Make the mountain drive part of the plan.
Traveling from COS to Breckenridge gives you the flexibility to build Colorado Springs and the mountains into the same trip. In winter, however, weather and road conditions can change quickly, so vehicle choice and current road information matter.
Choose for winter
Consider AWD or 4WD, passenger capacity, luggage space and room for ski or snowboard gear when selecting a rental vehicle.
Explore rental cars →Check the road
Review current Colorado road conditions, closures and traction requirements before leaving Colorado Springs and throughout the drive.
Check current COtrip conditions →Build in flexibility
Do not plan around a fixed drive-time estimate during changing mountain weather. Conditions can significantly affect the trip.
Compare mountain-trip options →Ski by day. Main Street by night.
Breckenridge combines a major Colorado ski resort with a historic mountain-town core. That makes it appealing for groups who want skiing and snowboarding without giving up restaurants, shops and an active town experience after the lifts close.
Official Breckenridge resort siteChoose the right mountain home base.
Think about whether your priority is access to the mountain, walkability to Main Street, space for a group or flexibility to explore other Summit County destinations.
Explore places to stayTurn one flight into two Colorado experiences.
Arrive at COS Airport
Use our airport guide to plan the first stage of your trip before heading toward the mountains.
See Garden of the Gods
Add Colorado Springs' iconic red-rock landscape before or after the ski portion of your trip.
Explore Colorado Springs
Build Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, Downtown and other attractions into a longer Colorado itinerary.
Breckenridge doesn't have to be your only mountain stop.
Breckenridge isn't your only mountain option.
Use Breckenridge as your mountain-town pick, or compare nearby resort experiences before deciding where to build your ski trip.
Your rental car is part of the ski trip.
Passengers, luggage, equipment and winter conditions can make the right vehicle especially important for a Colorado mountain trip.
Rental cars near COS AirportCheck Colorado roads before departure.
Use Colorado's official traveler-information service for current road conditions, closures and restrictions before driving into the mountains.
Check COtripMountain weather and road conditions can change rapidly. Verify current travel and resort information before departure. Springs Airport Rentals is an independent travel marketplace and guide and is not affiliated with Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Build your COS-to-Breckenridge trip.
Start with Colorado Springs Airport, choose your mountain-ready ride and make Breckenridge the next chapter of your Colorado adventure.