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.

When to visit Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Copper Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
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 Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 69 km from Copper Mountain. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Copper Mountain, followed by SWISS. The train journey from Copper Mountain to West Palm Beach takes 4h 04m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Copper Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 103 km from Copper Mountain. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 885 km and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 1038 km. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Copper Mountain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 69 km from Copper Mountain. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Copper Mountain, followed by SWISS. The train journey from Copper Mountain to West Palm Beach takes 4h 04m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Copper Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 103 km from Copper Mountain. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 885 km and will cost you around $44. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 1038 km. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Airports near Copper Mountain

Airlines serving Copper Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,500 reviews)
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Where to stay in Copper Mountain

Average rates range from around $311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $444 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Copper Mountain

Most booked hotels in Copper Mountain

The Ranahan by Vacation Club Rentals
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 602 reviews)
$156+
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 98 reviews)
$293+
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 557 reviews)
$209+
Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 162 reviews)
$124+
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 389 reviews)
$172+
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Okay (5, 1 review)
$156+

Renting a car in Copper Mountain

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Copper Mountain is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Copper Mountain is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.