Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Estes Park travel guide

Estes Park Tourism | Estes Park Guide

You're Going to Love Estes Park

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. Estes Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Estes Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Keys Lodge (4900 Co-7) and Twin Owls Steakhouse (3110 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO) are great picks.

When to visit Estes Park

Estes Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Estes Park

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 44 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 08m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park.

Car

Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 44 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 08m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park.

Car

Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Estes Park

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Estes Park

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $632 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $502 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins and Ymca of The Rockies. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Estes Park, with prices from $67 to $1,724 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Estes Park are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park

Most booked hotels in Estes Park

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The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Silver Moon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Murphy's Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Murphy's River Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Discovery Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$475+
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Hiring a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $1.40 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 $16.74 and $22.31.

Expect to pay $1.40 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 $16.74 and $22.31.