Should you visit Breckenridge or Seattle?
Should I visit Breckenridge or Seattle? 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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
Which city is cheaper, Seattle 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 Seattle is $156. 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 Seattle 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.
A hotel room in Seattle is about $188 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
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 price of a meal in Seattle can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $38 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $15 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Breckenridge $49
Seattle $38
Typical Food prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70
$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market
$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market
$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)
$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)
$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)
$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 1 Hour:
$34
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Pike Place Market: Walking Food Tour:
$48
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Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour:
$56
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours:
$58
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Pacific Northwest-Style Dinner and Pairing in Seattle:
$61
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Exclusive: Early-Access Food Tour of Pike Place Market:
$73
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Street Theater and Dinner in Seattle's Fremont District:
$86
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Seattle Dinner Cruise:
$115
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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $18 per day to get around in Seattle.
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
Typical Local Transportation prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
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Private Airport Transfer: Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA):
$40
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Private Departure Transfer from Seattle City to SEA Seattle Airport:
$46
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Seattle Departure Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer:
$50
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Seattle Departure Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer by Executive Sedan:
$50
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Seattle Arrival Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer:
$50
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Seattle Tacoma Airport to Seattle Downtown:
$60
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Seattle Downtown to Tacoma Airport:
$60
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Seattle Tacoma International Airport to Kent City - One Way:
$62
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Private Departure Transfer to Seattle Tacoma Airport SEA:
$64
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Seattle Departure Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer by Executive SUV:
$65
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Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) to Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer:
$71
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Cruise Port to Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$71
Is it cheaper to fly into Breckenridge or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $12 per person, per day in Seattle. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Breckenridge
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Breckenridge are as follows:
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Listen to a Tour Guide While You Drive between Breckenridge and Denver:
$3.75
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Breckenridge Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure:
$12
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Breckenridge Tours - Strange but True:
$24
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Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales:
$31
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Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more:
$35
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1 hour Axe Throwing experience with a Coach:
$44
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
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Private Auto-guided Tour of Seattle:
$4.96
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Historic Ballard audio tour: A slice of Seattle's quirky history:
$5.00
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Skip the Line: Sky View Observatory Admission Tickets:
$10
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Smith Tower Straight Up Observatory Access Ticket:
$12
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Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Sky View Observatory General Admission Ticket:
$20
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Seattle Scavenger Hunt Adventure:
$21
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Haunted Walking Ghost Tour:
$21
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Seattle Walking Ghost Tour:
$23
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The Museum of Flight Admission Ticket:
$25
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City Harbor Cruise:
$26
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.
The average person spends about $13 on alcoholic beverages in Seattle per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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 Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
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Seattle Bar Hunt: Sleepless in Seattle Bar Crawl:
$12
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Haunted Seattle Ghost and Pub Walking Tour:
$27
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Georgetown Brewery Tour:
$72
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Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour:
$98
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Half-Day Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Tour:
$99
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Seattle Coffee, Chocolate and Wine Tour:
$112
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Seattle Wine Tour (Hourly):
$135
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7-Hour Wenatchee White Water Rafting and Wine Tour:
$145
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From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting:
$209
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Seattle All-Inclusive: Hike Mt. Rainier and Wine Tasting:
$263
When comparing the travel costs between Breckenridge and Seattle, we can see that Breckenridge is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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