Vail Lift Tickets
Vail’s lift tickets are expensive, but the amount of terrain that you will have access to here dwarfs the other ski resorts in Colorado. Expect to save about 15% off of the regular lift ticket price if you buy in advance through the resort.
Vail is included in the Epic Pass, so many people are able to ski here at a reasonable overall price. However, the Epic Pass is a season pass that is only available early in the season. If you want to save money on lift tickets for Vail, check out some of your options on this page.
Daily lift ticket sales will be limited this year at Vail.
Vail Lift Ticket Prices
The ticket prices below are for same-day purchases at the Vail lift ticket window. This is the highest price you are likely to pay, and there are easy ways to save money on your lift tickets. Prices have been updated for the ’24-’25 season.
| Peak holiday | Regular Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 yrs) | $329 | $295 |
| Youth (5-12 yrs) | $227 | $204 |
| Senior (65+ yrs) | $319 | $285 |
| Child 4 & Under | Free | Free |
Vail Lift Ticket Deals
Deals from the Resort
Epic Pass – Only available in the off-season and early season. This is a season pass that gives you access to all of Vail Resorts’ ski areas, and it is generally considered to be an amazing deal.
Standard Online Discounts – Headlines about Vail’s high ticket prices are rampant, but the reality is that very few people pay those high prices. Virtually everyone that buys their lift tickets online and in advance will save money.
Deals for Ski School Participants – Book your lesson in advance and get access to discounted lift tickets.
Military discounts – Vail does offer discounted lift tickets to active and retired military. These tickets need to be purchased over the phone or in-person. Discount military tickets cannot be purchased online.
Half-day tickets – You can’t buy these online or in advance, but this can be an easy way to save a few dollars on your lift tickets. You’ll find these mentioned under the specialty tickets portion of the Vail website.
Deals from the Community
Find deals from local ski shops, lift ticket aggregators, our partners, and the rest of the community.
GetSkiTickets.com – Check here for deals throughout the year at Vail and Colorado’s other ski resorts.
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Vail Lift Ticket FAQ
Yes, daily lift ticket sales may be limited again this season.
Yes, Vail lift tickets may be used at Beaver Creek (Eagle County), Breckenridge (Summit County), Keystone (Summit County), and Crested Butte (Gunnison County).
No problem! You can just pick up your ticket when you show up at the lift ticket window. Just make sure that you bring your confirmation with you for pickup.
