Introduction
Where to eat
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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in February
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 92 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 58m.

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 $180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Provo, expect to pay about $208 for a 14h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 177 km and will cost you around $67. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $253 for a journey of 877 km.

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 92 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 58m.

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 $180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Provo, expect to pay about $208 for a 14h 09m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 177 km and will cost you around $67. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $253 for a journey of 877 km.

Airports near Estes Park

DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne
LARLaramie Gen. Brees Field

Airlines serving Estes Park

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $614 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $409 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 Estes Park. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Estes Park, with prices from $71 to $1,812 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Estes Park are about 50% 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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Murphy's Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Estes Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Discovery Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.