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

Estes Park travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Estes Park

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.

When to visit Estes Park

Estes Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $95 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 153 km and will cost you around $43. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1014 km.

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 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $95 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 153 km and will cost you around $43. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1014 km.

Airports near Estes Park

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Estes Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,033 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,860 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,780 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,812 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,896 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,215 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $476 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $491 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 $66 to $1,701 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Estes Park are about 25% 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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Estes Mountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Murphy's Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Nicky's Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Discovery Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Hiring a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.31 and $24.41.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.31 and $24.41.

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