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Thornton car rentals from $31/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Thornton with a pick-up date of 11/4 and drop-off date of 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap car rentals in Thornton

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$37/day
Nissan Versa Note car
Nissan Versa Note
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$35/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$40/day
Chevrolet Cruze car
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$44/day
Class Full-size Car car
Class Full-size Car
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$38/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$58/day
GMC Yukon car
GMC Yukon
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$57/day
Nissan Maxima car
Nissan Maxima
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
$40/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
$47/day
Chevrolet Suburban car
Chevrolet Suburban
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$76/day
Buick Encore car
Buick Encore
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$31/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$33/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$37/day
Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$51/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Thornton

  • If you’re renting your car from the cheap car rentals in Thornton for your holiday with your kids, kindly review Thornton’s child seat safety guidelines. First, your child, aged one year and weighing 20-30 pounds, should travel in a rear-facing infant or a convertible restraint. Second, kids over one year and weighing 20-40 pounds should be provided with a forward-facing convertible or a toddler restraint. Third, kids aged eight and above should use a lap and shoulder belt. Fourth, a child aged under 13 should constantly ride in the back seat.
  • In Thornton, jaywalking is outlawed. However, during holidays and at night when traffic police are rarely visible, jaywalkers increase. When driving your rented car from Thornton car rentals, you should be careful not to hit any jaywalkers, especially Downtown. Cyclists are another set of road users likely to cause problems when driving your car from the cheap car rentals in Thornton. At times cyclists hop from their cycle tracks to the car lanes without prior notice. Therefore, you keep checking your speed and survey your lane not to hit any jaywalkers or cyclists.
  • Booking your car rental from any car rental in Thornton is easy, provided you have the required documents. For most Thornton car rentals, the minimum car rental age is 25. Some of the cheap car rentals in Thornton, such as Budget, Thrifty, and Avis, would allow those who have attained 21 years to rent certain types of cars, provided they are willing and able to pay the daily young driver’s surcharge. The cumulative young driver’s surcharge is calculated per your rental agreement’s duration and paid at the counter. This surcharge may, however, not feature in your rental agreement as it is determined on a case-to-case basis.
  • You can considerably enhance your experience using Thornton car rentals when visiting the city, which allow you to conveniently sightsee and accomplish your business. If you enjoy water activities, you can go about 2.3 miles to Water World for some fun waves and entertainment. Car rentals in Thornton enable you to access more attractions within and outside the town, like the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge in nearby Golden is approximately 14.5 miles from central Thornton and permits you to relax and appreciate nature and wildlife, making it ideal when journeying with friends.
  • The main airport servicing Thornton is Denver International Airport, situated around 27.5 miles from the town center. You can pick up your rented vehicle within the airport grounds at the rental car center. This center houses Alamo, Fox, Enterprise, Sixt, National, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, and Thrifty. You can ride the airport shuttle at Level 5 on Island 4 at the Jeppesen Terminal to the center. If you arrive on the west side of the airport, the shuttle comes to doors 504-512. On the east side of the terminal, find the shuttle outside doors 505-513.
  • The city houses major routes, including Colorado Boulevard and I-25, which make it easy for you to travel from one place to another. However, you can choose to add navigation equipment to your vehicle to prevent unexpected delays from getting lost. As many people in Thornton prefer to walk or cycle, you’ll want to keep an eye out while driving.
  • Traffic in Thornton can mostly be found along the main roads, such as Interstate 25. Start your day early to avoid jams because they typically begin at about 7:30am in the morning. In the evening, congestion starts at approximately 4pm. If you stay in Thornton during the winter, maintain extreme caution and slow your driving speed since the snowfall causes the roads to be quite slippery. For this reason, traffic also gets heavier during the cold season, so utilize a flexible schedule whenever possible.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Thornton for $46 or less
  • Book your rental car in Thornton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Premium rental cars in Thornton are around 82% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Thornton

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

    The quality roads integrated into the city make it convenient to utilize all car types, enabling you to rent your desired vehicle when touring Thornton. Depending on your itinerary, an SUV is an ideal choice for comfortable and lengthy rides to sites in neighboring cities.

  • What’s the speed limit in Thornton?

    You can drive up to around 65mph on surfaced four-lane highways that are part of the expressways and interstate systems. The limit is approximately 55mph on routes not included in the interstate system or that do not have four-lane expressways. The speed limit is about 40mph when riding along open mountain highways. However, you must slow down to about 20mph when you come across blind curves or narrow and winding mountain highways. If you drive in residential districts, you must keep your speed around roughly 30mph. This restriction drops to around 25mph in business districts.

  • Where are the best places to park in Thornton?

    The Thornton Park & Ride on 8700 Grant Street does not have a height restriction. It provides free parking for one day and charges around $2 for an additional day, with a maximum stay of two days. You can utilize the free parking spaces offered by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus services, such as the Eastlake & 124th Avenue station, if your itinerary includes tours on public transportation.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Thornton?

    On average a rental car in Thornton costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Thornton found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Thornton?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($31/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($33/day) and Dollar ($35/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 7796 Washington St 80229 (2 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Thornton?

    The average gas price in Thornton is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Thornton?

    Premium (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thornton.

  • Which car rental companies are at Denver Intl airport (DEN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Denver Intl airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Fox, Sixt, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, NU Car, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Payless.

  • 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 Fox, Sixt, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Airport Van, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, and Avis.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Thornton?

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

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Thornton?

    A Premium car rental in Thornton costs $186 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Thornton?

    A Standard car rental in Thornton costs $91 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Thornton?

