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Like most cities in the U.S., Boulder is blessed with wide roads and large parking spaces. Fortunately for drivers who prefer large vehicles, this means they will have no problem renting even the largest of cars. However, if you plan on embarking on any road trips or would like to be mindful of your carbon footprint, it may be worth renting a smaller vehicle that is more fuel efficient.
Residential areas in Boulder feature speed limits of 20 to 35 mph, while urban roads feature speed limits of 35 to 55 mph. Rural roads, on the other hand, range from 55 to 65 mph. Interstates and highways in Boulder have speed limits of up to 75 mph.
Streetside parallel parking should basically suit your needs for most parts of Boulder, including the downtown area. Additionally, the majority of businesses such as restaurants and shopping centers will have ample parking available for customers. For paid parking such as in garages or private lots, the average cost is around $1.25 per hour for the first three hours and rates variably go up from there.
On average a rental car in Boulder costs $67 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Boulder found in the last 2 weeks is $51.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($32/day), Thrifty ($35/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 2515 N. 49th Street 80301-2403 (2 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Boulder is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Boulder.
Car rental companies onsite at Denver Intl airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Fox, Sixt, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, NU Car, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Payless.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Sixt, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Airport Van, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Boulder costs $45 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Boulder costs $46 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Boulder costs $47 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Boulder costs $468 per week ($67 per day).
On average a rental car in Boulder costs $2,005 per month ($67 per day).
Most car rental providers in Boulder offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Boulder, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Boulder.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Boulder so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
If flying in, Denver International Airport is the most convenient rental location. However, downtown Boulder also has a rental car center that offers cheap car rentals in Boulder. SIXT and Enterprise offer a wide fleet of vehicles for rent. The former is along Baseline Road Suite, while the latter is along Mapleton Avenue. Budget also has a rental counter on Meadows Shopping Center.
Yes, Boulder car rentals will pay tolls on the I-25, one of the US 36 Express Lanes connecting the city to Denver. Go-Pass Tag or Express Toll electronic payments are accepted. Moreover, the route from DEN airport to Boulder has three toll roads: Northwest Parkway, Colorado E470 N, and Boulder/Ft. Collins Road.
3 locations in Boulder
Locations in Boulder
2745 Mapleton Ave
+1 303 448 9979
4850 Valmont Rd
+1 303 448 9974
5472 Arapahoe Ave
+1 303 449 9466
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2021
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Staff here are always conscientious about mask wearing, pick-up and drop-off are quick and easy with minimal interactions.8.8 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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Drop off was super easy and I got an even better car than I expected.Cons:
The all fees including the deposit should have been included in my reservation details. The location I was originally supposed to pick the car up from was closed and I only found a bit before I was supposed to pick the car up.6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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Staff member Sarah was very nice.Cons:
The initial car had a broken windshield washer, and I was told there were no other cars available. After a call and a couple of trips back to the car rental place, they were able to find another car. It would have been unsafe to drive a car without a functioning windshield washer especially on snowy roads in Colorado.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2022
2 locations in Boulder
Locations in Boulder
2480 49th Street
+1 303 245 0033
4800 Baseline Road Suite D109a
+1 303 499 1136
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8.0 Very good
Paul, Oct 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Kelby, Oct 2024
Standard
2.8 Poor
Letícia, Jun 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
Everything4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
8.0 Very good
Randy, Apr 2022
One location in Boulder
Locations in Boulder
2515 N. 49th Street
+1 303 443 9122
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10.0 Wonderful
Rebecca, Aug 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jonathan, Dec 2020
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Karen Edwards is outstanding! She’s worth more than whatever you’re paying her. She’s ready for much bigger responsibilities!Cons:
All was fine!10.0 Wonderful
marcel, Oct 2020
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Very friendly staff3.6 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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The staff was friendly just understaffed not enough help. Your employee had to attempt to clean cars, rent cars, fill cars with gas at another location. How can hertz justify one employee to do all those jobs and not be able to attend to customers in a timely manner. The car had just returned from Florida wasn’t cleaned to covid standards. There was dry dirt prints on the seats from a dog being in the vehicle. Wasn’t wiped down properly. If you have covid standards then they are not being met! This employee is doing the best he can with all these jobs and hats put on him. I don’t fault your employee I fault hertz corporate rent a car for the sub standards. I don’t know about the higher ups but when I spend $353.00 of my money to rent your car I expect a clean car the outside had bug kill in the hood and windshield. I am disappointed in this transaction and hope you take this into account how you handle your rental business in the future!Cons:
The car could have been cleaned inside and out that isn’t a far fetched expectation.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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Weird to just leave car at the airport with no official check in. But apart from that all v easy2 locations in Boulder
Locations in Boulder
2480 49th Street
+1 303 245 6097
4800 Baseline Road Suite D109a
+1 303 444 9054
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Easy rental and return. Had the vehicle that we wanted/needed. Vehicle was clean and in good condition.Cons:
There were no issues.2.0 Poor
Aubrey, Jun 2020
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Nothing. Representative was extremely rude on both pick up and drop off. High pressure sales tactics for extra insurance, add ons and lied about the available vehicles. Wanted to charge me extra for " the only available car" being above the tier I paid for.Cons:
Absolutely everything! Rude service.2.0 Poor
Kristen, Aug 2023
Convertible
One location in Boulder
Locations in Boulder
1799 Exposition Dr
+1 855 359 2227
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One location in Boulder
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4770 Baseline Rd Suite 200
+1 954 860 4396
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+1 303 443 9122
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from$50/dayLocations in Boulder
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+1 303 443 9122
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Most popular agency | Turo |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $67/day |
Good deal | $56/day |
Pick-up location | Boulder |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 12 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar |