Durango car rentals from $30/day

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Cheap car rentals in Durango

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$40/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$36/day
Mazda Mazda3 car
Mazda Mazda3
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$37/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$40/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$30/day
Nissan Quest car
Nissan Quest
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$67/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$69/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$34/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$40/day
GMC Terrain car
GMC Terrain
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$61/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$67/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Durango

  • You can opt to rent a car in Durango for maximum flexibility and convenience, to be able to visit all the amazing tourist attractions located in and outside the city, such as the Purgatory Ski Resort, about a 20min drive from Downtown Durango. Alternatively, car rentals in Durango are a great option for anyone who is not looking into staying in the town but planning on touring the sights in the city itself and the outskirts, such as the Mesa Verde National Park, a little over an hour away from Durango.
  • If you're collecting your car at the airport, Durango-La Plata County Airport is located at the outskirts of the city, 14.7 miles from Durango city center, around a 20min drive. There are a number of Durango car rentals conveniently situated at the Durango-La Plate Airport by the baggage claim area at the Car Rental Center, such as Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National, accessible via the airport shuttle. The Animas Air Park Airport-00C also has a shuttle service (Animas Transportation) which is reasonably cheaper than taxis and can be used to reach one of the car rental options available.
  • There are a number of traffic circles in Durango City which function well and are safer than regular intersections. There are, however, a few jaywalkers who opt not to use crosswalks and cyclists who don’t use the appropriate lanes that are intended for them, so motorists should be cautious while driving.
  • Compared to most big cities, Durango’s rush hour is generally short-lived with people staying in traffic between 15 to 20min from around 7am to 8am in the morning and starts again at around 3pm to 5pm when students leave school and people start their journeys home. The main affected areas are usually the intersections on 32nd Street and Main Ave, Highway 550/160, 15th Street, and Main Ave, as well as the arterial roads outside town. If you’re on a schedule or catching a flight, keep these times in mind when planning your route.
  • If you are on vacation, choose a car from the cheap car rentals in Durango. Parking may pose a challenge since you will be limited to the places you can park your car around the town. There are a number of well-rated parking spots to choose from all over the town, such as the City Parking or the Twin Buttes MTB trail parking. City parking is ideal if you are budget conscious since you will be allowed to park for free. However, it is important to consider the security within these parking spots to ensure the car and your belongings are safe.
  • Durango car rentals also provide you the option of renting a minivan, which is a great choice for exploring the city if you're traveling with a group or family. The Cascade Creek Trail to the Waterfalls, where there are also horseback riding opportunities, and the Animas River Adventure Day, where there are opportunities for water rafting, are two locations that would be great to visit. To transport your kids to the San Juan Mountains for the zip lining adventures or to the Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen for a nice meal, an SUV would also be an excellent alternative.
  • If you want to spend most of your time in the city center, you might want to think about renting a smaller automobile due to its low fuel consumption and mobility. The town is traversed by all the main routes in La Plata County, so keep that in mind while selecting your vehicle. Additionally, Durango's surrounding areas are developing quickly, which has an impact on the amount of traffic entering and leaving the city. The terrain of Durango also affects traffic because there are just a few major routes that serve the town, making it difficult for you to go from one end to the other.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Durango for $78 or less
  • Book your rental car in Durango at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Durango are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Durango

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Durango?

    The streets in Durango are easy to drive in, as most of the roads are in pretty good condition. One can therefore choose to get a vehicle from a variety of car rentals in Durango ranging from compact cars for solo trips to large vehicles, such as minivans and SUVs, for those planning on visiting the city in groups.

  • What’s the speed limit in Durango?

    The speed limit in the general business district of Durango is set at 25mph. Residential districts are set at 30mph while open highways not part of the interstate system and surfaced four-lane highways have speed limits of 55mph and 65mph respectively. School zones have a speed limit of 20mph, and there are a number of speed traps set up at the State Highway 160/550, therefore drivers are advised to drive with caution.

  • Where are the best places to park in Durango?

    There are a number of options to choose from when looking for parking in Durango. Parking meters usually work Monday through Friday, from early morning to early evenings, and normally cost around $1 per hour in downtown, $0.75 for meters on Narrow Gauge, and $0.50 per hour around Buckley Park. All parking meters provide free parking after 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends. City parking lots are free after 5pm on Mondays through Fridays and free all weekends, open to the public.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Durango?

    On average a rental car in Durango costs $95 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 Durango found in the last 2 weeks is $59.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Durango?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($30/day), Thrifty ($34/day) and Hertz ($37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 1000 Airport Road 81303 (11 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Durango?

