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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 273
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 273
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 Calgary and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Ace, 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 Calgary and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Ace, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Breckenridge

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

Lufthansa
Good (8,084 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,059 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,612 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,864 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,842 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,386 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,990 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 403 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 4,848 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Breckenridge are about 52% 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
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
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One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, by Vail Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Gravity Haus Breckenridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 259+
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Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 238+
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Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.67 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$ 20.04 and C$ 26.72. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.67 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$ 20.04 and C$ 26.72. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.