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.
Activities & attractions in Estes Park
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Other activities
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 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Estes Park, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 57 miles from Estes Park. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
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 $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $76 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 52 miles from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around $364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Brynwood on the River and Hotel Estes.
Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park
Most booked hotels in Estes Park
Renting a car in Estes Park
Renting a car in Estes Park costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Estes Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. 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 rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.