Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Breckenridge travel guide

Breckenridge Tourism | Breckenridge Guide

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.

Article

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$ 259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 259
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 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 459 km and will cost you around C$ 60. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 885 km. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the downtown.

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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around C$ 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 15h 07m trip.

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 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 459 km and will cost you around C$ 60. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 885 km. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the downtown.

Airports near Breckenridge

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,086 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,816 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,662 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 297 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$ 55 to C$ 3,648 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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

See all
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
View
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 280+
View
Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 293+
View
Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
View
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 234+
View
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 240+
View

Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. 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 rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. 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 rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Breckenridge Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Breckenridge city guide for the best Breckenridge travel tips. To help you organize your Breckenridge trip ideas, this Breckenridge visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.