Lakewood car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Lakewood

  • Very few things come with the excitement of vacationing or even going on a business trip in a new city. If you're currently planning a trip to Lakewood, Colorado, one of your major concerns could be how to get around in and out of the city. Sometimes public transportation can be confusing and hard to keep up with, so renting a car makes a lot of sense. You'll have a GPS navigational system that’ll help you get to any corner of the city without getting lost, and you'll have the ability to explore and tick off everything on your bucket list at your own convenience. With a rental car in Lakewood, you could explore Red Rocks Park, which is just 12 miles away, or as far as the Garden of the Gods, which is about 71 miles away, all at your own pace and time. Convenient, right?
  • Once you arrive at the Denver International Airport, you'll find the rental car counter on the airport property. The car rental agencies provide courtesy shuttles that take customers from the Jeppesen Terminal directly to the rental car counter. To get to the shuttle, go from Terminal Level 5 on Island 4 through doors 505 and 513 on the east side or through doors 504 and 512 on the west side. You can pick up your car of choice from several car rentals in Lakewood, including Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, and Payless.
  • There are several intersections in Lakewood you should watch out for pedestrians, starting with West 2nd place and Union Blvd. West Mississippi Ave and South Watson Blvd, and West Colfax Ave and Kendall Street are notorious for pedestrian accidents. Many intersections in Lakewood are, so be watchful when cruising around the city. Cyclists are legally allowed to ride in the street, so stay out of bike lanes and make sure you understand cyclist hand signals and open car doors cautiously.
  • An ideal time to stay away from Lakewood roads if you want to escape a total traffic gridlock is between 5pm and 6pm. The 1-70 and 1-25 can be especially backed up, even on weekends, with the morning commute between 7am to 8am. During winter, expect to find black ice, splashback, and snow ridges on Lakewood roads, which makes having the right type of car a significant aspect of your trip.
  • Book your car hire in Lakewood at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Lakewood are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about car hire in Lakewood

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

    If you're in Lakewood for a business trip or intend to stay within town, an economy, compact, or immediate car will do just fine. However, if you intend to explore some of the rocky attractions in Colorado, having a four-wheel-drive SUV is more preferable. The same goes for travelers venturing in the city during the rainy or winter seasons when the roads can be quite slick and require traction.

  • What’s the speed limit in Lakewood?

    Once you get your car of choice from Lakewood car rentals, you need to understand that Lakewood is a home rule city with a maximum speed limit of 25mph unless otherwise posted. If you explore Colorado, keep in mind that open road highways have a limit of 40mph, rural highways, whether two-lane or four-lane divided have 55mph and 65mph where allowed. On rural interstates, keep the speed limit to 65mph, and 75mph posted, and when you venture into open mountain highways, the limit should stay at 40mph. Winding roads and narrow highways with blind curves have a 20mph limit.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lakewood?

    There are several parking garages in Lakewood that you can use at your convenience. These include West End Garage, where you'll find free parking. You may also park at the Belmar Park parking lot.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Lakewood?

    The average price of fuel in Lakewood is £2.79 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £33 and £45, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Lakewood?

    Intermediate (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lakewood.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Denver Intl airport include Budget, Thrifty, Fox, Sixt, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, National and GREEN MOTION.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Denver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Fox, Sixt, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

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

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

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Lakewood costs £29 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in Lakewood costs £30 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Lakewood?

    A Premium car hire in Lakewood costs £53 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Lakewood?

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

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

Avis

8.4

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.6

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

10705 W Colfax Ave, Ste C3

+1 303 202 1048

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was nice, they were helpful

Cons:

The car was late to drop off and was not cleaned out but we were going on a family trip so we needed to leave. There was a nail in the drivers side tire and we used fix a flat and after hours drop off so I could not tell them. Not sure if the nail was in the tire when we picked it up but we were far from any towns and limited cell service so we did what we could do.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Sure did appreciate the staff Avis Lakewood has. They were all so helpful. Fast and friendly. The gentleman that came to get mileage from the car went above and beyond. He took note I hurt my leg and could not walk well. When we got inside he brought out a stool so I could sit & made sure I was comfortable. 👍 Staff over all at that location great. Good job crew. 👏

1 out of 1

Budget

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

10705 W Colfax Ave, Ste C3

+1 303 235 0555

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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2.0 Poor

Koonj, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
We got to budget at DIA around 11:30pm on 2/9/24. There was a huge line. It was not moving. I asked people who had been in line for 90mins and they still had half way to go. Terrible! So slow. Miserable. We called uber and went to our hotel. Budget at DIA: horrible experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The owner and here crew were and are amazing and I was grateful for their kindness. When I rent again I will choose this budget.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Everything was good, no complaints.

