Denver International Airport (DEN)
8500 Peña Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80249
Phone: 303.342.2000 or 800.247.2336
Denver International Airport (DEN) is located nine miles and approximately 10 minutes from the Gaylord Rockies. Denver International Airport is the third-busiest airport in the world and one of the busiest airline hubs.
Airports and airlines are taking new health and safety measures to help you travel with confidence. Here are a few resources to keep you safe while traveling by plane to Denver:
Domestic Travelers
Federal law requires passengers on domestic flights to wear a mask at all times while in the airport and when using public transit, during boarding and deplaning, and for the duration of the flight.
International Travelers
As of November 8, 2021, foreign nationals flying to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated and must show proof of vaccination before boarding a US-bound airplane. Check with your airline for any exceptions.
As of December 6, 2021, before boarding an international flight to the United States, air travelers aged two and older, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, are required to show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within one day of the flight’s departure.
All travelers, domestic or international, should contact their airline for the latest travel requirements and for their flight status. COVID-19 has affected staffing and operations across the airport environment, potentially adding time to your pre-flight experience and flight delays and cancellations.
Please visit the Annual Meeting COVID-19 Safety Protocols web page for more information.
Taxi
Taxi fares are on average $28 each way from Denver International Airport (DEN) to the Gaylord Rockies. Taxis will pick up and drop off from Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1, outside Doors 505, 507, and 511 (Terminal East), and Doors 506, 510, and 512 (Terminal West).
Ride Share
Ride-share apps, such as Lyft and Uber, are able to pick up and drop off at Denver International Airport (DEN). Passengers who have requested rides through Lyft and Uber apps should follow signs for ground transportation, then exit the terminal through doors 506–510 (west side) or 507–511 (east side) on Level 5 near baggage claim and proceed to Island 5 to meet your driver.
Light Rail
The Gaylord Rockies resort fee includes scheduled shuttle service between the hotel and light rail station located at 61st and Pena, approximately five minutes from the hotel. This station is the first stop after departing Denver International Airport (DEN) toward downtown Denver, and a ticket costs $10.50 per day. The hotel shuttle picks up at 61st and Pena at the top and bottom of the hour and picks up from the front drive on the :20 and :50. The first pickup is from the light rail station at 5:30 am and from the resort at 5:50 am. The last pickup from the light rail station is at 11:00 pm, and the last pickup from the front drive is at 11:20 pm.
The light rail is an easy way to get to downtown Denver from the Gaylord Rockies. There are eight stations, with 61st and Pena being the second stop after leaving the airport. The 23-mile ride takes approximately 37 minutes at a cost of $10.50 daily.
Rental Car
There are many rental car options available at the Denver International Airport. The Gaylord Rockies offers on-site daily parking for $29 per day or valet parking for $39 per day.
