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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Parker travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parker

With a population of 45,297, Parker is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parker has to offer.

Where to Eat in Parker

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trapper's Bar & Grill (19308 Cottonwood Drive Holiday Inn, 4th Floor) and Vines Wine Bar (19501 E. Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Parker

Parker in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parker in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parker in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Parker, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Parker

Plane

When flying to Parker, you’ll arrive at Denver Arapahoe Co (APA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Parker departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Parker. The train journey from Parker to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Parker is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 19 miles from Parker. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parker, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Parker takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Plane

When flying to Parker, you’ll arrive at Denver Arapahoe Co (APA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Parker departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Parker. The train journey from Parker to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $113 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Parker is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 19 miles from Parker. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parker, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Amarillo, the bus ride to Parker takes 545 miles and will cost you around $67. From Omaha, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 615 miles.

Airports near Parker

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Parker

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Parker

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Parker
3 stars
Excellent (9, 221 reviews)
$116+
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The Parker Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 323 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center-Centennial, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 279 reviews)
$105+
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Hyatt Place Denver South Park Meadows
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 948 reviews)
$112+
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Element Denver Park Meadows
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 291 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Parker
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 221 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Parker

Renting a car in Parker costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Parker.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Parker (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parker, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Parker costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Parker.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Parker (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parker, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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