Colorado Car Rental
Car Rental in Colorado
Rent a car in Colorado and adventure through lush green forests, snowy mountains and expansive deserts.
Known affectionately as ‘Colorful Colorado’ for its vast range of landscapes, the Centennial State is the perfect base for a journey into the great outdoors. Whether you’re visiting the Garden of the Gods and its landscape of red rocks or the 23-acre Denver Botanic Gardens, there’s a wealth of nature.
Choose from our range of SUVs, pick-ups and sedans so you’re fully prepared for both city trips and mountainous excursions – or anything else you have on your bucket list.
Planning on touring the whole state? We’ve got your back. Whether you’re exploring the quirkiness of Denver or charming Colorado Springs, you can collect and then return your rental car at any of our pick-up points across Colorado. It couldn’t be more convenient. If you feel like exploring out of state, it’s an easy drive from Colorado in your rental car to Salt Lake City, Utah; or Kansas.
Hire a rental car in Colorado with Hertz today.
Why Choose Hertz Car Rental in Colorado?
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Our Locations
From Colorado to California, traveling with Hertz is simple. Journey from east to west and explore the best of the U.S. with our seamless pick-up and drop-off process. With Herz car rental locations available nationwide, you can stop and start your adventure anywhere.
Don’t wait around to start your adventure – hit the Colorado wilds the moment you touch down with Hertz’s skip the counter service.
With airport and city locations, you can rent a car where it’s most convenient for you.
Top Cities to Rent a Car in Colorado
Colorado Car Rental FAQs
What are the main roads and highways in Colorado?
The key roads in Colorado to be aware of are the:
- I-70 – Runs from the Utah state border in the west to the Kansas border in the east, passing through Grand Junction, White River National Forest, Denver and Aurora.
- I-76 – Branches off from the I-70 near Arvada, running north-east out of Denver towards the Nebraska state border.
- I-25 – Runs from the Wyoming border to New Mexico via Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
- I-225 – Links the I-70 in Greenwood Village to Denver and Aurora.
- I-270 – Seven-mile long interstate highway overlapping Highway 36 and passing through Commerce City.
What are the state laws for driving in Colorado?
Before you rent a car in Colorado, you’ll need to learn the state driving laws, but it’s also important to learn the mountain driving laws.
Some common laws in Colorado include Code 15, which requires you to have a four or all-wheel drive, snow tires, a traction device, and tire chains in bad weather. If Code 16 is in effect, you should avoid driving altogether where possible.
Speed limits in Colorado that you should stick to include:
- Narrow mountain roads – 20mph
- Residential roads – 30mph
- Open mountain highways – 40mph
- Open highways not part of the interstate network – 55mph
- Four-lane highways that are part of the interstate or expressway – 65mph
Learn more in our Colorado driving guide.
Are there tolls to pay when driving in Colorado?
There are tolls on certain roads in Colorado that you need to be aware of when driving your rental car including the:
- E-470
- Northwest Parkway
- Colorado Express Lanes
Find out more about toll roads and driving in Colorado.
Got more questions? Contact our Hertz customer support center.
Fancy a Road Trip in Colorado?
Start your adventure in Denver for an unforgettable weekend – visit the Mile High Stadium and squeeze in between 75,000 rowdy American football fans, try a cheese steak sandwich, and learn a bit about the American West at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Once you’ve had your fill of the city, it’s a short ride to Eldora Mountain. To get there:
- Follow the I-25 North out of Denver, then take exit 217A to merge onto US-36 West towards Boulder.
- Take the Baseline Road exit towards CO-93, turn left onto Baseline Road, then turn right onto Broadway.
- Turn left onto CO-119/Boulder Canyon Drive. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto CO-119/CO-72 East/North Bridge Street.
- Turn right onto Eldora Road.
- Take a slight left onto Shelf Road, then turn your Colorado car rental left.
Why not hit the road and the slopes in winter with a Colorado ski adventure through the Centennial State?
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