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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Estes Park to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunraven at the Estes Park Resort (1700 Big Thompson Ave.) and Seven Keys Lodge (4900 Co-7) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Estes Park in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Estes Park, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 92 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around £66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about £42 for a 9h 31m trip.
Another option to get to Estes Park is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 84 km from Estes Park. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.
You can travel by bus to Estes Park using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 1038 km and will cost you around £70. From El Paso, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 1432 km.
Average rates range from around £222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £255 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Brynwood on the River and Hotel Estes.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Estes Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18.