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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Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Colorado

Kia Rio

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-door vehicles

£25/day

13 Oct - 27 Oct

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

7 Aug - 10 Aug

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Audi A3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£28/day

8 Sep - 21 Sep

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BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

8 Sep - 21 Sep

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Vauxhall Crossland

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£29/day

23 Sep - 10 Oct

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Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£30/day

17 Sep - 3 Oct

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£31/day

11 Aug - 8 Sep

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Renault Captur

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£32/day

13 Sep - 29 Sep

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Suzuki Vitara

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£32/day

13 Sep - 29 Sep

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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 4.8/10 from 1,978 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?

40% of momondo users prefer to hire SUV vehicles when visiting Colorado. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be £58 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 - £56
	All Car Types	£49 - £70

The average price of a small car hire in Colorado is £45. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Colorado is in September. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A small car rental is typically 20% 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 £50. 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 £42 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 £67. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Colorado is in November. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £55 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 November. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £45 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% 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 £73. The cheapest time to hire a van in Colorado is in December. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just £47 per day. A van rental is typically 24% 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 £73. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Colorado is in January. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 25% 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 March. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just £38 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 4% 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 convertible hire in Colorado is £85. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Colorado is in June. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £64 per day. A convertible rental is typically 35% 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.

Kia Rio

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-door vehicles

£25/day

13 Oct - 27 Oct

See offer

Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£29/day

23 Sep - 10 Oct

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Hyundai Ioniq

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£30/day

17 Sep - 3 Oct

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Colorado car hire directory

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Alamo

8.4

Very Good

173 reviews•6 locations

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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 58

Sixt

7.6

Good

472 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2024

Jenn was terrific!

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.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Terrific, great car and good customer service

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.

1 out of 158

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

310 reviews•43 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Thank you Seth for the wonderful service

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.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

They didn’t have the vehicle I originally requested/reserved, but they did find another one for me at a discounted rate….So everything worked out I guess….

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….

1 out of 104

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Colorado

Avis

6.7

Okay

266 reviews•25 locations

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Recent reviews

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 89

Avis Locations in Colorado

Budget

6.5

Okay

463 reviews•26 locations

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Recent reviews

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

Got a call the morning of the rental to say our appointment was canceled. Not acceptable at all and got offered a $20 coupon for having to take a $100 uber to another rental location. Will not be using Budget.

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.

1 out of 155

Budget Locations in Colorado

Dollar

5.8

Fair

180 reviews•8 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.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Not being lied to when picked up car told them I needed to put a interlock on it They said ok State Farm is paying the bill it didn’t show yet I put card on it 30 days later I call to e stand again was told they need car return check it in paid never again

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.

1 out of 60

Payless

5.8

Fair

243 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

Ehh, dude was kinda a dick. I got charged an extra 60$ for I have no idea. I declined insurance and gas. Payless is apparently avis. Don't fall for the lies.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The car was dirty and had a marijuana smell.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The company knew in advance when we would arrive and what car we needed but when we arrived, we were told the car was not there. Their dispatch was very ineffective and incompetent in having the cars that people had reserved, prepared and ready. They offered us a car in another category, which we didnt want. We were told that we needed to wait for the car category we had reserved And then suddenly the car we wanted became available. There were major inefficiencies, miscommunications, delays with their system. EVERYONE that was there was having a similar experience. The agents were doing their best but the business needs some major reorganization and training. Will not rent from you again.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Car is dirty, scratches and non working accelerator

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Quick, easy, great service, affordable rental. Pickup and drop off were super easy and the shuttle was right on time. Would definitely use them again!!

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The car itself was great, and drop off was very smooth. Pickup though was awful. Their computers were down for more than a half hour. The line got longer and longer but there was only one agent, who just shrugged and said there was nothing he could do. He finally put us on a shuttle to Avis. We were thrilled at first, but the lines there were insane, and the Avis agents had difficulty making the Payless reservation work in their system. Finally, I was handed… a sticky note? that I hoped would give me a car. I headed outside to find another huge line, but this one outdoors in 100 degree summer weather. This line also took so long. Between the heat and the long wait, I felt like I might pass out. The lines were stuck because they had no cars. They were washing them as soon as they came in and would immediately give out the wet car to someone in line via some confusing system on the sticky note. They started just giving people trucks or whatever had just rolled out, and the customers would just take any vehicle (who cares what the reservation was for at this point) to get out of the heat. I liked the car I was offered and snatched it up, like any sane person would after all of that. Overall, it took about 2.5 hr to actually get the car, with about 45 minutes of that outside in the heat.

1 out of 81

Hertz

5.6

Fair

445 reviews•25 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There were no available cars.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The lakewood location was terrible. Rude, unprofessional, and unhelpful staff. They didn’t have enough cars. They wouldn’t except my temporary id. I left without a car. Hertz later helped fix the problem and I got a car from a different location. But it was still a lot of wasted time and money

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.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Pick up was difficult, my credit cards had been hacked. I destroyed them, the clerk gave me a hard time because of this. I explained to her that it would not be an issue and would gladly call my credit card company. She ran the new card and Surprise there was no problem. They did give me an upgrade which was very nice. No need for the drama.

1 out of 149

Hertz Locations in Colorado

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 £46 per day. A 1-week hire will cost a total of £322, while renting for just the weekend will cost £104 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, £1,557 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 July 2024, there are 166 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.