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, Canary (550 Village Rd) and CONTINENTAL DIVIDE WINERY (505 S. Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Breckenridge

Breckenridge in September
Estimated hotel price
$351
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in September
Estimated hotel price
$351
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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Grand Junction takes 8h 44m and costs around $203 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $97 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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 177 km and will cost you around $56. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $208 for a journey of 877 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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Grand Junction takes 8h 44m and costs around $203 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $97 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 Sixt and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Cheyenne, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 177 km and will cost you around $56. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $208 for a journey of 877 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

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,605 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,390 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around $508 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $686 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from $26 to $3,024 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 29% 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$505+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$356+
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Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$254+
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Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$281+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Premium (Lexus GX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Expedition or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Premium (Lexus GX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Expedition or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.