    The average gas price in Durango is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Durango?

    Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Durango.

  • Which car rental companies are at La Plata County airport (DRO)?

    The only car rental company onsite at La Plata County airport is Dollar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Durango?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Durango?

    A Standard car rental in Durango costs $45 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Durango?

    An Intermediate car rental in Durango costs $53 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Durango?

    A Compact car rental in Durango costs $60 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Durango?

    In Durango, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 1000 Airport Rd. #14 (11 miles from city center).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Durango?

    On average a rental car in Durango costs $663 per week ($95 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Durango?

    On average a rental car in Durango costs $2,842 per month ($95 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Durango?

    Most car rental providers in Durango offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Durango, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Durango?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Durango.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Durango?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Durango?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Durango so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What are the parking conditions in Durango?

    Once you've chosen one of the cheap car rental alternatives for Durango, you might be looking for a parking spot. More than 1000 parking spaces are available, and they are metered with options for 10 hours, 3 hours, and 30 minutes. Additionally, there are 4 off-street parking areas with a total of 350 places. On the weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays, parking is free.

  • Where is the traffic heaviest in Durango?

    The convergence of US and state highways in Durango has considerable traffic volumes. The city's Main Avenue, which runs through Durango's core business sector, can occasionally be congested with traffic.

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Durango car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

9.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.9

One location in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Rd. #14

+1 970 247 5288

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday17:00 - 21:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

KAYAK
Very happy with everything.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Nice people. Car worked well. Check in was painless.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Brought the car back early and the wouldn’t refund the difference. I’ll never rent a Hertz car again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly, car was clean and ran well.

Cons:

Nothing

1 out of 2

National

9.2

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.4

Value for money

8.8

One location in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Rd

+1 970 259 0068

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
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Saturday09:00 - 21:00
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Avis

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.4

One location in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Road

+1 970 375 7831

Monday09:30 - 22:00
Tuesday09:30 - 22:00
Wednesday09:30 - 22:00
Thursday09:30 - 22:00
Friday09:30 - 22:00
Saturday09:30 - 22:00
Sunday09:30 - 22:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Esther, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
There was no agent at the counter at the agreed time of 10am. This delay cost me close to one hour.

1 out of 2

Budget

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.8

One location in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Road

+1 970 375 7831

Monday09:30 - 22:00
Tuesday09:30 - 22:00
Wednesday09:30 - 22:00
Thursday09:30 - 22:00
Friday09:30 - 22:00
Saturday09:30 - 22:00
Sunday09:30 - 22:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Only one agent at the airport, extreme long wait time to pick up the car. Took about 1 hour, only 5 group ahead of us. Also our car tire leaked, at drop off time, since there is no agent, we couldn’t pass on that info, so next customer will suffer the same car problem

9.6 Wonderful

Laura, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Only thing would be a smoother ride, but everything else was excellent.

1 out of 2

Alamo

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

One location in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Rd

+1 970 259 0068

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday09:00 - 21:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Scott, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Couldn’t have been easier, their right in Baggage claim, so there were a couple people in line when I got there, so I grabbed my baggage first, when I was done the had no customers. We gave our credentials, picked the car we were offered (happened to be the make and model we reserved) and the told us where to go to get it, and we were off! Car had minor other damage than the made me aware of, but they had explained what to do, so I took pics, sent them in, and there was no issue when I returned the vehicle at the end of the trip.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

5.4

2 locations in Durango

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Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Rd

+1 970 385 8648

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday09:00 - 21:00

26977 Highway 160

+1 970 259 2101

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The experience was great 😌 Pick up and drop off easy I’m a Sr citizens and would have appreciated some explanation intro to how these new fangled things work in the car ❣️

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
They didn't have a car, never called back.

1 out of 3

Dollar

5.9

Fair

Cheapest deal
Most popular

One location in Durango

from$45/day

Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Road

+1 970 247 5288

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday17:00 - 21:00

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Thrifty

4.9

Mediocre

One location in Durango

Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Road

+1 970 247 5288

Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:00
Sunday17:00 - 21:00

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No reviews available

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Durango

Locations in Durango

Durango–La Plata County Airport

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Durango

Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Road, 13

Opening times not available

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VIPCars Recommendation

No score available yet

One location in Durango

Locations in Durango

1000 Airport Rd, Durango, , USA Colorado

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
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Thursday00:00 - 00:00
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69 travelers who rented a car in Durango gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$95/day

Good deal

$78/day

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Durango car rental information

Pick-up locationDurango
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice
Rental locations12
Airport locations11
Popular agenciesDollar, Hertz, Thrifty, Alamo

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