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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Breckenridge has to offer.
Where to Eat in Breckenridge
If you’re looking for affordable options, Modis (113 S. Main Street) and The Canteen Tap House and Tavern (208 N Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Breckenridge
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around £66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about £42 for a 9h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Breckenridge is to pick up a car hire from Denver, which is about 95 km from Breckenridge. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Denver.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Breckenridge using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 1038 km and will cost you around £70. From El Paso, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 1432 km. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Breckenridge
Where to stay in Breckenridge
Average rates range from around £169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £305 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Breckenridge
Most booked hotels in Breckenridge
Hiring a car in Breckenridge
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18.