With a population of 5,858, Estes Park is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunraven at the Estes Park Resort (1700 Big Thompson Ave.) and Seven Keys Lodge (4900 Co-7) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Estes Park in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Estes Park, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 57 miles from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 17m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $136 for a 8h 34m trip.
Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 52 miles from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.
You can travel by bus to Estes Park using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 645 miles and will cost you around $131. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $238 for a journey of 890 miles.
Average rates range from around $538 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $526 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Inn On Fall River and Brynwood on the River.
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Estes Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19.