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. Breckenridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Breckenridge in July, when the average temperature is 53.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Breckenridge, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
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. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Breckenridge departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Breckenridge. The train journey from Breckenridge to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $111 for a 8h 34m 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breckenridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Breckenridge takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 645 miles. Breckenridge’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Breckenridge
Where to stay in Breckenridge
Average rates range from around $215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $381 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Breckenridge
Most booked hotels in Breckenridge
Renting a car in Breckenridge
Renting a car in Breckenridge costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Breckenridge.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Breckenridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.