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Cheap car rentals in Fort Collins
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- With cheap Fort Collins car rentals, you can explore the city fully and then the surrounding areas with top-tier convenience. We’d recommend renting one and going outside the city at your own pace. Kickstart your adventure with Denver which is around 59 miles away and get to enjoy the famous attractions like Coors Field. Up next, around 124 miles away, drive by Colorado Springs, known to be flocked by visitors. Be sure to check out the US Air Force Academy. It's one of this city’s major selling points. 130 miles from Fort Collins, you’ll most definitely enjoy the wildlife at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
- Park and Ride-4300 E Harmony Road is the busiest train station in Fort Collins, it goes without saying that it receives the greatest number of train arrivals. Owing to this, there’s a wide range of cheap Fort Collins car rentals located near the station for the convenience of the travelers wishing to book a car rental after alighting from Park and Ride-4300 E Harmony Road station. Some of the top picks that you can choose from include Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 3321 E Mulberry Street and Budget Car Rental at 4900 S College Ave Ste 100, Fort Collins.
- Drivers of cheap Fort Collins car rentals should beware of the city’s safety belt rules. The driver and the person riding shotgun if any, is required to have their seat belt on whenever the car is being driven on a highway or street at all times. Regardless of their seating position, kids 15 and under must be properly strapped on the seats in a moving vehicle. Young children between ages 1-4 must ride in an approved forward-facing child safety seat. For ages 4-8 a booster seat is needed.
- Planning the itinerary for a visit to a new city can be a daunting task because you don’t know what attractions to see and what activities to choose from. It gets even more complicated when you have to plan everything around public transportation, which can limit your trip or restrict you to specific places. If you have a rental car in Fort Collins, it can be a lot easier for you to see and do everything you want in the city while moving at your own pace. You can go as far as 46 miles away to Rocky Mountain National Park or 76 miles away to the Red Rocks Park at your own convenience.
- When you arrive at the Denver International Airport, you’ll find the Car Rental Center on the airport grounds. There are several major car rentals in Fort Collins that provide courtesy shuttle services to and from the Jeppesen Terminal. The shuttle will pick you up at Terminal Level 5, Island 4 outside doors 504 and 512 on the west side and doors 505 and 513 on the east side. Some of the car rental agencies available include Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, National, and Budget.
- Fort Collins is a relatively small city, and the roads can be quite congested at times. In addition to vehicle traffic, you’ll need to keep a lookout for pedestrians as well. If you plan to visit in the fall, be wary of hitting wild animals, especially deer, as they mate around November. Pedestrians have the right of way in Colorado, so yield to crosswalks and be on the lookout when turning right on red.
- Rush hour in Fort Collins is usually at its peak about 6am to 10am and again from about 4pm to 6pm. There are several traffic circles placed throughout the city, so be watchful for pedestrians and cyclists. Intersections, including those at Timberline and Carpenter Road, College Avenue and Drake Road, and Harmony Road and Boardwalk Drive, are some of the most congested. You’ll also find that Fort Collins has traffic and red-light cameras installed in various locations, so be careful not to break the law.
- Book your rental car in Fort Collins at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Fort Collins are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Fort Collins
What type of car is recommended for driving in Fort Collins?
You’ll see that in Fort Collins, the streets are quite wide. If you’re interested in off-roading, where you’re bound to drive along gravel, rocky, and dirt roads, you’ll need a powerful four-wheel-drive that will not disappoint. Rent an SUV in any size you need depending on your capacity, and it’ll serve you well, especially if you visit during the rainy and winter seasons when the roads can be icy and slippery.
What’s the speed limit in Fort Collins?
When driving in Fort Collins, remember to adhere to stipulated speed limits, which are 25mph and 30mph on business and residential districts, respectively. Open mountain highways allow 40mph, while narrow winding highways and blind curves limit speeds to 20mph. Four-lane highways have a limit of 65mph. If you drive on open highways that are not expressways, four-lane highways, or part of the interstate, the limit sits at 55mph.
Where are the best places to park in Fort Collins?
On most streets in downtown Fort Collins, curbside parking is only allowed for the first 2h. This may be enough time for you to have lunch, meet a friend, or do some shopping. However, you’ll find free parking in the periphery of the city center. For longer periods, opt for surface parking lots and structures that charge $1 per hour on average.
How much is gas price in Fort Collins?
The average gas price in Fort Collins is C$ 4.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Fort Collins?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Fort Collins.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Fox, Dollar, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Airport Van.
How can I find car rentals near me in Fort Collins?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Fort Collins?
An Intermediate car rental in Fort Collins costs C$ 86 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Fort Collins?
A Full Size car rental in Fort Collins costs C$ 198 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Fort Collins?
A Mini car rental in Fort Collins costs C$ 149 per day, on average.
Is free cancellation available when renting a car in Fort Collins?
Free cancellation is offered by car rentals in this city according of course in accordance with your deal cancellation deadline. Most agencies offer free cancellation, given that you cancel within 24 hours of your initial renting time. Avis Rent a Car and Budget Rent-A-Car are among those that allow this free cancellation.
Are there car rentals situated in downtown Fort Collins?
Visitors to downtown Fort Collins can worry less knowing there’s a decent range of car rentals at their service. Enterprise Rent-A-Car situated at 3321 E Mulberry Street and Budget Car Rental at Walmart Supercenter are just but a few of the top-notch agencies located in downtown Fort Collins.
Fort Collins car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Good
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Fort Collins
Locations in Fort Collins
2100 South College
+1 970 224 2592
3321 E Mulberry St
+1 970 472 8300
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10.0 Wonderful
Carlos, Mar 2021
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N/a2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2021
Budget
6.4
Okay
Read 6 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.3
2 locations in Fort Collins
Locations in Fort Collins
1250 E Magnolia St
+1 970 221 9484
4900 South College Avenue
+1 970 223 7100
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2.0 Poor
Sarah, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2022
6.0 Okay
Greg, Jan 2021
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Staff was friendly and helpful on both endsCons:
Car was not ready to be driven. Oil change was past due kept getting messages the entire trip that it was past due. The air in the tires was 27, 30, 45 and 39 which is ridiculous obviously NO ONE did a review of the car before I picked it up. I had to pull over twice to get the tire pressure correct and from the time I left the oil change light was on. In addition the windows on the inside were not cleaned and therefore caused issued with night vision. I give you an F on preparation, worst condition of any rental car I have ever driven2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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They wouldn’t rent me a car after booking and providing my card info, because my license is out of state. I was stuck 4 hours away from home for the whole night.Cons:
Let people know before buying what kind of problems they may run into prior to getting to the car placeAvis
5.9
Fair
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.3
Value for money
5.5
2 locations in Fort Collins
Locations in Fort Collins
1250 E Magnolia St
+1 970 221 2676
4900 South College Avenue
+1 970 229 9115
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2022
3.9 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
Hertz
5.5
Fair
Read 10 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.6
One location in Fort Collins
Locations in Fort Collins
350 E Horsetooth Rd
+1 970 236 9489
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Scott, May 2021
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I had to wait 75 minutes to pick up vehicle. They didn’t have the vehicle I had reserved (a cargo van)2.0 Poor
Hannah, Jul 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Standard
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2022
Dollar
5.8
Fair
One location in Fort Collins
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Thrifty
5.1
Fair
One location in Fort Collins
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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Fort Collins car rental information
| Pick-up location | Fort Collins |
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| Rental locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 0 |