Winter Park travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winter Park
With a population of 999, Winter Park is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winter Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Winter Park
If you’re looking for affordable options, Volario's at Vasquez Creek Inn (78746 US Hwy 40) and Deno's Mountain Bistro (78911 US Hwy 40) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Winter Park
When to visit Winter Park
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winter Park in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °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 -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Winter Park, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Winter Park
Plane
Although Winter Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 93 km from Winter Park. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winter Park. The train journey from Winter Park to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $48 for a 15h 07m trip. The train station in Winter Park is called Winter Park/Fraser, Colorado, and is located 8 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Winter Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 69 km from Winter Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 137 km and will cost you around $55. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 459 km. Winter Park’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Winter Park
Where to stay in Winter Park
Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Alpenglo Lodge and The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park Colorado.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Park
Most booked hotels in Winter Park
Renting a car in Winter Park
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Winter 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.