Breckenridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Breckenridge

With a population of 4,540, Breckenridge is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Breckenridge has to offer.

Where to Eat in Breckenridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon (109 Lincoln Ave) and Ember - Breckenridge (106 E Adams Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hearthstone Restaurant - Breckenridge (130 South Ridge St.) and The Carlin (200 N Main St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Breckenridge.

When to visit Breckenridge

Breckenridge in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 255
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Breckenridge in July, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -18 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Breckenridge, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Breckenridge

Plane

Although Breckenridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 48 miles from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 88 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 61. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 630 miles. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Breckenridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 48 miles from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 88 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 61. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 115 for a journey of 630 miles. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Breckenridge

Airlines serving Breckenridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 642 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Bivvi Hostel and Tannenbaum Condominiums.

Where to stay in popular areas of Breckenridge

Most booked hotels in Breckenridge

The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 267+
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 398+
Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 271+
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 215+
Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 273+

Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.