Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Colorado?

If you plan to make the most of a limited time, definitely hire a car in Colorado. Public transit systems are efficient in populated areas, but if you plan to venture into the beauty of Colorado outside of its cities, car hire, in comparison to other forms of transport, is a clear winner. Car rental removes the limits on your options for your itinerary and the lost time navigating or connecting through public or private transport systems. Whether luxury or cheap car rental, solo or a large group, finding the perfect car rental for you is simple through momondo.

What are the driving conditions like in Colorado?

Colorado is host to a varied collection of landscapes and roads, and the conditions can change depending on your destinations and the season. Driving in Denver and other cities is generally simple enough, with well structured layouts and maintained roads. When heading into the mountains and desert areas, however, steep inclines and unsealed or potentially damaged roads will often come up; this may affect your choice of car rentals in Colorado, as a 4x4 may make navigating these areas easier. Given that many come to Colorado to explore the Rocky Mountains, even cheap car hire providers will usually cater to adventurous needs.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in the United States?

The main law that will be dramatically different from driving in the UK is that people in the United States drive on the opposite side of the road. This takes a minute to adjust to, and on top of different types of intersections and laws around them, can be confusing to those unfamiliar with American roads. Certain intersections allow you to turn on a red light after proceeding to a full stop, where it is safe to do so, usually just to the right but on one-way streets to the left as well. There are also minimum speed limits as well as maximums, to avoid obstruction of traffic flow, and a law on single lane inclined roads that vehicles descending must give way to those ascending. Be sure to check with local city departments to be across and up to date with all laws.

What documents do I need to hire a car in the United States?

A driver’s licence that is full, valid and has been held for at least one year is the main requirement, as well as a secondary form of photo identification, which would usually be your passport. Be aware that many car rental providers across the United States enforce a minimum age of 21, and most car hire offices will apply an additional young driver fee to those under the age of 25; this does vary across individual companies, so do be sure to check these details if you are under this age. If you have your own insurance coverage that you plan to use with your car rental in Colorado, be sure to bring paperwork detailing the validity and details of your policy with you.

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

30 May - 17 Jun

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Citroen C3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

25 May - 8 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

30 May - 17 Jun

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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£26/day

30 May - 17 Jun

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Volvo V40

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

12 Jun - 20 Jun

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

30 May - 17 Jun

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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£29/day

7 Jun - 29 Jun

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£29/day

12 Jun - 20 Jun

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£30/day

7 Jul - 10 Aug

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Car hire insight and trends in Colorado

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Colorado

What is the best car hire company in Colorado?

The best car hire company in Colorado is Fox. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 4.9/10 from 2,112 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Colorado, you will be able to find Fox at 1 location in the region, such as in the city of Denver.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Colorado?

41% of momondo users prefer to hire SUV vehicles when visiting Colorado. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be £57 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you hire your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Colorado if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

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	Small cars	£40 - £58
	All Car Types	£46 - £71

The average price of a small car hire in Colorado is £46. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Colorado is in May. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Colorado is £51. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Colorado is in February. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Colorado is £69. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Colorado is in January. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £53 per day. A large car rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Colorado is £55. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Colorado is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £41 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Colorado is £76. The cheapest time to hire a van in Colorado is in December. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £47 per day. A van rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Colorado is £78. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Colorado is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Colorado is £59. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Colorado is in March. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just £47 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Colorado luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Colorado is £86. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Colorado is in February. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £67 per day. A convertible rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in Colorado. The average price of a car hire in Colorado can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

30 May - 17 Jun

See offer

Citroen C3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

25 May - 8 Jun

See offer

Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£26/day

30 May - 17 Jun

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Alamo

8.5

Very Good

387 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The guy at the counter at DEN was amazing. Great service, very helpful and good jokes!!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Everything was super smooth and worth every penny. Crystal and Josh were both especially helpful and super quick with my pickup process. I unfortunately didn’t get the mama name when I dropped off be the drop off process was also super quick and efficient! 10 out of 10. Will definitely rent from Alamo again!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Staff was professional, helpful, and friendly. Pricing was reasonable. Best experience I’ve ever had with a rental car company.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

I upgraded to a larger vehicle, but when I came out, there was going to be a slight wait to get one. I went ahead and took the size I had originally reserved because I was in a hurry (plane had been delayed twice) thinking I would straighten it out when I returned. However, upon return, the office had already lowered the cost to the original amount, so there was no follow up visit I needed. Other businesses could learn some tips from the way I was greeted and treated. I will rent from Alamo again.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Easy process, friendly staff, and good value. Everything I'm looking for in a car rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

