Crested Butte travel guide

Crested Butte Tourism | Crested Butte Guide

You're Going to Love Crested Butte

With a population of 1,487, Crested Butte is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Crested Butte deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Crested Butte

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bacchanale (209 Elk Ave) and Montanya Distillers (204 Elk Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Crested Butte

Crested Butte in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crested Butte in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Crested Butte in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Crested Butte, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Crested Butte

Plane

Although Crested Butte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 25 miles from Crested Butte. Grand Junction Regnl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crested Butte departs from Denver and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Crested Butte is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 123 miles from Crested Butte. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Crested Butte.

Plane

Although Crested Butte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 25 miles from Crested Butte. Grand Junction Regnl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crested Butte departs from Denver and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Crested Butte is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 123 miles from Crested Butte. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Crested Butte.

Airports near Crested Butte

Airlines serving Crested Butte

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,548 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crested Butte

Average rates range from around $342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $281 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crested Butte

Most booked hotels in Crested Butte

Nordic Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 343 reviews)
$194+
Elevation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 329 reviews)
$149+
Grand Lodge Crested Butte
0 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$154+

Renting a car in Crested Butte

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Crested Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Crested Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.