Cheap Car Rentals in Denver

Denver, CO, United States

5 Feb — 12 Feb

Same drop-off

Sun 5/2

Noon

Sun 12/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

1,360,863 ₫

February

1,877,053 ₫

March

1,712,810 ₫

April

1,220,084 ₫

May

1,360,863 ₫

June

1,853,589 ₫

July

1,853,589 ₫

August

1,525,105 ₫

September

1,548,568 ₫

October

1,478,179 ₫

November

1,220,084 ₫

December

1,501,642 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Denver is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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.

Top rental agencies in Denver

All major car rental suppliers in Denver

Alamo

8.5

Very good

380 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

No line, fast shuttle to and from airport, helpful and kind staff

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

I would use again very efficient

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2023

Staff was great at pickup and delivery. Vehicle was very basic with no frills. Inside windshield was dirty. price was high.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Great service! Very easy pick-up and drop-off process!

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

longer counter wait than I would like. efficient return.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

spent time inspecting car offered only to see check engine light as I pulled out. Had to wait in line again to get help, then redo the inspection on another car. 2nd car was OK but did not have full tank of gas. Alamo noted the gas level at the kiosk on the way out, and credited me with some time when I returned the car to take care of the delay caused by the engine failure. Still, took me an extra hour or so to get on the road. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, car was clean, but had damages to note. Not an Alamo specific problem, but there needs to be some customer opposition to these inflated prices.

1 out of 127

Sixt

7.8

Good

572 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2022

This company is a scam. Bad charges and last minute changes. Stay away.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Efficient and friendly counter service. Car was a little dirty but not too bad. Pick up from the airport was fine. Drop off at the airport could have been a little closer to the entrance. Besides those small issues I will be using SIXT car rental again.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

BE CAREFUL WITH SIXT. Their business model seems to be to provide good cars and then sting you for the slightest scratch. We were charged an additional $1,300 for a scratch on the front bumper that we had no knowledge of. The whole process was run after the drop off and we had no recourse. They have a contract and your credit card details and they can charge whatever they want. I’m absolutely certain that they did not repair this damage and I am not certain it was us that caused it.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Easy fast check in. Great car.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Great experience and price was cheapest for SUV

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Free upgrade to new BMW car. Slow line to check out car at 11pm

1 out of 191

Enterprise

7.7

Good

664 reviews•12 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2021

Unlimited mileage

Was hoping for Toyota Camry as advertised in full size class. Chevy Malibu was very, very difficult to figure out controls -never did on many things. If son had not been along to help with turning things on, off, up, down and being co-pilot, I would've had a nervous breakdown! Taught me that I will never buy a Malibu, even if it was offered near free, Also location was far from home, had to keep three days longer than planned till I can get a ride home from Leetsdale Drive without paying $40 for ride

2.0

Poor|Jun 2020

N/A

Our reservation had a time (12:00), but did not specify that was strictly the only time to receive the car. I assumed we had until closing time. We were not contacted and our car was given away. I realize this was my fault, but I am suggesting the confirmation email indicates that the timing specifies the hour is a strict appointment time, which I was unaware of.

8.8

Very good|Feb 2018

It has been a while since I have used Enterprise and I have to say they stepped up their game. The customer service from start to finish was awesome.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Enterprise folks were extremely helpful and got you on your way asap.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

They were not clear about the method of payment accepted—I had to change my entire vacation to rent a car from them and lose a day in order to drive the vehicle back to the pickup location rather than drop it off in another city as originally planned and booked. I will never rent from enterprise again, I’ve never encountered such issues.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Mary was the best. Will be back for sure

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

When I picked up the car, I asked about a shuttle to the airport--the guy said they could shuttle me to Union Station and then I could take the train--it was very convenient.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

The problem wasn’t enterprise. I booked a car through a third party and when I got there there were no cars and couldn’t get me one until the following week. I know there were no cars at the airport so I took and Uber into the city only to find out there were no cars so had to Uber back to the airport and $50 each way. I was hoping to rent the car and drive 5 hours to see my mom who is not doing well. I had to get a hotel room then fly out the next after noon.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Excellent service from a very friendly staff.

