Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Winter Park

Winter Park in May
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winter Park in May
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 58 miles from Winter Park. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winter Park. The train journey from Winter Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $68 for a 9h 31m trip. The train station in Winter Park is called Winter Park/Fraser, Colorado, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 43 miles from Winter Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 620 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Winter Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 58 miles from Winter Park. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winter Park. The train journey from Winter Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $68 for a 9h 31m trip. The train station in Winter Park is called Winter Park/Fraser, Colorado, and is located 5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Park is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 43 miles from Winter Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 285 miles and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 620 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winter Park

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Winter Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Winter Park

Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $249 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

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Hideaway Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 627 reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Alpenglo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 578 reviews)
$156+
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The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park Colorado
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 234 reviews)
$124+
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Gravity Haus Winter Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 91 reviews)
$133+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser - Winter Park Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 425 reviews)
$121+
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The Vintage Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 678 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Winter Park

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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