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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Estes Park to see all of its attractions.
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 Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 44 km from Estes Park. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Estes Park from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 26m.
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 C$ 120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 88 for a 8h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 459 km and will cost you around C$ 61. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 1014 km.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around C$ 343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 421 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder Brook On Fall River and Inn On Fall River.
Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park
Most booked hotels in Estes Park
Renting a car in Estes Park
Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre 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 C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Estes Park, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.