Copper Mountain travel guide

Copper Mountain Tourism | Copper Mountain Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Copper Mountain

If you’re looking for affordable options, CB Grille in Copper Mountain Village (0910 Copper Circle) and Copper Mountain Event Dining (Copper Cir) are great picks.

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 42 miles from Copper Mountain. Vail Eagle County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, GOL, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 55m.

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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $52 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 890 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 American Airlines, GOL, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Copper Mountain departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 55m.

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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $52 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 Ace and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copper Mountain, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Gunnison, the bus ride to Copper Mountain takes 285 miles and will cost you around $88. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 890 miles. Copper Mountain’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Copper Mountain

Airlines serving Copper Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
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Where to stay in Copper Mountain

Average rates range from around $337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 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, 618 reviews)
$166+
The Lodge at Breckenridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 497 reviews)
$192+
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 77 reviews)
$286+
Gravity Haus
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 133 reviews)
$194+
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, 795 reviews)
$155+
Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.8, 36 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Copper Mountain

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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.