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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estes Park has to offer.
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
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $127 for a 8h 34m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 137 km and will cost you around $35. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 459 km.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around $412 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $478 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 Brynwood on the River.
Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park
Most booked hotels in Estes Park
Hiring a car in Estes Park
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.22.