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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 284
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 Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 48 miles from Breckenridge. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 30m.

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$ 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 15h 07m 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 Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Laramie, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 175 miles and will cost you around C$ 80. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about C$ 188 for a journey of 545 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 Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 48 miles from Breckenridge. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Breckenridge from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 2h 30m.

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$ 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about C$ 80 for a 15h 07m 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 Ace, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Laramie, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 175 miles and will cost you around C$ 80. From Amarillo, the ticket costs about C$ 188 for a journey of 545 miles. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Breckenridge

EGEVail Eagle County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,065 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,373 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around C$ 383 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 550 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from C$ 21 to C$ 2,443 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Breckenridge are about 33% 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 406+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
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Snowshoe Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Ramada by Wyndham Frisco
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 260+
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Renting a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. 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, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. 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, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.