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
Art & Performing Arts
Other activities
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
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 Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 27 miles from Estes Park. Loveland Northern Colorado is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Estes Park departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 05m.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.
Airlines serving Estes Park
Where to stay in Estes Park
Average rates range from around $301 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 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 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
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 $74 per day, on average, or $148 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, 19% more expensive than at Denver Intl.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.