Durango car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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.
  • Book your car hire in Durango at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Durango are around 15% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring 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 is the price of fuel in Durango?

    The average price of fuel in Durango is €3.27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €39 and €52, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Durango?

    Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Durango.

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

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

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

    A Standard car hire in Durango costs €101 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Durango costs €84 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Durango?

    A Special car hire in Durango costs €59 per day, on average.

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Durango car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

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
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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
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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
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Thursday09:00 - 21:00
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Saturday09:00 - 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
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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

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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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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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Durango

Locations in Durango

Durango–La Plata County Airport

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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
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69 travellers who hired a car in Durango gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Good to know

Most popular car type

Standard

When to book a car hire in Durango

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Car hire insurance in Durango

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Durango car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Durango.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Durango car hire.

Durango car hire information

Pick-up locationDurango
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