Car hire at Denver Airport from R623/day

Kia Soul

or similar Small

R644/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

R645/day

Toyota Camry

or similar Large

R795/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Van

R1 325/day

Nissan Pathfinder

or similar 4x4

R920/day

Volkswagen Passat

or similar Large

R847/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar 4x4

R1 229/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar 4x4

R623/day

Buick Encore

or similar 4x4

R636/day

Ford Edge

or similar 4x4

R736/day

Audi Q5

or similar 4x4

R1 018/day

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If you’re looking at car hire at Denver Intl Airport, you’ll see that it’s a very simple process. Once your flight has landed and you’ve made it through passport control, you will find the car hire company desks located in the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5. To make matters even easier and cheaper for you, we recommend booking your hire car online prior to your departure through KAYAK. That way you won’t have to wait in line at the car hire desks and can go directly to the shuttle bus terminal, located on island 4, outside doors 505-513 on the east side and doors 504-512 on the west side. Follow the signs at the car hire desks; each company has its own dedicated shuttle bus to the car collection points.
Denver Intl Airport car hire is a convenient and popular way to travel around Denver and explore the natural beauty of Colorado state and the Rocky Mountains in particular. Denver city has a good public transportation system, and you can catch a train from the airport to the city for only around $10.50 (£7.60) which takes about 35–40min. However, having to rely on trains and buses to see the city and its surrounding areas can take its toll, with waiting times and travel times likely to be longer; renting a car is much more advantageous. With so much to see in and around Denver, you’ll need a hire car to help you fit in all the sights.
Once you’ve collected your hire car, you can get started on your trip into Denver almost immediately. All the major car hire companies are based on the Pena Boulevard, a major road that connects Denver Airport with the city. It takes around 35min to drive the 26 miles to the city centre, connecting Pena Boulevard to the I70 East motorway. Going north toward the Rocky Mountain National Park or south towar Colorado Springs, you can easily access the E-470 motorway from Pena Boulevard. It’s important to note that E-470 is a toll road, so check with your rental company regarding their toll collection policy, as the fee will automatically be registered to the vehicle’s number plate.
When it comes to car hire at Denver Intl Airport, make sure to take note of the business hours of your car hire company, so that you’re aware what time the car will need to be returned. In some cases, like with Hertz, they require you to confirm your return time upon booking. However, policies always differ depending on which company you hire a vehicle from. So, if you’re planning on returning the vehicle outside of standard office hours, we recommend you notify the company with as much notice as possible.
Book your car hire at Denver Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

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What documents do I need to provide to hire a car at Denver Airport?
When arranging car hire at Denver Intl Airport you must provide a credit card for proof of payment, and for any additional charges that may be incurred during the rental. For identification purposes, you must show a valid passport and your driving licence, which may need to have been held for at least two years. For assurance, we recommend checking the car hire company’s policy prior to finalising your booking.
Which car hire companies are the easiest to use at Denver Airport?
Alamo and Enterprise have excellent customer ratings. They are known for their prompt and polite customer service, making the whole experience smooth and stress free. Once you’ve claimed your baggage and need to head to the car hire collection points, both Enterprise and Alamo shuttles are ready and waiting for your arrival.
What types of vehicles are recommended to hire at Denver Airport?
There are plenty of options for vehicle hire at Denver Intl Airport. As you will likely be driving around a lot, considering the number of places to see in Colorado, we recommend checking out cars with the best fuel-efficiency. There are medium-sized and large vehicles available all of which are known for their excellent fuel efficiency. If you’re worried about mountainous terrain when driving, then check out the SUVs on offer where you can find a range of models at cheaper rates.
What is the best car hire company at Denver Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Denver Airport are Alamo (8,2, 190 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0, 68 reviews), and Sixt (7,5, 385 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Denver Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Airport Van, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and Fox.

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Fox

4,7

Mediocre

Read 1165 reviews

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

5.1

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

24558 E 75th Avenue

+1 303 214 7955

Monday	05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	05:00 - 23:59
Thursday	05:00 - 23:59
Friday	05:00 - 23:59
Saturday	05:00 - 23:59
Sunday	05:00 - 23:59

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2,0 Poor

Josh, Aug 2024

Full-size

Was not given a full size vehicle despite booking full size. Vehicle had a warning light on after picking up and I was told my only option was to spend 6 hours driving back through Denver traffic to return for a new rental car. New rental car was even smaller than the original car I was provided with. I was also charged a fee for fuel at $8.99 per gallon even though I returned the car full!

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

Shuttle times were unacceptable. Had to wait 25-30 minutes each way for a shuttle. The guy at the ticket counter spent way too much time and effort trying to up-sell add-on charges.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate

The agent was not professional.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Supplier choice SUV

Thos company is a bait and switch company. Very displeased. I rented a mid sized suv and paid in full when reserved. When I showed up they said I only paid for a compact suv. No, it was very clear what I rented. I had to pay more than double again to get what I wanted when I picked it up. I paid over 300 dollars when I reserved my car, when I picked it up it was almost another 500 dollars extra. I will never rent from this company again. I will never recommend this company. I will talk bad about this company to anyone looking torrent from fox rentals. Do not use them for anything. You've Been warned.

