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 American Airlines, GOL, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from El Paso and takes around 1h 45m.

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 $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 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 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 Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 550 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 7 km 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 American Airlines, GOL, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from El Paso and takes around 1h 45m.

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 $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 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 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 Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 550 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Winter Park

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Winter Park

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Winter Park

Average rates range from around $309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Park

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Hideaway Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 597 reviews)
$148+
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Best Western Alpenglo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 574 reviews)
$170+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser - Winter Park Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 416 reviews)
$166+
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The Viking Lodge - Downtown Winter Park Colorado
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 224 reviews)
$131+
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The Vintage Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 641 reviews)
$140+
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Gravity Haus Winter Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, 86 reviews)
$167+
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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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