    A Full Size car rental in Thornton costs $227 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Thornton?

    On average a rental car in Thornton costs $365 per week ($52 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Thornton?

    On average a rental car in Thornton costs $1,564 per month ($52 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Thornton?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Thornton?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Thornton.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Thornton?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Thornton?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Thornton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • Are there toll roads in Thornton?

    Before renting your car from any cheap car rentals in Thornton, review your destination routes to budget for the toll fees on some roads. For instance, you will need a sticker pass to save some money that would have been charged as tolls on Northwest Parkway toll roads and I-70 Mountain Express Lane.

  • Which amenities for people with disabilities can I expect from some of the Thornton car rentals?

    Most Thornton car rentals allow Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) to request that their rental cars be fitted with PRM-friendly amenities to ensure equal car rental opportunities. For instance, Budget, Avis, and Thrifty offer PRM-friendly amenities such as a reduced-effort braking system, steering wheel and pedal extenders, left-foot accelerators, and adaptive electronic controls.

Thornton car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.4

4 locations in Thornton

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Locations in Thornton

10350 Grant St

+1 303 214 0057

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

201 W 70th Ave

+1 303 289 4645

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2390 W 104th Ave

+1 303 466 7666

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

7236 Federal Blvd

+1 303 428 9999

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Andy, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Customer Service exceptional!! Cars were clean

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Address was incorrect for pick location. The address given from kayak email was wrong. It sent me to a Toyota car dealership. Enterprise was not anywhere near this address. But I barely made pick up time before closing after making calls and tracking down correct location.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
No vehicle

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Commercial

KAYAK
The vehicle was not available when I came to pick it up. Their only suggestion was that I drive an hour to go pick it up

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
I booked on Kayak with details selected for Denver airport. However, the car that was booked was at a location 25 min from the airport so I had to cancel. This wasted a ton of time as I had to wait for another shuttle back to the airport so I could get on another shuttle to another rental company.

2.0 Poor

Patrick, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Booked the car through Kayak, the Enterprise location didn’t actually have a car available (the website shouldn’t allow me to book through them). The enterprise did try to call immediately after I booked and left a voicemail telling me they didn’t actually have vehicles for the next morning, but I didn’t receive the voicemail. I spent $40 on an Uber to their location, only to be told by their agent they they didn’t have cars, and that they did call to tell me that the night prior. When asked why they didn’t try calling again in the morning, to perhaps save me a trip, they basically had no response. The customer service at the location was non-existent, there was no attempt to rectify or apologize for the inconvenience, the woman “helping” me never made eye contact with me, and repeatedly just kept saying, “we did call and leave you a message.” It was clear they had no interest or concept of customer service, so I had them cancel the reservation, I then booked direct through National Car Rental at the airport for the next day and had a great experience. I won’t book through Kayak again, had this been a business trip it could have caused serious issues. When I reserve a vehicle I need to be able to trust that it’s an actual reservation.

1 out of 10

Hertz

4.8

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

4.5

One location in Thornton

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Locations in Thornton

7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Terrible customer service

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Hertz online hours are wrong, so we went to pick up our reserved car and they were closed. We went back the next morning (30 minutes early because their morning hours are wrong too) and they didn't have a car for us. I'm not sure why they let us reserve a car they didn't have but they basically told us tough luck and didn't try to accommodate us at all. Awful experience and horrible service all around.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Over charged.

5.9 Fair

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
I reserved a commercial van through a third party and Hertz did not have one. They wanted to give me truck over four times the price, lucjily the manager gave some discount but it was still too much but I needed a truck to haul so I had to live with it. Beware of making a reservation you might not get it! I felt like I was Seinfeld. You can take the reservation but you can't hold the reservation. Or something like that. The manager was the best and at least helped somewhat.

1 out of 2

Dollar

5.8

Fair

One location in Thornton

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Locations in Thornton

7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

5.1

Fair

One location in Thornton

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Locations in Thornton

7796 Washington St

+1 303 451 6584

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00

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Budget

No score available yet

2 locations in Thornton

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1408 West 104th Avenue

+1 303 255 3000

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

4849 Bannock Street

+1 720 409 4150

Monday07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday07:00 - 16:00
Thursday07:00 - 16:00
Friday07:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Car was not clean inside there was food crumbs all over. Also car ordered was not available at pickup.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The person at the rental agency very tactlessly said they didn’t have any cars for the price I reserved the car for. He said they only have SUVs and that it would cost me $50 more. I was in a bind so I took it, but I felt swindled.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The entire process.

7.2 Good

Finity, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car being there as scheduled.

9.6 Wonderful

Jim, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very helpful.

Cons:

Overall very good experience.

8.0 Very good

Katya, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, staff was amazing!

Cons:

the car had a change oil warning sign on for the whole trip. Tires were unevenly inflated; we had to deal with it on the road. Customer service was good, but Budget should take better care of its cars.

1 out of 5

Avis

No score available yet

One location in Thornton

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1408 West 104th Avenue

+1 303 920 2485

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick easy pick up and drop off.

Cons:

The car smelled like smoke even though there’s a sign posted stating no smoking allowed in the cars.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Minivan

KAYAK
I worked through a local franchise office. I told them I was hoping for a Hybrid vehicle and they made sure to provide it for me. I will definitely use them again.

1 out of 1

77 travelers who rented a car in Thornton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4

Car rental locations in or near Thornton

Good to know

Most popular agency

Ace

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

$52/day

Good deal

$46/day

When to book a rental car in Thornton

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Thornton car rental information

Pick-up locationThornton
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice
Rental locations5
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty