Thornton car hire

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Thornton car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Thornton with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Thornton?

You should book your car hire in Thornton around 87 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Thornton?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Thornton are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9, 24 reviews), Hertz (4.8, 4 reviews), and Budget (6.4).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.9/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 4.8/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.4/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 5.6/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Thornton?

SUV cars (Kia Soul or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Thornton. SUV cars in Thornton cost R1 594/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R413/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Thornton?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Thornton is April at an average cost of R479/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Thornton when prices are R1 296/day on average, which tends to be 2 777% above the yearly average hire price for Thornton.

Which car hire company in Thornton has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Thornton, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Thornton

  • You can considerably enhance your experience using Thornton car rentals when visiting the city, which allow you to conveniently sightsee and accomplish your business. If you enjoy water activities, you can go about 2.3 miles to Water World for some fun waves and entertainment. Car rentals in Thornton enable you to access more attractions within and outside the town, like the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge in nearby Golden is approximately 14.5 miles from central Thornton and permits you to relax and appreciate nature and wildlife, making it ideal when journeying with friends.
  • The main airport servicing Thornton is Denver International Airport, situated around 27.5 miles from the town center. You can pick up your rented vehicle within the airport grounds at the rental car center. This center houses Alamo, Fox, Enterprise, Sixt, National, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, and Thrifty. You can ride the airport shuttle at Level 5 on Island 4 at the Jeppesen Terminal to the center. If you arrive on the west side of the airport, the shuttle comes to doors 504-512. On the east side of the terminal, find the shuttle outside doors 505-513.
  • The city houses major routes, including Colorado Boulevard and I-25, which make it easy for you to travel from one place to another. However, you can choose to add navigation equipment to your vehicle to prevent unexpected delays from getting lost. As many people in Thornton prefer to walk or cycle, you’ll want to keep an eye out while driving.
  • Traffic in Thornton can mostly be found along the main roads, such as Interstate 25. Start your day early to avoid jams because they typically begin at about 7:30am in the morning. In the evening, congestion starts at approximately 4pm. If you stay in Thornton during the winter, maintain extreme caution and slow your driving speed since the snowfall causes the roads to be quite slippery. For this reason, traffic also gets heavier during the cold season, so utilize a flexible schedule whenever possible.
  • Standard hire cars in Thornton are around 68% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Thornton

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

    The quality roads integrated into the city make it convenient to utilize all car types, enabling you to rent your desired vehicle when touring Thornton. Depending on your itinerary, an SUV is an ideal choice for comfortable and lengthy rides to sites in neighboring cities.

  • What’s the speed limit in Thornton?

    You can drive up to around 65mph on surfaced four-lane highways that are part of the expressways and interstate systems. The limit is approximately 55mph on routes not included in the interstate system or that do not have four-lane expressways. The speed limit is about 40mph when riding along open mountain highways. However, you must slow down to about 20mph when you come across blind curves or narrow and winding mountain highways. If you drive in residential districts, you must keep your speed around roughly 30mph. This restriction drops to around 25mph in business districts.

  • Where are the best places to park in Thornton?

    The Thornton Park & Ride on 8700 Grant Street does not have a height restriction. It provides free parking for one day and charges around $2 for an additional day, with a maximum stay of two days. You can utilize the free parking spaces offered by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus services, such as the Eastlake & 124th Avenue station, if your itinerary includes tours on public transportation.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Denver Intl airport is Thrifty.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Intl airport to off-airport locations is Thrifty.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Thornton?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Thornton?

    An Intermediate car hire in Thornton costs R3 520 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Thornton?

    A Premium car hire in Thornton costs R4 230 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Thornton?

    A Full Size car hire in Thornton costs R1 870 per day, on average.

Thornton car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9

Good

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Thornton

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Locations in Thornton

10350 Grant St

+1 303 214 0057

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

201 W 70th Ave

+1 303 289 4645

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2390 W 104th Ave

+1 303 466 7666

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

7236 Federal Blvd

+1 303 428 9999

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Andy, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Customer Service exceptional!! Cars were clean

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

People carrier

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Address was incorrect for pick location. The address given from kayak email was wrong. It sent me to a Toyota car dealership. Enterprise was not anywhere near this address. But I barely made pick up time before closing after making calls and tracking down correct location.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
No vehicle

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Commercial

KAYAK
The vehicle was not available when I came to pick it up. Their only suggestion was that I drive an hour to go pick it up

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
I booked on Kayak with details selected for Denver airport. However, the car that was booked was at a location 25 min from the airport so I had to cancel. This wasted a ton of time as I had to wait for another shuttle back to the airport so I could get on another shuttle to another rental company.

2,0 Poor

Patrick, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Booked the car through Kayak, the Enterprise location didn’t actually have a car available (the website shouldn’t allow me to book through them). The enterprise did try to call immediately after I booked and left a voicemail telling me they didn’t actually have vehicles for the next morning, but I didn’t receive the voicemail. I spent $40 on an Uber to their location, only to be told by their agent they they didn’t have cars, and that they did call to tell me that the night prior. When asked why they didn’t try calling again in the morning, to perhaps save me a trip, they basically had no response. The customer service at the location was non-existent, there was no attempt to rectify or apologize for the inconvenience, the woman “helping” me never made eye contact with me, and repeatedly just kept saying, “we did call and leave you a message.” It was clear they had no interest or concept of customer service, so I had them cancel the reservation, I then booked direct through National Car Rental at the airport for the next day and had a great experience. I won’t book through Kayak again, had this been a business trip it could have caused serious issues. When I reserve a vehicle I need to be able to trust that it’s an actual reservation.

1 out of 8

Hertz

4,8

Mediocre

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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

4.5

One location in Thornton

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7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Terrible customer service

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Hertz online hours are wrong, so we went to pick up our reserved car and they were closed. We went back the next morning (30 minutes early because their morning hours are wrong too) and they didn't have a car for us. I'm not sure why they let us reserve a car they didn't have but they basically told us tough luck and didn't try to accommodate us at all. Awful experience and horrible service all around.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

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Over charged.

1 out of 2

Budget

6,4

Okay

One location in Thornton

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1408 West 104th Avenue

+1 303 255 3000

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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Dollar

5,6

Fair

One location in Thornton

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7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Thrifty

4,9

Mediocre

One location in Thornton

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7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in Thornton

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1408 West 104th Avenue

+1 303 920 2485

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick easy pick up and drop off.

Cons:

The car smelled like smoke even though there’s a sign posted stating no smoking allowed in the cars.

1 out of 1

Free2Move

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One location in Thornton

Locations in Thornton

11646, Josephine Circle

+1 719 510 8110

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00

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12 travellers who hired a car in Thornton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9

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