Car Rental - Telluride

 

Rent a car in Telluride for an adventurous journey through the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking and whitewater rafting are all on offer at this fabulous resort.

You’ll find our Hertz pick-up location at Telluride Regional Airport, where you can collect your rental car as soon as you land. Browse our extensive selection of vehicles online and find the perfect one for you. A large SUV is ideal for families traveling together, while a sturdy Jeep will see you along the mountain roads.

This charming city is a delight on its own, but the surrounding mountains are its main draw. Whether you’re staying at one of the many mountain lodges or at a boutique chalet Downtown, it’s easy to get up to the top with a gondola ride. As well as skiing, there are also plenty of hiking trails around Telluride and numerous scenic roads to explore. Renting a car makes it easier to traverse the Telluride landscape.

Reserve your Telluride car rental with Hertz online today. 

Telluride Locations

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A Quick Guide to Telluride

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Telluride Ski Resort

565 Mountain Village Boulevard, CO, 81435

Colorado boasts some of the best skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the world, and Telluride is very much a part of that story. Telluride Ski Resort has more than 2,000 skiable acres with 148 trails for different levels of experience. The powder is thick and fresh, with snowfall sometimes reaching up to 300 inches. Visiting in summer? The resort also offers mountain biking, golfing and even whitewater rafting experiences. Renting a car means you’re on your own schedule in Telluride.

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San Juan Skyway

CO-145, CO, 81435

Use your Telluride rental car to take a road trip along the ’road to the sky’. The San Juan Skyway is an All-American Road that loops 233 miles through 11 picturesque mountain towns and two national forests. Starting from CO-145 in Telluride, this gorgeous route is known for its outstanding scenery, including Bridal Veil Falls and McPhee Reservoir. Using a holiday car rental, explore Telluride with your family in Hertz style.

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Bear Creek Falls

Million Dollar Highway, CO, 81427

Bear Creek Falls is a majestic waterfall surrounded by the rugged cliffs of Bear Creek Canyon. Follow the two-mile trail from South Pine Street through pretty meadows, towering trees and colorful wildflowers. The waterfall is more than 1,000 feet high and plummets into a turquoise pool surrounded by large green pine trees.

Inn at Lost Creek

119 Lost Creek Lane, CO, 81435

Stay in a luxury suite at this boutique Mountain Village hotel. Hit the slopes straight after the breakfast buffet and book pampering and treatments at the on-site spa. Suites are rustic with wooden furnishings and feature feather beds, an in-room fireplace and jetted tubs. Put your feet up after a long day driving your Telluride car rental. 

Madeline Hotel & Residences

568 Mountain Village Boulevard

Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool while basking in the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Guest rooms are light and airy thanks to floor-to-ceiling French doors, with many featuring private balconies. After an adventurous day, dine at the Black Iron Kitchen & Bar, where you can enjoy rocky mountain elk chop with huckleberry jus or seared wild salmon with garlic potatoes.

The Hotel Telluride

199 Cornet Lane, CO, 81435

A cozy retreat in the heart of Telluride, this lavish chalet offers spectacular views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. The hotel is close to many of Telluride’s most popular galleries, stores and restaurants, but you can also dine at the on-site bistro. Dogs are welcome and will receive homemade organic treats on arrival.

Allred’s

San Sophia Station, CO, 81435

Refuel after an active day on the mountain. Allred’s is located at the top of the gondola ski lift and boasts a meat-focused menu with a few surprises. The lobster bisque is perfectly poached and served with cognac Crème Fraiche, dry-aged bison ribeye with potatoes au gratin. Business clients will love breaking bread with you here, drive them here in your Telluride business car rental. 

La Marmotte

150 West San Juan Avenue, CO, 81435

This rustic restaurant has a warm and simple atmosphere that complements a menu of delicious and creative dishes. Try the duck breast coated in crushed dates and pistachios or the popular mahi mahi with bee pollen.

Alpino Vino

12100 Camels’ Garden Road, CO, 81320

A classic European Hütte nearly 12,000 feet high, the winter-only Alpino Vino serves a five-course Italian menu to hungry skiers. Enjoy a platter of fine cheeses and cured meats or order the flavorsome and warming lasagna.

Driving In and Around Telluride

  • Carhenge Parking Lot (81435) is on West Pacific Street by the San Miguel River and the beginning of Telluride Trail. It offers free all-day parking for your rental car.
  • Town Park (81435) is the perfect place to park when visiting the ice rink, community pool and tennis courts.
  • On-street parking is available on some side streets Downtown, with stays for up to two hours.
  • State Highway 145 (CO 145) connects Telluride to Cortez, Naturita and other mountain towns along the San Juan Skyway. Hop in a Hertz car rental to drive around Telluride in style.
  • Imogen Pass is the highest mountain pass in the San Juan Mountain and connects the city with Ouray.
  • Black Bear Pass begins at the Red Mountain Pass on US 550 near Silverton and runs into Telluride.

How to Get From Telluride Regional Airport to Downtown

It only takes around 15 minutes to drive from the airport into downtown Telluride:

  1. Drive east from the car rental lot.
  2. Turn right on to Airport Road.
  3. Turn left on to CO 145 and continue for three miles.
  4. Continue straight at the roundabout on to West Colorado Avenue to reach the city.

 

How to Get From Telluride to Grand Junction

Grand Junction is in Colorado’s Western Slope region and can be reached in as little as two-and-a-half hours with car rental from Telluride. Take the CO-150 out of the city and continue on US 550 North. Turn left on to US-50 West and follow Pitkin Avenue for Grand Junction.

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