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.
Where to Eat in Estes Park
If you’re looking for affordable options, Georgias at the Lodge (333 E Wonder View 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 57 miles from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 45m.
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 €77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about €65 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 52 miles from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 140 miles and will cost you around €41. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about €75 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around €247 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €290 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 €0.98 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 €11.65 and €15.53.