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 June
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Copper Mountain in June
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 43 miles from Copper Mountain. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American 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 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 $112 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 64 miles 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 Gunnison, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 680 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 Aspen Pitkin County (ASE), which is located 43 miles from Copper Mountain. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American 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 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 $112 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 64 miles 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 Gunnison, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 680 miles. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Copper Mountain

Airlines serving Copper Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in Copper Mountain

Average rates range from around $299 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, 603 reviews)
$178+
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 95 reviews)
$280+
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$226+
Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 183 reviews)
$119+
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 384 reviews)
$211+
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Okay (5, 1 review)
$164+

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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 60% 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.