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 Idlewild Spirits Distillery and Restaurant (78737 US Highway 40 Unit 1000) are great picks.
When to visit Winter Park
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″.
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 Chicago and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winter Park. The train journey from Winter Park to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $93 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 285 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Winter Park
Where to stay in Winter Park
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 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
Renting a car in Winter Park
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.