Colorado

Cheap Car Rentals in Colorado from $22

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Colorado with a pick-up date of 12/4 and drop-off date of 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Colorado car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Colorado. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$52

Cheapest price per day

$22

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Colorado?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Colorado, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 48 pickup locations in Colorado to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Price

$29 - $85

Out of all the popular cities in Colorado, Denver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $29/day. Renting a car in Denver is 66% cheaper than renting one in Hayden where the per day rate is around $85. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Colorado to get a rental car in are: Pueblo ($35/day), Colorado Springs ($40/day), and Grand Junction ($47/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Denver should expect to spend around $29/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Colorado is Denver.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Colorado?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Colorado and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on November 20, 2024.

January

$44

February

$53

March

$57

April

$42

May

$48

June

$68

July

$80

August

$73

September

$59

October

$54

November

$40

December

$52

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Colorado is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Colorado

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Colorado to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Small cars

$39 - $87

All Car Types

$44 - $92

To rent a small car in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $59/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Colorado (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$87/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a small car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $62/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Colorado (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$90/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $85/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Colorado (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$105/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $65/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Colorado (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$91/day). In fact, November is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $106/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Colorado (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$149/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a van is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $62/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Colorado (~$30/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$110/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a pickup truck saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $90/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Colorado (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$115/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a luxury car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Colorado luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Colorado, you would pay an average price of $129/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Colorado (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$178/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Colorado. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Colorado, renting a convertible is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Corolla$23/day
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Nissan Versa$23/day
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Nissan Versa
Hyundai Accent$24/day
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Top rental agencies in Colorado

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Colorado known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Colorado. Reviews were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Colorado, including pickup locations serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Greeley. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Alamo

8.3
Very good
130 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.4
Good
387 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
220 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Avis

6.2
Okay
187 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Budget

5.9
Fair
342 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Payless

5.6
Fair
196 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.1
Fair
136 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.0
Fair
319 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

Best Colorado car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Colorado. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Colorado with an average daily rate of $39. Data was last updated on November 20, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Colorado region, including options close to Denver, Colorado Springs and Greeley. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Chevrolet Trax$22/day
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Chevrolet Trax
Ford Focus$23/day
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Ford Focus
Hyundai Venue$23/day
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Hyundai Venue

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colorado, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 20, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Colorado?

    If you plan to take a trip to Colorado, you will need your valid government-issued driver’s license and credit or debit cards and you have to be above the minimum age of 18 years old. However, if you are still under the age of 25 years, you will still be charged an underage fee as per the surcharge policy. Before you get your car rental in Colorado, make sure that the rental car has insurance because if it doesn’t, you will have to get insurance for your car rental in Colorado. Foreigners must carry their home country’s driver’s license. If it is not in English, then an International Driver’s Permit will be needed so that you can comfortably drive your Colorado car rental.

  • What are the rules for driving in Colorado?

    If you plan on cheap car rental in Colorado, you should make sure you pay attention to the stop lines and stop before the white line. When driving downhill on a steep mountain roadway in Colorado, make sure you yield to the vehicle going uphill. When merging on a highway, only do so when you are sure that you will not slow down traffic flow for oncoming vehicles. Oncoming vehicles always have the right of way, and you are supposed to make sure that you don’t affect this. When driving on a highway, you might want to stick to the right lane. Even if you want to pass another car, use the left lane, and get back to the right lane immediately. Before you get your cheap car rental in Colorado, do some research on the traffic laws in case any changes have been implemented.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Colorado?

    The car rentals in Colorado that you choose will depend on the weather season, the time you plan to spend in Colorado, and what you plan to do there. Most people who want passenger van rental in Colorado prefer to use SUVs because of the comfort and functionality. However, there are other options for rental cars in Colorado that you can choose. If you want a car that can offer optimal gas mileage, good value, safety, and comfort, you might want to go for Toyota models such as Camry, Corolla, or Prius. If you plan to explore the terrain, you can consider the Subaru Outback, which is quite popular among rental cars in Colorado. The Outback offers versatility that ranges from daily commuting to taking a road trip to camping. It works well for visitors who plan on working and exploring the region afterward.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Colorado?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a rental car in Colorado. The best deal a user found was for $20/day from Getaround, booked on Nov. 17.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Colorado?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Colorado from the following companies over the past two weeks: NU Car ($21/day), Economy Rent a Car ($23/day), and Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($25/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Colorado?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Colorado.

  • What are gas prices like in Colorado?

    The average gas price in Colorado is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Colorado for a week from Ace?

    Renting a car in Colorado for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $201/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Colorado for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards 34% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Colorado.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Colorado?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Colorado. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Colorado for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 63% on a month-long rental by booking with Getaround. Getaround is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Colorado can cost you on average $861 a month or $29 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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Small car rentals in Colorado

Find small car rental deals in Colorado from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Colorado cost an average of $32 per day. Price data was last updated on November 20, 2024.
Hyundai i10$26/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$26/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$26/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in Colorado

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Colorado. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Colorado. Deals were last updated on November 20, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Colorado. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($19+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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