Winter Park travel guide

Winter Park Tourism | Winter Park Guide

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

Winter Park in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winter Park in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 55m.

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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $52 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 890 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 American Airlines, GOL, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 55m.

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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $52 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winter Park, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Winter Park takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 890 miles. Winter Park’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winter Park

Airlines serving Winter Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winter Park

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Park

Most booked hotels in Winter Park

Hideaway Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 388 reviews)
$147+
Winter Park Chateau
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 124 reviews)
$182+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser - Winter Park Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 300 reviews)
$145+
Best Western Alpenglo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 357 reviews)
$156+
The Vintage Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 375 reviews)
$124+
Ymca Of The Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Winter Park

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.