Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 7 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, The Tavern Underground (200 N Main St) and Windy City Pizza and Pub (400 N Park Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Breckenridge

Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
£153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breckenridge in October
Estimated hotel price
£153
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Denver.

Bus

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

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge.

Car

Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 59 miles from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Denver.

Bus

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

Airports near Breckenridge

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Breckenridge

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Breckenridge

Average rates range from around £246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £289 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Breckenridge, with prices from £11 to £2,032 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Breckenridge are about 20% 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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Frisco Inn on Galena
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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One Ski Hill Place A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£325+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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Hotel Frisco
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Frisco Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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River Mountain Lodge by Breckenridge Hospitality
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£196+
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Hiring a car in Breckenridge

Expect to pay £0.62 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.42 and £9.89. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Expedition or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.62 per litre in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.42 and £9.89. The most frequently booked car type in Breckenridge is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Expedition or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.