Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Estes Park travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Estes Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cascades - The Stanley Hotel (333 East Wonderview Avenue) and Georgias at the Lodge (333 E Wonder View Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Estes Park

Estes Park in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estes Park in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 44 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around S$ 142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about S$ 87 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 877 km and will cost you around S$ 126. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about S$ 142 for a journey of 998 km.

Plane

Although Estes Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Loveland Northern Colorado (FNL), which is located 44 km from Estes Park. The shortest flight to Estes Park from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Estes Park. The train journey from Estes Park to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around S$ 142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about S$ 87 for a 9h 31m trip.

Car

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estes Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Estes Park takes 877 km and will cost you around S$ 126. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about S$ 142 for a journey of 998 km.

Airports near Estes Park

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
DENDenver Intl
CYSCheyenne

Airlines serving Estes Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Estes Park

Average rates range from around S$ 460 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 347 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins and Ymca Of The Rockies. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Estes Park, with prices from S$ 51 to S$ 1,311 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Estes Park are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Estes Park

Most booked hotels in Estes Park

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Murphy's Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
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Estes Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 112+
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Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
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Discovery Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 128+
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Hiring a car in Estes Park

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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 S$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.21 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 S$ 14.42 and S$ 19.22. The most frequently booked car type in Estes Park is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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