Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
C$ 297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 297
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 95 km from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

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

Airports near Breckenridge

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 628 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 4,832 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Breckenridge are about 41% 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Gravity Haus Breckenridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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River Mountain Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 120+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 213+
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Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.82 and C$ 27.76. Premium (Lexus GX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.82 and C$ 27.76. Premium (Lexus GX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.