No line, fast shuttle to and from airport, helpful and kind staff

1 out of 129

Sixt

7.6

Good

609 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Why does BMW let you lock your key in the car? It didn’t happen to us .. but

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

They were wonderful. Really nice cars , quick and friendly. I’ll use them in the future

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Prompt at pick up. Anna was very friendly and helpful at drop off.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The agent that helped me out was great - his name was "The Anthony" - he was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and kind. The car was nice, too, but it had a lot of dings and scratches on it. It looked like most of them were noted on the report, but then when I went to take it back, they accused me of damaging the hood of the car (I did not). I've never had a rental car place try something like that before. I trusted Sixt to be fair and honest about their car, but now I feel betrayed.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Jake was a big help getting me checked in quickly and finding a perfect car from their inventory!

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Smooth transaction. Car was not washed and washer fluid was empty. Mostly a positive experience. I will return.

1 out of 203

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4

Good

687 reviews•12 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Our car reservation was 30 miles from the airport. Enterprise wound up canceling our reservation and we had to get a last minute car from Dollar. The price difference was doubled. We made the original reservation weeks ahead of time in good faith. We flew half way across the country and almost had our vacation derailed because of some online miscommunication. Between third party bookings and Enterprise’s horrible customer service I will definitely be making my vacation plans differently next time.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Entered Denver Airport for our pickup and return location and it immediately popped up the variety of car options to reserve. We selected our small SUV and completed our reservation. Upon arrival at the airport following the rental car location we took the shuttle to the Enterprise location at which we were told the reservation want at the airport location and was actually downtown. We then had to spend $60 to Uber downtown to a dirty lot with two cars on site. The agent told us he could see our original reservation was as for the airport location but that it put us at their downtown location as cars were booked out at the other. The car smelled absolutely horrible- like a dirty diaper pale. We had to keep all the windows down to drive it. We returned the car and the manager said he could waive $100 for the odor but nothing else as it was an issue with Kayak’s reservation system and not Enterprise. I won’t rent through Kayak again….

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Jenyfer was very helpful. Very professional and made me feel at ease. The van was very clean.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Outstanding!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

It’s an outstanding location to rent a car Andy Apple white is a outstanding manager that’s cares about customer service the car was clean the process was easy and everyone’s attitude were friendly I will rent from them again

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The car was filthy. The driver-side window didn't work; it kept going down and would not let you close it without trying to raise it multiple times. The car wasn't ready for pickup. We had to wait 6 hours before we could get a filthy car with less than a quarter of a tank.

1 out of 229

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Avis

6.4

Okay

276 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They didn't have cars, wait was over two hours. Gave us a much smler vehicle then we had rented but still charged us for the larger one. Refuse to answer any of our emails about fixing the charge. I will be filing a complaint with the BBB when I get home.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Drop-off location not marked.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Line for pick up was nearly an hour. Drop off was chaos: no attendants at all.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

WY too long a line, and took way too long at the counter

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Vehicle was not thoroughly cleaned (still had trash in it from previous users). Cracked windshield. Not enough customer service people to service customers in a timely manner (particularly at pickup).

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It was easy... and fast

1 out of 92

Advantage

6.4

Okay

692 reviews•1 location

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Budget

6.0

Okay

561 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Waited from 12:30 am until 4:30 am in their office with 200 other people and only 2 employees.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Horrendous. We flew all the way across the county for a special event THAT WE MISSED because budget had us wait for 3 HOURS after our rental pick-up time (and we arrived early) before getting us in a car. There were hundreds of others waiting and never once did anyone from the Budget staff acknowledge their over-booking or address the long wait times. We were told our rental was non-refundable so we couldn’t even cancel and walk across the street to get a car with another service without losing hundreds of dollars. At no point in the booking process, or in the line to pick up were we informed how long the waits were. Budget clearly knows this is a problem because the person who finally did check us in told us it was like that every day. They intentionally overbook themselves to sell more cars and have ZERO regard for people’s experience and situations. Truly a terrible experience. Don’t ever rent from Budget

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Quite the surprise, I wasn’t expecting such amazing service with this provider. Top notch service, brand new car, great price! I’ll definitely look to use Budget next time I travel!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They overcharged me and added fraudulent fees.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Car was completely dirty-so much that I actually video taped it. The guy who was supposed to take us to the car was rude and on his phone. I had to keep asking for help.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The rental car got a flat. Resolving this simple issue through budget has taken 72 hours and dozens of phone calls. Still not done.

1 out of 187

Thrifty

5.1

Fair

329 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Feb 2024

Staff were generally nice. The car was very dirty at pickup and I never received a receipt at drop off.

