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

Breckenridge travel guide

Breckenridge Tourism | Breckenridge Guide

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.

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Where to Eat in Breckenridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue River Bistro (305 North Main Street) and Aurum Food & Wine - Breckenridge (209 S. Ridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Breckenridge

Breckenridge in April
Estimated hotel price
$365
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in April
Estimated hotel price
$365
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 77 km from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 95 km from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Breckenridge’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Breckenridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 77 km from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 95 km from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Breckenridge’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Breckenridge

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,915 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,929 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around $360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $685 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from $74 to $7,538 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 53% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Breckenridge

Most booked hotels in Breckenridge

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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Gravity Haus Breckenridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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River Mountain Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$253+
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Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$195+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.43 and $31.24. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.43 and $31.24. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.