Driving into Denver, CO

Denver, CO · Denver International (DEN)

Denver car rental built for the mountain drive

All-wheel drive, winter tires and ski racks included. Curbside at DEN or delivered downtown, with unlimited miles up I-70 to the resorts.

Call Denver+1 (815) 991-4848 · Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM local time

Renting a car in Denver

Nearly every rental in Denver is really a rental for somewhere else: Vail, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen. That means the vehicle spec matters more here than in any other city we serve — all-wheel drive, real winter tires and a rack are not upsells, they are the point.

In summer the calculus flips and a comfortable crossover does everything. Either way, we brief you on I-70 timing, because leaving Denver at 7am on a Saturday in January is the difference between a ninety-minute drive and a four-hour one.

Where we deliver in Denver

  • LoDo
  • RiNo
  • Cherry Creek
  • Boulder
  • Golden
  • Aurora

Drives worth the miles

I-70 to Vail and Breckenridge

Ninety minutes to two hours in good conditions. Leave before 7am on winter Saturdays and after 6pm coming back.

Rocky Mountain National Park via Estes

Ninety minutes northwest. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and is the highest paved road in the country.

What people rent in Denver

Three picks from the fleet that make sense for this city specifically.

Estimate your Denver rental

From $81 / day

Pick your dates, car and pickup location — we apply the exact Denver taxes, location fees and deposit so the number you see is the number we quote on the phone.

Airport counters

Neighbourhood branches

Delivery

One-way drop-off

Select pickup and drop-off dates to see your Denver total, including local taxes and fees.

Colorado daily rental fee and DEN recovery included. Winter tires and racks are free.

Cheap Car Rentals averages 15% below national rental companies in Denver. Compare company-by-company pricing on any vehicle page.

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Compare the Denver picks side by side

Rates shown include the Denver daily adjustment, before taxes and fees.

Feature, seat and price comparison of rental cars in Denver
FeatureToyota RAV4Lowest daily rateChevrolet TahoeFord Mustang Mach-E
Price per day$81$162$129
Seats585
Bags363
CategorySUVSUVElectric
TransmissionAutomaticAutomaticSingle-speed
Fuel economy30 mpg combined20 mpg combined290 mi range
Rating4.88 (391)4.9 (208)4.83 (88)
All-wheel driveIncludedNot availableIncluded
30 mpg combinedIncludedNot availableNot available
Roof railsIncludedNot availableNot available
Power tailgateIncludedNot availableNot available
Adaptive cruise controlIncludedNot availableNot available
Apple CarPlay & Android AutoIncludedNot availableNot available
Eight seatsNot availableIncludedNot available
Four-wheel driveNot availableIncludedNot available

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What Denver renters say

5.00· 2 reviews in Denver

5 out of 5 stars
Winter tires and a ski rack included, no upsell attempt. Legal for the I-70 traction law without me having to ask.
KAKyle A.Boulder · February 2026 · Toyota RAV4
5 out of 5 stars
Six of us plus gear to Rocky Mountain National Park. Curbside at DEN and they briefed us on the road timing, which was spot on.
SGSofia G.Chicago, IL · June 2026 · Chevrolet Tahoe

No surprises

What you can count on in Denver

Local CO taxes, deposits and protection options are on the table before you book — and roadside help covers you across metro Denver and anywhere the road takes you after.

Insurance & protection

Every car leaves with liability cover. Add more only if you want it.

  • State-minimum liability included on every rental
  • Standard: collision damage waiver, $500 excess, $19/day
  • Full: zero excess, no deposit hold, $34/day
  • Bring your own cover or a credit-card waiver — we won't upsell you

Clear policies

The rules in plain English, the same ones our quotes are built on.

  • Refundable deposit from $200, released at return
  • Drivers 21+; under-25 young-driver fee shown before you confirm
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
  • Return it empty — fuel at the local pump average, no refuel fee

24/7 roadside help

If something goes wrong in Denver, one call sorts it.

  • Jump starts, flat tires, lockouts and tow dispatch
  • One number, day or night — no ticket queue
  • Replacement vehicle within 4 hours on Full protection
  • Breakdown time credited back to your rental

Real humans, real hours

No app, no chatbot maze. A person answers and confirms your car.

  • Phone bookings, changes and extensions handled live
  • Written confirmation by email and SMS with your reference number
  • Downloadable PDF confirmation with your pickup instructions
  • Same team handles the booking and the pickup

No hidden fees — here's everything that can be added

Taxes and recovery fees are set locally, not by us. We show them on the call and on your written confirmation.

Denver rental tax & surcharges
14.25% of the rental subtotal
Airport concession recovery
$27 per rental
Curbside or hotel delivery
Free
Mileage
Unlimited on 3+ day rentals

Support hours: Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM local time · Roadside assistance answers 24/7 on +1 (815) 991-4848.

Denver rental questions

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