Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Crested Butte travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Crested Butte

If you’re looking for affordable options, Elk Ave Prime - Crested Butte (226 Elk Avenue) and The Slogar (517 2nd Street) are great picks.

When to visit Crested Butte

Crested Butte in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crested Butte in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crested Butte departs from Denver and takes around 1h 04m.

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 NU Car, among others, in Denver.

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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crested Butte departs from Denver and takes around 1h 04m.

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 NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Airports near Crested Butte

GJTGrand Junction Regnl
EGEVail Eagle County
ASEAspen Pitkin County

Airlines serving Crested Butte

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,055 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (553 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,820 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crested Butte

Average rates range from around $427 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $464 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Crested Butte, with prices from $14 to $3,182 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Crested Butte are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Crested Butte by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Crested Butte

Most booked hotels in Crested Butte

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Old Town Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 345 reviews)
$152+
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Cristiana Guesthaus
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$212+
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The Lodge at Mountaineer Square
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 112 reviews)
$145+
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Nordic Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 447 reviews)
$175+
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Elevation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, 679 reviews)
$132+
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The Grand Lodge Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 261 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Crested Butte

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Crested Butte, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Crested Butte, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

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