Car hire at Denver Airport from R711/day

Kia Soul

or similar SMALL

R908/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar MEDIUM

R737/day

Chrysler 200

or similar MEDIUM

R1 189/day

Nissan Altima

or similar LARGE

R1 007/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar VAN

R1 339/day

Chevrolet Tahoe

or similar SUV

R1 206/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

R1 670/day

Ford Edge

or similar SUV

R789/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

R887/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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

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 (8,4, 243 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,1, 96 reviews), and Sixt (7,7, 545 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.

Fox

4,8

Mediocre

1972 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

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
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4,0 Mediocre

Jun 2024

The agent was not professional.

2,0 Poor

Apr 2024

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

Apr 2024

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

Mar 2024

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.

2,0 Poor

Jan 2024

I got a confirmation number from kayak. Then I went to Fox, stood in line for 45 minutes, only to be told they had a shortage of cars and would not be accepting same day reservations.

2,0 Poor

Dec 2023

I was charged a lot more than quoted. The office wasn't wheelchair accessible so I had to get out of the chair which was very painful. The agent was so unfriendly and unhelpful and did the opposite of help us. I wouldn't book with Fox again unless I get a partial refund - which I have requested.

Alamo

8,4

Very Good

242 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.1

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
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8,0 Very Good

Jun 2024

Good and quick service without a reservation.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

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

Apr 2024

Lulu at exit was very friendly

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

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!

5,9 Fair

Jun 2021

like: timely transfer dislike: kiosks dont work if Colorado resident Not to neat $400.00 deposit on top of credit card payment seems a bit **##@#### took the insurance option that was offered on the Expedia site and when checking in the desk people acted offended. another ?? Overall the car was ok but the process will make me look around next time

6,0 Okay

May 2021

Pros:

Car was fine, pick-up and drop were fine. My issue would be with the signage on the buses (on EVERY window of the bus) letting passengers know you are limiting the number of people onboard and requiring all to wear masks to protect us. And then the driver just keeps on letting people board - every seat was taken, people were standing and maskless.

Cons:

Actually complying with the signage

Sixt

7,7

Good

542 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.5

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

23790 E 78th Ave

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

Check in Agent - FARAH was great.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

Very easy pick! Nice and clean new vehicle

2,0 Poor

Feb 2024

I did not get the car I had reserved. I reserved and paid for a standard SUV but instead was given a compact SUV. On top of that I was told at the counter that I was getting an upgrade. Definitely felt that this was very underhanded.

8,0 Very Good

Oct 2023

Car was clean Didn't like that the kayak listing said I could cancel for free after I paid approximately one month prior Then when I found a much better deal it wanted to charge me 100$ to cancel

2,0 Poor

Oct 2023

Pick up shuttle and lines were horrendous. It look two hours from waiting for the shuttle then waiting in line to actually get in the car. The car had stains and my final receipt upon return was $150 more than I had already paid and was quoted upon booking.

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2023

Everything went perfectly smooth

Avis

6,2

Okay

154 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

25500 East 78th Avenue

+1 303 342 5500

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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6,0 Okay

Jul 2024

The pick up took four tries

2,0 Poor

Jul 2024

The car was filthy and dented, had to go back into the counter and tell them and then the only option was a smaller class which I wasn’t compensated foe

2,0 Poor

Jun 2024

Waited an hour to receive confirmation that the car i reserved was available. Waited over an hour outside to get the car ready.

2,0 Poor

Jun 2024

The whole experience was terrible. Car smelt like cigarettes/weed. Will never rent from Avis again

6,0 Okay

Jun 2024

I rented from the DIA location even though I wasn’t traveling in from a flight. The person dropping me off couldn’t find an appropriate place to drop me off without driving over the strips. They ended up dropping me off on the street. Next, when I got in the vehicle, it was filthy. There was coffee spilled all over the dash and both front doors. Additionally there was empty water bottles and trash throughout the entire vehicle. I can detail exactly where the previous renter took the vehicle based on the remnants left behind. Lastly, the windshield was covered in big guts. If I plan to rent a vehicle, I don’t expect to have to detail it before I use it. This was a waste of my travel time to have to go your job for you.

