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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Durango
- You can opt to rent a car in Durango for maximum flexibility and convenience, to be able to visit all the amazing tourist attractions located in and outside the city, such as the Purgatory Ski Resort, about a 20min drive from Downtown Durango. Alternatively, car rentals in Durango are a great option for anyone who is not looking into staying in the town but planning on touring the sights in the city itself and the outskirts, such as the Mesa Verde National Park, a little over an hour away from Durango.
- If you're collecting your car at the airport, Durango-La Plata County Airport is located at the outskirts of the city, 14.7 miles from Durango city center, around a 20min drive. There are a number of Durango car rentals conveniently situated at the Durango-La Plate Airport by the baggage claim area at the Car Rental Center, such as Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National, accessible via the airport shuttle. The Animas Air Park Airport-00C also has a shuttle service (Animas Transportation) which is reasonably cheaper than taxis and can be used to reach one of the car rental options available.
- There are a number of traffic circles in Durango City which function well and are safer than regular intersections. There are, however, a few jaywalkers who opt not to use crosswalks and cyclists who don’t use the appropriate lanes that are intended for them, so motorists should be cautious while driving.
- Compared to most big cities, Durango’s rush hour is generally short-lived with people staying in traffic between 15 to 20min from around 7am to 8am in the morning and starts again at around 3pm to 5pm when students leave school and people start their journeys home. The main affected areas are usually the intersections on 32nd Street and Main Ave, Highway 550/160, 15th Street, and Main Ave, as well as the arterial roads outside town. If you’re on a schedule or catching a flight, keep these times in mind when planning your route.
- Book your car hire in Durango at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Durango
What type of car is recommended for driving in Durango?
The streets in Durango are easy to drive in, as most of the roads are in pretty good condition. One can therefore choose to get a vehicle from a variety of car rentals in Durango ranging from compact cars for solo trips to large vehicles, such as minivans and SUVs, for those planning on visiting the city in groups.
What’s the speed limit in Durango?
The speed limit in the general business district of Durango is set at 25mph. Residential districts are set at 30mph while open highways not part of the interstate system and surfaced four-lane highways have speed limits of 55mph and 65mph respectively. School zones have a speed limit of 20mph, and there are a number of speed traps set up at the State Highway 160/550, therefore drivers are advised to drive with caution.
Where are the best places to park in Durango?
There are a number of options to choose from when looking for parking in Durango. Parking meters usually work Monday through Friday, from early morning to early evenings, and normally cost around $1 per hour in downtown, $0.75 for meters on Narrow Gauge, and $0.50 per hour around Buckley Park. All parking meters provide free parking after 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends. City parking lots are free after 5pm on Mondays through Fridays and free all weekends, open to the public.
How much is the price of fuel in Durango?
The average price of fuel in Durango is R73,87 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R886 and R1 182, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Durango?
Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durango.
How can I find car hires near me in Durango?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Durango?
A Compact car hire in Durango costs R591 per day, on average.
Durango car rental reviews and directory
Avis
6,7
Okay
33 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.7
One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Road
+1 970 375 7831
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4,0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
2,0 Poor
Jan 2020
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They could have actually had the car I rented. I had to cancel the rental upon arrival for pickup because they did not actually have the car I rented and agreed to pay for.2,0 Poor
Dec 2019
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They would not let me adjust the name on my car rental, causing me to cancel. They then said there were not any cars available, even though I had cancelled my reservation with them in that moment causing me to completely lose my car rental.9,2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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I encountered a massive problem and the nice lady at the Durango Avis took care of me without any hesitation. I wish I had her name. She saved me on a very tough situation.Cons:
Verify car is ready before renting. Go out and check the vehicle with the guest.4,4 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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Great CarCons:
Due to weather had to add a one day extension and Avis charged double the price of the whole week. They are crooks and after the good Kayak representative tried to help the Avis team lied, illegally overcharged and falsified the agreement. NEVER USE AVIS/BUDGET6,8 Okay
Mar 2018
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They charged us per mile at drop off. Don’t think that was part of the original dealHertz
9,2
Wonderful
27 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
9.0
One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Rd. #14
+1 970 247 5288
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
2,0 Poor
Nov 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was friendly, car was clean and ran well.Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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staff was friendly.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Very good service, super fast!National
9,2
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
8.8
One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Rd
+1 970 259 0068
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6,0 Okay
Jun 2022
Budget
7,7
Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.7
One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Road
+1 970 375 7831
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9,6 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Only thing would be a smoother ride, but everything else was excellent.4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2015
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They eventually offered to give me 50% off for the terrible service. I really don't have much else to say about my experience that is good but this says I should make sure the review is at least 50 characters so I will just keep writing a little bit.Cons:
They sent me to three different locations before finally sending me to the actual budget office. The car I thought I was getting ended up not being available so I was stuck with an older Lincoln Town Car. Customer service had bad information and some of the people I spoke with were rude, acting like I was the problem, even when they had me running all over the county looking for their office.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
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Our flight was delayed coming into Durango, CO late at night and I was worried Budget would close and we’d be left stranded without a rental on our wedding weekend! Thankfully, Budget stayed open late until our flight landed and pick-up was a breeze. So appreciative of Budget accommodating our change in plans!10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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NothingAlamo
7,6
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.9
One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Rd
+1 970 259 0068
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5,9
Fair
17 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
5.3
2 locations in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Rd
+1 970 385 8648
26977 Highway 160
+1 970 259 2101
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8,8 Very Good
Apr 2017
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Resolved satisfactorilyCons:
That it happened in the first place10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Inexperienced rental agent at the counter8,4 Very Good
Mar 2017
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Should have rented a 4-wheel drive for the snowy roads5,6 Fair
Oct 2016
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It didn't matter when the breaks didn't workCons:
The brakes didn't work. Unreal that they can rent a car with rich a major safety issue. Secondly there was no one to answer the phone to tell about the issue. If you aren't going to staff the desk you should have an alternat phone number to reach2,0 Poor
Oct 2016
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We arrive after closure on a Saturday, and they were not open until Monday. There were no cars at the airport Enterprise dealer. Luckily Hertz had a car for us- last one on the lot. The reservation should have more clearly indicated that we could not get the car if we arrived after 12pm on a Sat.2,0 Poor
Sep 2016
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NothingCons:
Reserved a vehicle over the phone. Went to pick it up a couple of hours later....clerk claimed that she ".......couldn't find our phone number," in order to confirm our reservation. Upon arrival at pick up point, we were told that there "....weren't any vehicles left to rent," due to the fact that they couldn't call us. Phone number was given.Easirent
4,6
Mediocre
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One location in Durango
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Durango
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VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in Durango
Locations in Durango
1000 Airport Rd, Durango, , USA Colorado
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular car type | Compact |
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