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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Honda Fit

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

£22/day

4 May - 11 May

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£23/day

4 May - 11 May

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£23/day

4 May - 11 May

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Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£24/day

4 May - 11 May

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£24/day

4 May - 11 May

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£24/day

5 May - 12 May

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

3 May - 10 May

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Kia Sportage

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

5 May - 12 May

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BMW 5 Series

or similar Premium

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£26/day

3 May - 10 May

See offer

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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 4.8/10 from 1,435 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.

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	Small cars	£36 - £59
	All Car Types	£41 - £69

The average price of a small car hire in Colorado is £43. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Colorado is in April. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A small car rental is typically 19% 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 £49. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Colorado is in April. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A medium car rental is typically 10% 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 £63. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Colorado is in October. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £53 per day. A large car rental is typically 16% 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 £50. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Colorado is in April. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% 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 £84. The cheapest time to hire a van in Colorado is in October. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £59 per day. A van rental is typically 36% 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 £64. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Colorado is in February. The price is 65% lower than the rest of the year at just £23 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 17% 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 £58. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Colorado is in November. The price is 60% lower than the rest of the year at just £24 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 9% 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 £91. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Colorado is in June. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just £63 per day. A convertible rental is typically 41% 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.

Honda Fit

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

£22/day

4 May - 11 May

See offer

Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£23/day

4 May - 11 May

See offer

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£24/day

5 May - 12 May

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Alamo

8.2

Very Good

126 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Oct 2024

Helpful, efficient staff

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2024

The vehicle was the perfect fit fornour weekend needs. The vehicle was mostly clean. The interior of the windows were foggy and smeared. Easy enough for me to wipe down when I had the chance. Could have had a better vacuuming. Lots of loose grass and small rocks on floor. When all said and do e, good value. Shuttle was simple and easy.

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.

1 out of 42

Sixt

7.5

Good

316 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 106

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0

Good

215 reviews•22 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

it wasn’t a rental car available but online said it was. bad business

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I received a message the morning I was picking up the van that the van I reserved was not available. No effort was made to locate one for me from another location, as far as I know. The remaining cars were terrible matches for my needs. I was told to reserve a car via costco to reduce the cost of the substitute vehicle; no effort was made to assist. Fiasco start to finish-- I ended up with no rental at all. I would recommend NOT Enterprise.

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|Jul 2023

no cars available. they even asked us to come back several times, but no cars. they should not have accepted our reservation.

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.

1 out of 72

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Avis

6.3

Okay

204 reviews•10 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.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

1,We had booked convertible car and last minute they call to say they don’t have it. In fact, they had us call another Avis (at the airport) because they said they would have it. We called that Avis. They said they "never" get convertible cars. So we had to go back to the other Avis, which is when they offered up this Suburban. 2. Our first car drop was in town and when they change the car the return was in airport and I had to pay taxi to take me back to town 3. the car was dirty and not a full tank of gas 4. the car had so many damages that basically range from side damage and effects on the cars function, like cruise control and distance function were broken which was pretty dangerous for the highway 5. Car had almost 50k on it and very risky to drive - the drop off location said this car should NEVER had been rented to us for the distance we rented it to drive (from Colorado Springs to Amarillo). We will also be calling Avis to complain about this and have photos which show all the above mentioned issues. I will not be trusting or renting from them again.

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).

1 out of 68

Budget

6.1

Okay

374 reviews•11 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.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

people at the rental car counter were extremely helpful and speedy. Great experience. Have now used them on 2 separate rentals and would highly recommend them.

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.

1 out of 125

Budget Locations in Colorado

Dollar

5.5

Fair

143 reviews•6 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

The staff was excellent! The price, as with all rentals, was excessive.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I had to wait 2.5 hours to get a car despite having a reservation.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great car, customer service, and driving experience. I loved the Tesla. Thanks!

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

Be more transparent with ALL the Fees and Taxes. Give me the bottom line WITH Insurance and ALL Fees.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The shuttle is understaffed and the available SUV is not AWD. Avoid.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Nobody seemed interested in serving clients standing in line. Pickup was very slow. 4 people available behind counter but served one at a time.

1 out of 48

Hertz

5.2

Fair

382 reviews•13 locations

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Recent reviews

6.0

Okay|Dec 2024

I wish I could get an upgrade with President’s circle without going go the counter.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2024

Would have been nice to know they don’t accept my credit card for the security deposits

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There were no available cars.

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!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Amazing customer service.

1 out of 128

Hertz Locations in Colorado

Thrifty

4.7

Mediocre

209 reviews•5 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2024

I could not get a car cause I did not have flight information. I did not need flight information I was trying to drive the car out of state and they would not let me do a one way option.

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.

1 out of 70

Car hire in Colorado

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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 £44 per day. A 1-week hire will cost a total of £311, while renting for just the weekend will cost £101 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, £1,504 total.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Colorado?

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How many operators does momondo search for cars in Colorado?

As of April 2025, there are 172 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.

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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.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Colorado on momondo?

Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in Colorado.

Can I find a car hire in Colorado which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car hire locations on momondo including Colorado.

Can I search for car hire in Colorado with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Colorado with unlimited mileage on momondo.

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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 4.8/10 from 1,435 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.

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