4,0 Mediocre

May 2024

Didn’t like the jeep … when we ordered a camry

Budget

6,0

Okay

388 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

24050 E 78th Ave

+1 303 342 9001

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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4,0 Mediocre

Jun 2024

The car told me it needed an oil change 15 miles into a 50 mile car ride. The electronics never worked well in the car, and the car had a horrible banging for over 1k miles.

6,0 Okay

May 2024

The car was disgusting. You couldn’t see through the driver window it was like someone puked all over the door an window

10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

Positive overall. Got an upgraded car which was nice. Easy pick up and drop off.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

Quick service.

8,0 Very Good

Mar 2024

Good

2,0 Poor

Mar 2024

Only had 2 agents working and such a long line of people waiting. I ended up leaving before my turn as they were running out of cars.

Ace

5,8

Fair

264 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

6.0

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

6130 North Jackson Gap Way

+1 720 845 5004

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
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10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2024

Love this car rental company when traveling to Colorado. Easy pickup, not pushy with the insurance and always very pleasant staff.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

Easy to check out and return the car. Great pricing. Nice cars.

4,0 Mediocre

Jun 2024

Waited over 30 minutes before I got to the counter and agent did not apologize for the wait and was not very friendly. Drop off was much better.

2,0 Poor

Jun 2024

Liked nothing Staff was unprofessional Vehicle was old and malfunctioning

2,0 Poor

May 2024

When we picked up the vehicle, they didn't have the same level of vehicle available that I reserved. Instead of offering a better vehicle at the same rate, they would only downgrade the vehicle without a rate reduction. This downgraded vehicle wasn't going to work for the number people, bags, and adventures into the mountains we planned for. (Which is why we reserved the Rav4.) I was left with the only choice of moving to an upgraded Jeep Grand Cherokee for more money. Once we got into the Jeep GC, we immediately found a pouch filled with pills under the passenger seat. We have no idea what these pills were, but took them into the office. They offered to put us into a different Jeep GC, which we accepted. At this point, they did offer a refund for the upgrade charge, but only after being asked. I was also told that there was an additional $200 deposit that would be returned upon return. The vehicle was returned with half of a tank of gas and no issues, and I did NOT receive the full $200 deposit back, only $167, with no explanation as to why. I paid for the tolls package and only went through two of them. There is no way that was $33. I will not be renting from Ace again. This was not an experience that I care to repeat. As we were dealing with our own issues on the rental, others were also having issues with their rentals. Didn't seem to be a great situation across the board.

8,0 Very Good

May 2024

When I said the SUV was too big for me to drive, they went above and beyond to find a car on there lot that was comfortable for me

Payless

5,8

Fair

338 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.3

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

25340 E 78th Ave

+1 303 342 9444

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
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2,0 Poor

Oct 2023

Shuttle took forever to show up and then it took another 45 minutes to get the car.

2,0 Poor

Oct 2023

The costumer service is terrible, stood in line for a long time just to get help. But the car was really good.

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2021

Nothing but good things to say about my car rental experience with Payless. Everyone there was very nice, friendly, and helpful. When our original car had accidentally been double booked, they had a new upgraded car ready right away. And the shuttles to and from the airport were super convenient.

6,0 Okay

May 2021

Pros:

The car was great. It was clean and a comfortable ride. No issues. Return was easy too

Cons:

They use the Avis shuttle but do not tell you that. I wanted 45 minutes for the shuttle until driver told me that they were also picking up Payless customers. Picking up the car was awful. They tried to charge me for an upgrade after saying they didn't have any cars in the class I reserved. Then the car they assigned me to was already occupied by another customer that was also assigned the same car. It took a long time to actually get the car I reserved. I felt like I was being scammed. A different employee helped me after I was assigned an occupied car. He was great. He gave me the car I had reserved and did it quickly. No problems after that. Also, I could not reach customer service by phone to ask about shuttle. Calls would not go through or were not answered

4,0 Mediocre

May 2021

Pros:

Pickup was easy and quick, that's where the positives ended.

Cons:

The car was obviously not cleaned, there were crumbs in the steering wheel and change in the center console, the windshield was impossible to see though at night because it was so dirty (like it had been sprayed to be cleaned and never wiped off), the rearview mirror was broken and jiggled while the car was in motion. When it came time for drop-off, the address on the contract printout was incorrect so the GPS would have taken us the wrong way had we not realized it was obviously the wrong way.

