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 February
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in February
Estimated hotel price
$259
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 16h 32m.

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 Hertz, 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 16h 32m.

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 Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Estes Park

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Estes Park

Lufthansa
Good (8,024 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,750 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,258 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $775 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $737 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Estes Park, with prices from $68 to $2,671 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Estes Park are about 18% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Appenzell Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Estes Mountain Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Discovery Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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The Stanley Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$516+
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Hiring a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.05 and $34.73. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.05 and $34.73. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.