1 out of 222

Avis

6.7

Okay

245 reviews•6 locations

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6.4

Okay|Nov 2019

Their accents

Customer service was ok there was problems with their computer yet alone we attempted for 45 mins until we got the actual car booked. We also got charger 2 times afterward suprisingly 2 payments of 635.23 since and one of 729.60 which I can’t do nothing about because my parents erased the confirmation emails but I do have a photo of the confirmation number.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Great Avis team in downtown Denver

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

Liked how fast the process went. Didn’t get a final receipt.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2023

My reservation was confirmed but when I got to the AVIS location no cars were available. Clerk was not useful in finding another location that had a car available.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2023

Pick-up and drop-off were quick and easy. The vehicle was clean and smelled good.

8.0

Very good|Dec 2023

The staff was friendly under difficult circumstances. Many flights were canceled due to weather and we were in the line from 5:15 until 7:40 but the staff was doung the very best they could under the circumstances.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Great service at both ends.

1 out of 82

Budget

6.2

Okay

476 reviews•6 locations

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8.0

Very good|May 2021

Lower the rates so expensive.. Excellent costumer service 👏 ..

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2021

Easy pick up and deep off

The Tahoe was absolutely filthy. That was terribly disappointing

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Great workers there! I was there on Monday 12/26 at the height of the Southwest Airlines foolishness and the workers were terrific despite multiple people trying to get cars. I mistakenly reserved my rental for a week later and the lady was able to fix my issue and get me a van for my family that day. I can not say enough how grateful I am for Budget. They saved my vacation!

8.0

Very good|Dec 2023

Holiday season meant long lines, which were a little frustrating.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The line to pick up the car was very very long and the office was short staffed. The car that I initially reserved was not available and so I ended up in something much bigger. The woman who Was working and helping me was very very nice. Her name was Maya. She made it to smoothest it could possibly be based on the office being short staffed. Drop off was exceptionally easy.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Two things could have been improved: 1. After making an initial reservation (daily rate of $66/day), I initiated action to update my reservation with flight info, etc. and Budget automatically refreshed my daily rate (up to $77/day). And I received an email from Budget thanking me for updating my info! I did not appreciate the increase from the original agreement. 2. The vehicle I received at the Denver airport turned out had brakes that shuddered when applied. It was particularly irritating as we traveled in the mountains on I-70 west to Frisco then south to Buena Vista.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

There were a lot of customers arriving all at once so it seemed like there could have been more people on duty to handle the rush. The employees did an incredible job.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Line to get cars way too long

1 out of 159

Advantage

5.9

Fair

692 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|May 2021

Easy process

If it could be more affordable

2.0

Poor|May 2020

They would not rent us the car because we are Colorado residents

Could have told us about their policy of not renting larger vehicles to Colorado residents when we reserved the car so we could have reserved a car elsewhere

6.0

Okay|Feb 2020

Best price

Pick up line was really long and office was very dusty.... Was thankful they were able to fulfill our reservation as there were very few cars available.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2020

Quick shuttles

Snow scraper in the car. We had to ask for one.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2020

The reservation had no car reserved!!!

5.6

Fair|Feb 2020

The first person who assisted me was very nice and help me getting a better car for the snow so I upgraded to a 4x4 SUV my rent

having the car clean no with mud and dust and papers and stuff inside plus with wash fluid because at the middle of my trip from Denver to Vail I got the low wash fluid sign the first time I used it so obviously before getting to Vail I ran out of wash fluid in the middle of a snow storm which made the beginning of my trip very dangerous because of a lack of supervision from your company which delivered a car which has recently dropped at your facilities, very bad honestly.

1 out of 231

Thrifty

5.6

Fair

312 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Long line.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

Incredibly long line to pick up! Drop off was smooth and easy, once we actually got a car we were happy.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Everything went very smoothly! No delays!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Expect to wait in a long line to pick up your vehicle. They will likely try to upcharge you. Our car needed the tires filled and the key had low battery.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Overcharged at the rental place because they didn't have awd

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Delay in pick up and fact I couldn’t cancel due to payment terms

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Last minute (1130pm on Christmas night) rental through Hotwire/KAYAK. It worked, though Thrifty's office was closed. Must have gotten the last rental car left in Denver after SWA debacle. Reserved a midsize, but the only vehicle they had was a huge 4WD SUV that they gave us for the same price. Extremely comfortable and kept us on the icy roads past lots of Semis in the ditch. Drove straight through from DEN to BNA. Thanks Thrifty and Hotwire/KAYAK! mrc

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The car was not available for pickup, I could not pick upnthe vehicle despite paying the fee upfront. The site continue to book the nonexistent car.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2023

Pickup staff driver at baggage was prompt and friendly. Moved our suitcases onto shuttle for us. I tipped him. check-in staff was a polite cheerful guy who was able to upgrade us to a roomier car, which performed great in all weather. Drop off was a little awkward as the fellow did not have the remote electronic device outdoor. Indoor staff was delayed a little due to that. I had returned the car full of gas. Shuttle left almost immediately to the terminal. Staff helped offload bags.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2023

We reserved a car online and then when we arrived to the counter were told there were no cars available..

