Fort Collins car rental information
| Pick-up location | Fort Collins |
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| Rental locations | 7 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
Cheap car rentals in Fort Collins
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Top tips for renting a car in Fort Collins
- 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 -14% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Fort Collins car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
6.4
Okay
44 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.9
One location in Fort Collins
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8.0 Very good
Dec. 2021
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff was friendlyCons:
I had to wait 75 minutes to pick up vehicle. They didn’t have the vehicle I had reserved (a cargo van)9.6 Wonderful
May 2019
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Staff was quick, efficient and made everything easy.Cons:
No issues.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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The service was fantastic. Very nice staff.,Cons:
Had no problems at all10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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I was able to upgrade my compact car to a Camaro Convertable for a small cost. It was an amazing experience! It drove smooth, great on gas and was very clean. I would rent a Camaro again. Pick up and drop off was simple and the customer service was top notch! I will definitely rent here again.Cons:
I loved everything.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2018
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Location and price. Friendliness of staff. Got the exact car I asked corCons:
Liked everything, except kind of concerned where the drop off box was for a late night drop off. Would definitely use againEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Very good
17 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
8.6
2 locations in Fort Collins
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8.4 Very good
Nov. 2018
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Courteous and very pleasantCons:
they didn't let me know that they could pick me up and take me home...9.6 Wonderful
May 2017
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The staffs are very helpful!10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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The service that I received during the pick up of the rental could not have been better. The assistant manager at this location went above and beyond and because of this our vacation was improved 10 fold. I could not be happier.Cons:
During the drop off I had to get a ride that was on a time table. The return took considerably longer than the pickup due to the staffing of the office. (Only one person working at the time) With that being said they did what they could and I left a happy customer. They will do whatever they can to earn your return business and I recommend them without hesitation.7.2 Good
May 2017
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Used toothpicks in door and spilled chocolate or something all over door10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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excellent customer service particularly alex9.2 Wonderful
Feb. 2017
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I think the car has a 12 gallon tank and we made it 400plus miles on one tank. Good stock stereo system, which is important to me on a long trip.Avis
7.1
Good
14 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.7
3 locations in Fort Collins
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9.6 Wonderful
Aug. 2019
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Clean good vanCons:
The price5.6 Fair
Oct. 2017
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The car I ended up with was a nice, clean, Chevy Cruze.Cons:
Upon arrival they harassed me because I had made the reservation that same day. According to Avis, if you do so, you must call the pick-up branch to confirm availability. Since i had not been made aware of that, i hadn't done such. So, they were out Economy vehicles, and they refused me any vehicle without a substantial upcharge.8.4 Very good
Jul. 2017
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Car was very clean and in excellent condition. Suffered a thrown rock and crack in windshield, which team handled well with no hassle on our part.Cons:
Limited selection of cars available and long line at check in3.6 Poor
Dec. 2016
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Nice car.Cons:
Guy wasn't very personable. dropoff location was wrong on website and he told me wrong drop off time so I was charged a late fee4.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2022
2.0 Poor
Mar. 2022
Budget
6.5
Okay
18 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Fort Collins
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
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
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 place7.6 Good
Sep. 2018
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The size of the car was nice and the price was good. I like most of the bells and whistles that the car comes with. I like the avg. MPG display the most.Cons:
There was some trash that wasn't mine I found when cleaning it (I was the only one ever in it). The radar detector was a hazard for me personally, although I think it may have been malfunctioning. The loud beep when I'm changing lanes on a freeway made me hesitate longer before transitioning completely and increased the danger to me. The "replace oil and oil filter" prompt came on the screen from the first time I turned the key and every time after.Easirent
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93 travellers who rented a car in Fort Collins gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8
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