 | | Renting a Car in Denver: Freedom to Explore the Rockies | | | In general, drivers must be 25 to rent a car in Denver. Some companies, under certain conditions, allow drivers who are 21, although younger renters will often be charged more. A driver's license is required and must be shown at the time of the rental. In most cases, the driver's license must be issued by the driver's country of residence. Drivers from non-English speaking countries must also present an International Driver's Permit. Any additional drivers of the rented vehicle have to meet the same requirements. Additional drivers have to go in person at the time of the rental. In some cases, an additional fee will be charged for extra drivers. Most companies require a major credit card to rent a car.
The state of Colorado requires minimum bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. Car rental companies in the United States traditionally offer several insurance plans for rental cars. These plans are traditionally charged per day.
Most companies allow two options for gasoline. The customer can pay in advance and return the car with whatever fuel remains in the tank, or they can return the car with a full tank. Rental car companies charge a very high fee for gasoline if you return the car with less than a full tank. Most of the major rental companies allow the car to be returned at a different branch from where it was rented. Occasionally, there is an extra fee if the car is returned at a very distant branch. It is best to check with each rental company and ask about their policy. The car will be checked before it leaves the lot, and upon return for exterior damage. Budget, Enterprise and several other companies will pick up or drop off the driver at a hotel or other downtown location for free. | | | |  | | |
