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

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.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$382
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in November
Estimated hotel price
$382
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 18h 42m.

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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

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 18h 42m.

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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Breckenridge

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

Lufthansa
Good (8,276 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,099 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around $395 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $797 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from $77 to $6,120 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 42% 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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One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, by Vail Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Gravity Haus Breckenridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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River Mountain Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$273+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.37 and $35.16. Premium (Lexus GX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.37 and $35.16. Premium (Lexus GX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.