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The only McDonald's in the Town of Vail sits on the North Frontage Road in West Vail, a few miles west of the villages and just off Interstate 70. McDonald's own locator lists the next nearest restaurant in Avon, so this is the one to know if you are staying in Vail and want a familiar, inexpensive meal.

It is most useful to early starters, families keeping an eye on the food budget, and anyone passing through on I-70 who would rather not park in a village garage for a quick bite.

Early mornings and late evenings

The drive-thru opens before the lobby does, and both stay open into the late evening, long after most village kitchens have closed. That makes it a practical stop for breakfast and coffee before the lifts start turning, or for a meal after a late arrival. Exact times are in the FAQ below.

Getting there

This is West Vail, not the pedestrian villages, so you will not walk here from Vail Village or Lionshead. It is a short drive along the frontage road, and the free Town of Vail bus runs year-round routes out to West Vail if you have left the car parked for the week.

Ordering ahead

The restaurant takes Mobile Order & Pay through the McDonald's app for pickup at the store, which helps on busy winter mornings when the line fills with ski traffic. McDonald's also offers McDelivery through third-party delivery apps where your address is covered, at higher prices than in the restaurant.

Before you go

The menu is the standard national one, with McCafé coffee, breakfast and burgers. Hours can change by season, so check the restaurant's own page or call before planning an early start around it.

Sources: McDonald's restaurant page, Town of Vail bus information. Checked September 23, 2026.

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2171 N Frontage Rd W
Vail, 81657

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About McDonald's

Quick answer: McDonald's is a restaurant at 2171 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657. Vail's only McDonald's, on the North Frontage Road in West Vail: drive-thru from 5:30 a.m., lobby 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and mobile ordering.

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The only McDonald's in the Town of Vail sits on the North Frontage Road in West Vail, a few miles west of the villages and just off Interstate 70. McDonald's own locator lists the next nearest restaurant in Avon, so this is the one to know if you are staying in Vail and want a familiar, inexpensive meal.

It is most useful to early starters, families keeping an eye on the food budget, and anyone passing through on I-70 who would rather not park in a village garage for a quick bite.

Early mornings and late evenings

The drive-thru opens before the lobby does, and both stay open into the late evening, long after most village kitchens have closed. That makes it a practical stop for breakfast and coffee before the lifts start turning, or for a meal after a late arrival. Exact times are in the FAQ below.

Getting there

This is West Vail, not the pedestrian villages, so you will not walk here from Vail Village or Lionshead. It is a short drive along the frontage road, and the free Town of Vail bus runs year-round routes out to West Vail if you have left the car parked for the week.

Ordering ahead

The restaurant takes Mobile Order & Pay through the McDonald's app for pickup at the store, which helps on busy winter mornings when the line fills with ski traffic. McDonald's also offers McDelivery through third-party delivery apps where your address is covered, at higher prices than in the restaurant.

Before you go

The menu is the standard national one, with McCafé coffee, breakfast and burgers. Hours can change by season, so check the restaurant's own page or call before planning an early start around it.

Sources: McDonald's restaurant page, Town of Vail bus information. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Business Hours

Open daily · 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Amenities at McDonald's

  • Drive-thru
  • Breakfast served
  • Mobile ordering
  • Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Self-order kiosks
  • Family friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the McDonald's in Vail?
The restaurant is open 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day; that is the schedule on the store's official McDonald's page. The drive-thru runs those hours, and the listing reports the lobby opening at 6:00 a.m., half an hour after the drive-thru. It is not a 24-hour restaurant, and 11:00 p.m. is the close every night, which in Vail is still later than most village kitchens. No seasonal schedule is published for this store, so if your plans depend on the first or last half hour, call (970) 476-1966 to confirm the day's hours.
Where is the McDonald's in Vail, and where do I park?
At 2171 North Frontage Road West in West Vail, just off Interstate 70. It is the only McDonald's in the Town of Vail; the next nearest is in Avon. This is West Vail, not the pedestrian villages, so you cannot practically walk from Vail Village or Lionshead. The store has its own free surface parking on the frontage road, which is its advantage over an in-village meal: no parking structure and no parking fee. The free Town of Vail bus also runs year-round routes to West Vail if you have left the car parked for the week.
Is there a drive-thru, and how late is it open?
Yes. The drive-thru is this store's main format, built for frontage-road and I-70 traffic, and it runs the store's full published hours, 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. It does not stay open past the restaurant: there is no after-11 p.m. or overnight drive-thru service at the Vail store.
What time does breakfast end at the Vail McDonald's?
Breakfast starts when the store opens, at 5:30 a.m. in the drive-thru. The Vail store does not publish its own breakfast cutoff, and McDonald's leaves that time to the individual restaurant: at most U.S. stores breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. on weekends, when the kitchen switches to lunch. Treat those as the pattern to plan around, not as this store's confirmed times, and if a McMuffin is the point of the trip, check the McDonald's app for this store or call (970) 476-1966 before you set out.
How much does McDonald's cost in Vail?
It is the inexpensive option in town ($ tier), and the store's Google panel puts a typical spend at $10 to $20 per person. The brand publishes no in-store prices for this location. As a guide, this store's own DoorDash menu, whose prices run higher than at the counter, lists a Big Mac at $8.59, a Big Mac Meal at $12.59, a McDouble at $5.59, 10-piece McNuggets at $7.39, an Egg McMuffin at $6.89, and hash browns at $3.59. Expect counter prices at or below those, and expect them to be far below a sit-down Vail meal either way.
Can I order ahead from the Vail McDonald's?
Yes. Mobile Order & Pay in the McDonald's app lets you order and pay ahead and pick up at this store, which is worth doing on busy winter mornings when the drive-thru line fills with ski traffic. Order in the app, then collect at the store; delivery orders are separate (see the next answer).
Does the Vail McDonald's deliver?
Yes, through two confirmed channels for this address: DoorDash, which runs a full store for 2171 North Frontage Road West (delivery only there; DoorDash does not offer pickup for this store), and Uber Eats, which lists this store and can also be ordered inside the McDonald's app as McDelivery. Delivery range and hours in the valley depend on your address, so check the app before relying on it, and expect delivery prices and fees above the in-store prices. No Grubhub listing for the Vail store could be confirmed.
What do reviews say about the Vail McDonald's?
As of October 2026, Google rates this store 3.6 out of 5 from 1,224 reviews, which makes it one of the most-reviewed restaurants in this guide and puts it mid-pack: a familiar, inexpensive, fast stop whose small dining room and drive-thru serve travelers and families, rather than a destination meal. TripAdvisor rates it 3.3 from only 3 reviews, too few to weigh against the Google record. Read the Google number as the local record: you are choosing it for price, speed, and the 5:30 a.m. start, and on those terms it does its job.
Is the Vail McDonald's good for kids? Does it have a PlayPlace?
Yes as a family stop: Happy Meals on the standard national menu, a small dining room, familiar food at the lowest prices in town, and free parking right outside, which matters with tired kids in ski boots. One expectation to reset: no PlayPlace is listed for this store in any source, and the dining area is small, so plan on a meal stop, not a play stop. The kid route is the Happy Meal or a small burger and fries, eaten in or taken through the drive-thru.

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