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

Breckenridge travel guide

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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. Breckenridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$349
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
$349
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 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $164 for a 9h 31m trip.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 459 km and will cost you around $148. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1014 km. 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 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $164 for a 9h 31m trip.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 459 km and will cost you around $148. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $287 for a journey of 1014 km. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around $394 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $490 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Bivvi Hostel and Loge Breckenridge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from $67 to $4,483 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 46% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$343+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Grand Timber Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$266+
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Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$338+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Breckenridge, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

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