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. 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, Twist - Breckenridge (200 S Ridge St) and Ollie's Pub & Grub - Breckenridge (180 W Jefferson Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Breckenridge

Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
$312
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
$312
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 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $94 for a 15h 07m 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 Thrifty and Budget, 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 $72. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 885 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 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $94 for a 15h 07m 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 Thrifty and Budget, 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 $72. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 885 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 (7,201 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around $432 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $485 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from $66 to $4,396 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 44% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$415+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$337+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$353+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$282+
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Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$290+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Explorer or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Explorer or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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