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Where to stay
Renting a car

Copper Mountain travel guide

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You're Going to Love Copper Mountain

With a population of 385, Copper Mountain is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Copper Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain in June
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Copper Mountain in June
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Copper Mountain

Plane

Although Copper Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 42 miles from Copper Mountain. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Copper Mountain. The train journey from Copper Mountain to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Copper Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 64 miles from Copper Mountain. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Copper Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 42 miles from Copper Mountain. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Copper Mountain. The train journey from Copper Mountain to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Copper Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 64 miles from Copper Mountain. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Copper Mountain

EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Copper Mountain

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Copper Mountain

Average rates range from around $414 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $746 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Copper Mountain

Most booked hotels in Copper Mountain

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One Ski Hill, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 177 reviews)
$316+
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The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 932 reviews)
$188+
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Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 231 reviews)
$131+
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Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 277 reviews)
$192+
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Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, 938 reviews)
$234+
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Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, 578 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Copper Mountain

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Copper Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Copper Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.