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

The attitude of the sales assistant when telling me that Thrifty increased the cost of my vehicle rental by FOUR TIMES the amount I expected to pay was absurd. She acted as if this was perfectly normal and reasonable, which it should never be. The store policies seem almost fraudulent in this regard. The vehicle was great. We found it easy to drive and very comfortable.

1 out of 104

Hertz

5.1

Fair

581 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

It would have been better if the pick up point wasn’t 30 miles away from the airport, had to cancel the car and then rent from the airport hertz. The price was 2 times the original price

4.4

Mediocre|Aug 2020

we booked this online and i put in Denver International airport it scheduled my car at a hertz 20 away for 4 of us that was a $51 uber fee. There was a hertz at the airport that is where I thought our car was supposed to be. Nope the woman was rude at the airport. when we tried to maybe switch a reservation it was going to cost $820 for 4 days for the same small car that we got for $160 at the other hertz 20 min away. when we got to the other place the guy seemed to have better things to do than help us with our reservation. then when we explained what happened his response was...it happens all the time. WTF

The website not book us somewhere 20 minutes away for one. Hire employees that actually want to help people and not be rude. When you are on vacation in a new place the last thing you want to do is have to find a ride someplace else to pick a care up and deal with rude lazy people.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2019

Nothing, except Mary at the counter! Need to release Credit/Debt hold immediately, when it's your fault for reservation cancellation and acknowledgement when your the company charging payment!

Everything but Mary at the Hertz counter, she was understaffed ,super busy, but very pleasant and apologetic .

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Unfortunately terrible experience. Hertz said pickup was at Denver airport but it wasn’t and I had to pay an extra 180 bucks. The car smelt like cigarettes and was so dirty. Terrible car to rent to anyone in Denver in the snow. Never going through hurtz again

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Awful. I will NEVER rent from Hertz (and probubly Kayak) again. I rented the car from Hertz, paid Hertz for the car, then took the shuttle from the Denver airport to the Hertz terminal. I get there and Hertz tells me I rented a car from a different Hertz Terminal. They tell me there is not a shuttle to the other Hertz Terminal, but they would rent me a car for triple the price I already paid. What could I do? Nothing!! I was screwed and had to pay their outragous new price. Next time a Kayak customer rents a car from an airport, I would recommend Kayak actually helps the customer rent the car at the airport rental car terminal.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

Apparently, when I reserved a car online for the Denver airport, there are more than one location. I had booked what I thought was the location associated with the airport, but that was not the case. The airport location let me have a car for $50 more a day. I could have Uber’d to the other site, but decided to pay the extra to avoid hassle on the day of drop off so we could use the shuttle service to the terminal. The Devil’s in the details when you choose the location.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

I arrived late to pick up the car I needed to drive to Trinidad, co. It told me to pick up at 5pm and I arrived and they closed on me.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

The pickup took more than 1h30.... because of not enough staff and also a lengthy procedure to get the car. 5-15 min per customer.... But the staff was very very kind, the car was super good, the drop-off very easy. Everything apart from pickup was awesome!

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

I appreciate and liked the low price for my car rental from Kayak. Improvements such as car availability and cleanliness is a priority. It is clear that booking a car reservation does not mean that a similar car will be available at check out. For example, my car was supposed to be a Ford Focus or similar. Instead, I got a Chevy Equinox. Cleanliness is another issue due to hair scattered around the rear seats. One more improvement that might be even more vital than the other two is obtaining cars that are not registered as stolen. According to the news, several customers that rented cars from Hertz have been stopped by police with guns drawn aimed at them. Bad press may be the biggest problem that overtakes availability and cleanliness.

1 out of 194

Car Rental FAQs

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Sixt (7.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Denver.

What are gas prices like in Denver?

The average gas price in Denver is 22,525 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,013,609 ₫ and 1,464,101 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.