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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 295
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 48 miles from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Breckenridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 48 miles from Breckenridge. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Breckenridge

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

KLM
Good (1,495 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,873 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,272 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,931 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 554 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from C$ 59 to C$ 6,087 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Breckenridge are about 53% 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Gravity Haus Breckenridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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River Mountain Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 205+
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Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 136+
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Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
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Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.92 and C$ 25.23. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.92 and C$ 25.23. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.