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.8

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

11510 W. Colfax Ave

+1 303 237 4473

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
It was hard to see out the windshield because it was so dirty on the inside.

2.0 Poor

Conrad, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Never got car. Had to go to Enterprise. Terrible inconvenience. Dirty rude people.

10.0 Wonderful

Thomas, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

all good. no hassles checking out or in. car ran great. no other issues.

Cons:

n/a. all good.

2.4 Poor

Natey, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

They have double charged me. Hertz has a sleazy way of making it seem like you pay one thing but then they charge you much more later. I will not be renting through kayak again because this is a shady practice y'all are linking users up for.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Well I forgot her name, but the Landry was great. Made it quick and painless. The car was perfect for my trip and couldn’t have been happier. Thanks.

Cons:

Everything was great

5.6 Fair

Julie, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The pickup location was not even open at the time I was supposed to pick up my vehicle. Then I had to drive another 45 miles to the airport to pick up an alternative vehicle. Website information is not accurate and very poor overall experience.

1 out of 5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

4 locations in Lakewood

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1050 S Wadsworth Blvd

+1 720 962 4401

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2850 W 26th Ave

+1 720 855 7167

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
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4600 S Wadsworth Blvd

+1 303 973 7877

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

8200 W Colfax Ave

+1 303 233 7352

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

I.B., May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Fantastic staff and great service. Kind, responsive, professional, just a pleasure to work with.

Cons:

Location does not allow after-hours key drop due to roving car-theft gangs. Maybe a better/stronger drop box could work?

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The woman who serviced us upon arrival was very rude. Especially, with the drop off. We were supposed to do a key drop off box. The place suspended that activity and never let us know. There was nowhere to leave the car and we didn't know what to do. She must have seen us from a distance since the office was closed and came over to ask about us. Her response was well today is your lucky day. not, I'm sorry for the inconvenience we should have contacted you telling you our policy has changed nothing.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Would have been better if they had the car that I reserved. Also if they would’ve called me once they had a car to rent

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

All big companies we’re taking reservations bun none had cars available , big scam from kayak

10.0 Wonderful

Dennis, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Really good car for what I needed

Cons:

Wanted car at a different location for pick up. Would have saved me a couple hours on pick up and drop off. Yes I could have picked up closer but car was more expensive at that location.

10.0 Wonderful

Camilla, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop-off super easy, very comfortable car.

1 out of 4

Sixt

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Lakewood

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Delivery/Collection Service

+1 954 860 4396

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday07:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Horrible! Never received the vehicle and customer service could not reach anyone at that location to figure out where the car was at. They ended up canceling it and issuing a refund. Now I need a refund on the insurance I purchased.

1 out of 1

Dollar

5.9

Fair

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

11510 W. Colfax Ave

+1 303 237 4473

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00

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Thrifty

4.9

Mediocre

One location in Lakewood

Locations in Lakewood

11510 W. Colfax Ave

+1 303 237 4473

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00

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582 travellers who hired a car in Lakewood gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

Car hire locations in or near Lakewood

Travelling to a place near Lakewood?

Hire a car at Lakewood if you plan to visit one of these locations
Breckenridge
Westminster
Estes Park
Brighton
Grand Lake
Silverthorne
Golden
Thornton
Frisco
Keystone
Wheat Ridge
Limon
Winter Park
Manitou Springs
Sterling
Georgetown
Dillon
Black Hawk
Windsor
Greenwood Village

Good to know

Most popular car type

Intermediate

When to book a car hire in Lakewood

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Car hire insurance in Lakewood

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

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

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 non-deductible option to your Lakewood car hire.

Lakewood car hire information

Pick-up locationLakewood
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Hire locations8
Airport locations0

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