2,0 Poor

Apr 2021

Pros:

Nothing I didn’t even get to rent the car I paid for. Left without a car, ended renting one from alamo

Cons:

I could have actually been giving a car. I paid for one, but wasn’t allowed to pick up

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,8

Fair

196 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.3

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

17411 E 81st Ave,Commerce City ,CO ,80022, US

+1 720 892 5301

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2024

It was great! Everything was already done except for if we wanted the insurance. Car was beautiful and ready to go, only 3,000 miles on it and it got EXCELLENT gas mileage! Extremely happy with my rental experience with Routes! Would definitely use them again!

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

Quick pickup and dropoff, friendly staff, no surcharges, solid service

4,0 Mediocre

Jun 2024

I was charged by Kayak and by Routes. So, I ended up paying twice.

8,0 Very Good

Jun 2024

Very long line to pick up truck and to get a shuttle

10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

All good

4,0 Mediocre

Apr 2024

I bought extra insurance. I wanted no surprises . But in the moment of the drop off . I've been charged extra for Crossing the border state. Doubled my costs of rent.

Dollar

5,1

Fair

173 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.5

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

23520 East 78th Avenue

+1 866 434 2226

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6,0 Okay

Jul 2024

Charged me an extra $120 to switch my drop-off back to the original pickup location. I booked a $140 rental and it ended up costing me $331.

6,0 Okay

Jun 2024

Pickup was horrible. The 2 lines we had to wait in were way too long.

2,0 Poor

Apr 2024

The car i rented was running on some old tires. Two front tires wire was coming off. I had to go to the tire shop to switch out the tire, put my trip on hold. I was suppouse to go skii that day but i couldnt. Very dissapointed.

8,0 Very Good

Mar 2024

My experience with Dollar was very good overall, but the brakes needed replaced on the Ford Edge that we rented, and no credit was given for that.

2,0 Poor

May 2021

Cons:

Dollar rental car is a terrible company. We all waited an hour to pick up our cars. Just awful.

2,0 Poor

May 2021

Pros:

I guess with no one wanting to work, this is the new normal. There must have been a hundred people when we walked in the office. 2 people working. We waited an hour and heard rumblings that they were out of cars. 4 hours later we were pulling out of AVR with a car, which had stayed open late and another employee that had already clocked out came to the airport and picked us up. YAY AVR!!!

Cons:

More employees?

Thrifty

5,1

Fair

304 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

5.7

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

23520 East 78th Avenue

+1 877 283 0898

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10,0 Wonderful

May 2024

Speedy. Only issue was car options were minimal and not what I reserved.

4,0 Mediocre

May 2024

The people at the service counter were friendly and tried to be helpful, however, they could not give me the car I had reserved or the equivalent. After an hour at the counter I had to insist that I get the car I had reserved (or equivalent) at the price I had reserved it. In the end, I had to pay more and did not get a 4 wheel drive. I had to add over 100 miles to my travel to avoid a snowy route.

2,0 Poor

May 2024

Rental car level was wrong when we picked up, then they lied about the coverage and he added more than asked for. We went to pick up the car and the lady outside then said we have an electric car, but we had a large SUV. Made me prove it in an email after the guy inside said we had a small SUV. It was a joke from start to finish.

8,0 Very Good

Apr 2024

Helpful staff, ease of return

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

Great car, great service

2,0 Poor

Mar 2024

The price totally changes when I drop off the car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1

Very Good

96 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.7

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

23842 E 78th Ave

+1 833 828 5715

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8,0 Very Good

Jun 2024

Everything was great, pickup could have been more clear. Signage on lot was not clear

10,0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

The staff in both Denver for the pickup and Colorado Springs for the dropoff were excellent. The car was clean, roomy, and in great shape. I will use Enterprise again, no question.

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2023

Easy pick up and drop off. Staff was great!

4,0 Mediocre

Jun 2021

Cons:

I was charged for an extra day.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2021

Pros:

Very Friendly, drop off too time consuming

Cons:

Similar to National Car Rental where all you need to do is select a car and check out at the gate

10,0 Wonderful

May 2021

Pros:

Friendly staff. Nice quality vehicle given.

Hertz

6,5

Okay

82 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.3

One location in Denver Intl Airport

Locations in Denver Intl Airport

24890 E. 78th Ave.

+1 303 342 3800

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