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, 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
C$ 298
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 298
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 Calgary and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 195 for a 8h 34m trip.

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 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 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 61. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 620 miles. 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 Calgary and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around C$ 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about C$ 195 for a 8h 34m trip.

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 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 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 61. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 620 miles. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 508 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from C$ 21 to C$ 2,515 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Breckenridge are about 43% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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One Ski Hill, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 290+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 223+
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Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 164+
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Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70. Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70. Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breckenridge, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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