Should you visit Breckenridge or Salt Lake City?
Should I visit Breckenridge or Salt Lake City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a charming ski town that is notable for its quaint downtown area and impressive ski slopes. Most visitors head to Breckenridge to enjoy the winter ski season, so you can expect prices to jump during these times, but Breckenridge also has a lot to offer visitors during the warmer seasons as well. Hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing are all popular activities during these times, and the prices are usually a bit more moderate.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and one of the largest cities in the southwest region of the US. Salt Lake sits on the border between the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin regions, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities. The city's natural beauty and resources even became the focal point for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake experiences all four seasons, with the most popular times to visit being summer and winter. Summer, June-August, sees little rain and temperatures in the high 80's Fahrenheit. Winter, December-March, has temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit and gets the perfect amount of snow for winter sports.
Which city is cheaper, Salt Lake City or Breckenridge?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Breckenridge is $160, while the average daily cost in Salt Lake City is $197. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Breckenridge and Salt Lake City in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $85. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Breckenridge the cost is $170 on average.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $190 in Salt Lake City For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The average traveler spends about $49 per day in Breckenridge for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about $40 per day in Salt Lake City for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Breckenridge $49
Salt Lake City $40
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Breckenridge is $15 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Salt Lake City's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $36 per person, per day on transportation in Salt Lake City.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Breckenridge
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Breckenridge:
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Breckenridge to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer:
$404
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salt Lake City
Also for Salt Lake City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Arrival Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport SLC:
$36
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Private Departure Transfer to Salt Lake City Airport SLC:
$36
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Salt Lake City International Airport One Way Transfer:
$48
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Transfer from Salt Lake City Airport to Salt Lake City:
$62
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Departure Private Transfer City to Salt Lake City Airport SLC by Sedan or SUV:
$68
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Arrival Private Transfer Salt Lake City Airport SLC to City by Sedan or SUV:
$76
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Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City - Arrival Private Transfer:
$77
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Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) - Departure Private Transfer:
$77
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Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Salt Lake City - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$154
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Private Transfer: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Park City:
$199
Is it cheaper to fly into Breckenridge or Salt Lake City?
Prices for flights to both Salt Lake City and Breckenridge change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Breckenridge's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $75 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Salt Lake City can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $22 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Breckenridge
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Breckenridge are as follows:
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1 hour Axe Throwing experience with a Coach:
$44
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Breckenridge Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure:
$12
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Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales:
$31
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Breckenridge Tours - Strange but True:
$24
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Listen to a Tour Guide While You Drive between Breckenridge and Denver:
$3.75
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Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more:
$35
Tours and Activities in Salt Lake City
For Salt Lake City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Sale Lake City Haunted Old Town Tour:
$20
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Salty Queen Adventures: Spanish Fork Festival of Lights in Utah:
$25
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Guided Tour of Great Salt Lake from Salt Lake City:
$39
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Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour:
$49
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Salt Lake City Big City Loop Bike Tour:
$120
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Best of Salt Lake City Sightseeing Tour:
$125
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Salt Lake City Bike and Brew Tour:
$138
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Salt Lake City Sunset Bike and Brothel Tour:
$139
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Best of Salt Lake City Including Great Salt Lake Sightseeing Tour:
$192
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Cottonwood Canyons Backcountry Ski Tour:
$200
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Private Sightseeing Tour of Salt Lake City:
$260
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Wasatch Backcountry Skiing with Lift Ticket:
$275
Alcohol
The average person spends about $6.23 on alcoholic beverages in Breckenridge per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Salt Lake City spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Breckenridge
Also in Breckenridge, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour:
$85
Sample the Local Flavors in Salt Lake City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salt Lake City:
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Salt Lake City Bar Hunt: Salt Lake City Bar Crawl:
$12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Breckenridge and Salt Lake City, we can see that Salt Lake City is more expensive. And not only is Breckenridge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Breckenridge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Breckenridge and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Salt Lake City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salt Lake City than you might in Breckenridge.
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