand Hyatt Vail, The Sebastian Hotel at Vail, The Lodge at Vail, Vail Manor Lodge, Tivoli Lodge, The Christiana, Evergreen Lodge, The Arrabelle, Doubletree by Hilton, Austria House Hotel and Ritz Carlton Club. Check out https://www.airbnb.com for condo and home rentals. Vail Realty is also a great resource for vacation rentals https://www.vailrealty.com

Travel Note

Shuttles + Rental Cars from EGE and DEN

Our favorite DEN or EGE to Vail shuttle is Colorado Mountain Express now Epic Mountain Express. These scheduled airport shuttles offer free WiFi, kids ride half off, and bags ride free (up to two bags/passenger). Use Premier Mountain Express to schedule a private, door-to-door pick-up and drop-off to any ski resort, lodging, ski area, or destination throughout Vail. Note: Travel time to Vail from Denver International Airport is around 3 - 3.5 hours each way, depending on the season and peak travel times. Distance: 125 miles Fare varies based on the time of year: Generally, you can expect to pay $64 per person each way. Children 12 and younger ride at half adult fare, and groups of 3 or more automatically receive 20% discount when booking. https://www.epicmountainexpress.com. Use this link and code to get a discount for our wedding party: www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=GEMINI Rental cars are available from all the major brands at EGE and DEN airports.

Travel Note

Getting around Vail Village and Lionshead after you have arrived....

Once you arrive in Vail Village or Lionshead, you will find little use for a car. Park and enjoy the superb walkability and free Town of Vail electric bus service to get you where you need to go. Uber, Lyft and several private car/limo services are also available. If you need to head down valley to go to a major retailer like Walmart, Home Depot, or a major grocery store to stock your condo kitchen or hotel room, many hotels have free shuttles that will take you.