6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

No windshield washer fluid, cruise control didn’t work.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

The customer service was horrible .. no one wanted to help me I asked two people to help me .. both of them told me they were busy and to go find some one else .. I stood there and waited for 15 min .. when the next shuttle came around .. the lady said I can help who’s next. I immediately said something to her and she said , I was busy at the time is there no one there to help you I said no . Still no one helped me .. eventually some one showed up to help me… i told him what happened he just looked at me. So I said ok im going to just let it go. Then they gave me my car , the Car gas tank wasn’t on full and it smelled like smoke , cigarettes . I pulled up to the exit and I told the employee hey this gas tank isn’t on full and the car smells like smoke . He said I will note it that the car smells like smoke and the gas tank you can bring it back on this . i bring the car back , the clerk tells me to leave the keys in the car shuttle would be over there . I get in the shuttle and I goto board my plane . As I’m boarding I checked my email. And i got my receipt . They CHARGED ME A SMOKING FEE FOR $400! … Messing up my credit card and I’m pretty sure it’s going to mess with my credit score . This place is a nightmare . It’s poorly ran and it looks like they hire any one to work there .. the rate was $35 a day and it def shows why

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

I wish rental car companies would not encourage their employees to engage tired travellers with relentless upselling based on fear mongering. Usually it is for unnecessary insurance. In CO, it is the Chain Law, which requires chains in a heavy snowstorm - regardless of the car - and chains are not permitted by the rental company. Their solutuon is to push for a vastly more expensive SUV that has AWD but still would nkt satisfy the Chain Law. Why not just put snow tires on rental cars for people who are primarily coming ro CO to ski? There is always a line at the rental counter and the upselling may add profit for the rental company, but it makes a simple check in and pick up experience much longer and more frustrating for all customers. It is also disingenous and misleading. People on vacation want to relax and be on their way, not argue with rental employees who have clearly been trained to extend rather than shorten the rental process.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

There weren’t any cars available but Thrifty still charged my credit card for insurance. Will not recommend or try snd rent from again.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

No car was available, I was told that Hertz customers would get priority because they had priority over Thrifty. I could not get a car and had to turn around and come home. I had to call to get my money back for the rental but airfare, hotel and taxi to the tune of $500 is out of pocket and nobody wants to accept responsibility! This appears to be common occurance based on the input from Thrifty managers.

1 out of 110

Hertz

5.0

Fair

620 reviews•7 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

The woman who helped me at the desk was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was fun to work with.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Simple pick up. Clean vehicle. Vehicle was in good shape without concerns. Upgraded to midsize pickup. Everything was great. Friendly staff. Overall great experience!

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

The pick up was fine. They gave me an old and worn Chevy Tahoe after telling me there were no other options on the lot. When I went outside to find it, it was literally sitting next to a brand new model. I went back and said I preferred the new model and they let me switch, worked out in the end but very annoying.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

have a customer call centre that can EASILY REACHED! I want to speak with an agent! stop with the press 1 press 6 press 2 press get lost! NOW My rental was extended, and charged and confirmed by email that the extension had been completed and paid for. I did not have faith that the call centre lady truly had a grasp on what was what, however, she did charge my card, so i figured that she had. I called back to confirm a few hours later, seems all was set. You can guess that ending can't you? It wasn't extended. thankfully Daniel at the local branch fixed this. Now YOU FFIX THE CALL CENTRE - Oh, btw, an international licence does not work n your hertz customer page. Fix that as well.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

No sense of urgency at the rental counter, the agent and process was slow, long wait line, which is not ideal after a long day of travel, getting luggage, taking a shuttle bus to the rental, etc

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Car had dog hair and 3/4 tank of gas. But my paperwork said I had to return it full and would be charged if there was dog hair. I tried to talk to the Hertz agent about it when I checked out the car but the office door was locked and there was no one to walk the car with me. Then Hertz tried to charge my card a fee I did not authorize when I returned. Poor service. I went with Hertz because I thought it a reputable company. I won’t choose them first again.

1 out of 207

Car hire in Colorado

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Colorado so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Colorado?

The majority of momondo users will hire a car in Colorado for 7 days at an average cost of £47 per day. A 1-week hire will cost a total of £328, while renting for just the weekend will cost £106 in total. You can also hire a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Colorado costs, on average, £1,585 total.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Colorado?

Prices for cars in Colorado were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Colorado?

As of May 2024, there are 157 operators available to choose from for cars in Colorado.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Colorado?

Among different countries, including Colorado, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Colorado?

To rent a car in Colorado, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Colorado?

Booking a car hire in Colorado via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Colorado?

momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Colorado by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Colorado with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Colorado.