With a population of 10,266, Edwards is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Edwards deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Zino (27 Main St #C101) and Juniper Restaurant in the Vail Valley (97 Main St E101) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Edwards in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Edwards, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
Although Edwards doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 17 miles from Edwards. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edwards departs from Austin and takes around 4h 08m.
Another option to get to Edwards is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 86 miles from Edwards. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Renting a car in Edwards costs $39 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Edwards.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Edwards (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 Edwards is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.