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
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Copper Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 67 km from Copper Mountain. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Houston and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Copper Mountain. The train journey from Copper Mountain to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $62 for a 9h 31m 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 169 km and will cost you around $20. From Cheyenne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 225 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 Vail Eagle County (EGE), which is located 67 km from Copper Mountain. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, GOL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Houston and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Copper Mountain. The train journey from Copper Mountain to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $62 for a 9h 31m 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 169 km and will cost you around $20. From Cheyenne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 225 km. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Airports near Copper Mountain

Airlines serving Copper Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
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Where to stay in Copper Mountain

Average rates range from around $302 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $446 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, 601 reviews)
$210+
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 94 reviews)
$277+
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 514 reviews)
$248+
Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8, 185 reviews)
$129+
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 382 reviews)
$211+
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Okay (5, 1 review)
$182+

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 Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 71% 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 Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.