4,0 Mediocre

Neil, Apr 2024

Full-size SUV

First, they said that the reservation I made had been cancelled due that I needed to pick up the car at noon. Even do I showed them the reservation where it showed clearly that I had to pick it up at 630pm. Second, because of what I explained earlier the person at the counter gave me a much higher rate than the one I reserved online. When I complained they told me they had no more cars at the rate I had reserved initially. It seems this company is not what you expect and for some reason, they want to charge a different rate than what the client gets online. The person at the counter next to me had the same issue and was upset. Therefore, I would NOT recommend renting from this company.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

They overcharged me - basically a bait and switch. Lots of Google reviews say the same thing, and I am sad I didn't listen. I thought paying online would alleviate that since everything is booked and paid off, but I was wrong.

Alamo

8,2

Very Good

Read 117 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.8

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

24530 E 78th Ave

+1 833 828 5714

Monday	04:00 - 23:45
Tuesday	04:00 - 23:45
Wednesday	04:00 - 23:45
Thursday	04:00 - 23:45
Friday	04:00 - 23:45
Saturday	04:00 - 23:45
Sunday	04:00 - 23:45

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

The car was malfunctioning and we brought it to Alamo rental at the airport but they didn’t help at all. We were forced to park the car and leave it at our families. The only person that helped was the guy who took the car back and they called to get us a discount on the rental which we haven’t received.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2025

People carrier

I liked the shuttle to and from Alamo. Everything was good.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Premium SUV

Good and quick service without a reservation.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

Location was short on vehicles. Employees were working hard to keep wait to a minimum, even giving free upgrades if category reserved wasn't available. Shuttle bus driver was exceptional also - loading all bags so customers could get to the counter quickly and safely. SUV was in great shape with fewer miles than I've seen in rental cars since the pandemic. Excellent overall experience!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Pick-up truck

Lulu at exit was very friendly

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Both the man at the front desk who initially got me set up with my rental as well as the man who helped me with returning it (Maurice is the man!) were incredibly professional and personable. Best rental experience I’ve had yet!

Sixt

7,5

Good

Read 259 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

23790 E 78th Ave

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Cath, Mar 2025

Full-size SUV

Excellent.

6,0 Okay

Emily, Feb 2025

Intermediate

Your website said they were at the terminal and they were not. You need to take a shuttle. I opted to pay more for a rental with sixt so my elderly mother would not need to take a shuttle and then we ended up having to take one.

2,0 Poor

Daniel, Jan 2025

Full-size

I didn’t like anything. The staff was extremely rude. I arrived and had to wait in line for 20 minutes because each of the four staff members was having casual conversations with customers who arrived in the shuttle bus with me. When I got to the counter, the agent said, “can’t help you” after I presented my license and credit card because my license had a chip on the corner. TSA accepts it, but not Sixt. There was no apology for their policy or attempt to help me find another rental group at 11p. There was no kindness. There was disdain, rudeness and a “screw you” attitude.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

Staff was professional and very helpful. Carol was especially helpful when I returned the vehicle

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Premium

Excellent

2,0 Poor

Ashley, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

Provided a vehicle that was not clean and did not have working lights. After driving at night we realized that lights on one side of the vehicle were not working. We later learned it’s because they were completely disconnected. Terrifying to discover when you’re driving down a mountain at night through switch backs and have no proper lighting and no knowledge of how to fix it.

Ace

5,9

Fair

Read 193 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.1

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

6130 North Jackson Gap Way

+1 619 915 0991

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30

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4,0 Mediocre

John, Mar 2025

Full-size SUV

The agent at ACE counter in Denver was very poor. He was more concerned with trying to sell me the toll pass which was a rip off. He didn't go over contract.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

There was no option in the booking search function to specify an AWD or 4WD . We were flying into Colorado to go skiing. We got upsold for US$40 per day to an AWD. Really had no choice at that point. The upgraded car was great. We booked through QEED so it was probably more their issue than ACE's

4,0 Mediocre

Mike, Jan 2025

Premium

Typical rug pull experience with these cheaper brands. Booked the premium, wasn’t even offered the premium option when picking up. When I told the desk worker I actually booked the premium, I got a rehearsed “oh, it won’t be ready for another 45 minutes”. No explanation, no apology, just continued checking out with the base model. Shuttle system is dated and very infrequent. We arrived early but still felt like we should have arrived earlier.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

I was quoted $86 but was charged $297. The deposit was $400 and I was told when car is returned with no damage all extra charges will be removed to get my quoted price on kayak but it only went down to $297. I have called their office several times but no one is picking up.

8,0 Very Good

Greg, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

The car was scheduled for maintenance so I was driving hoping that it wouldn’t break down. That was concerning. Other than that, the staff was great. I appreciate not constantly being “upsold” for things which is often the case for car rentals

10,0 Wonderful

Tiffany, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

The service was wonderful and the car was very clean.

Avis

5,9

Fair

Read 94 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.1

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

25500 East 78th Avenue

+1 303 342 5500

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Systems were down and they offered 0 solutions in getting a car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

Horrible experience. It took almost 2 hours at the counter to pick up a car and then also I received a transit van instead of the SUV I had booked (agent said even this won’t be available of if I don’t decide quickly!.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Full-size

Avis had a huge line of customers and only three individual serving them. We waited between an hour and a half and two hours and then decided to leave and take a Lyft when we realized we probably at least had another hour left to wait. This is Unacceptable.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

I tried getting a ride from the airport and as I was walking up to the bus the driver closed the doors I was knocking on the door and they drove away. When I got to Avis they informed me that they couldn’t rent to me because my current license had a hole in it. Even though I showed proof that it was still a valid license on the DMV’s website. And I got charged for insurance on a car I never got.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

Everything was excellent but rate charged was astronomical.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

The pick up took four tries

Budget

5,8

Fair

Read 256 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

5.8

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

24050 E 78th Ave

+1 303 342 9001

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59