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.
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 Cascades - The Stanley Hotel (333 East Wonderview Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Estes Park
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.
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 24h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $127 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $129 for a 9h 31m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Loveland, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 97 km and will cost you around $135. From Colorado Springs, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around $613 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $527 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder Brook On Fall River and The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins.
Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park
Most booked hotels in Estes Park
Hiring a car in Estes Park
Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.