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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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.

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Activities & attractions in Estes Park

Where to Eat in Estes Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Keys Lodge (4900 Co-7) and Twin Owls Steakhouse (3110 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO) are great picks.

When to visit Estes Park

Estes Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 United Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Denver.

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 United Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Estes Park

Airlines serving Estes Park

Lufthansa
Good (8,276 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,099 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder Brook On Fall River and Brynwood on the River. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Estes Park, with prices from $40 to $1,576 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Estes Park are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Estes Park by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park

Most booked hotels in Estes Park

Murphy's Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1864 reviews)
$78+
Hotel Estes
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1405 reviews)
$92+
Estes Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 900 reviews)
$80+
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1279 reviews)
$102+
The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 814 reviews)
$200+
Expedition Lodge Estes Park
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1706 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.