Denver International Airport DEN
Denver, CO
Rental building: No single rental building. Each company has its own lot on airport property along E 78th Ave and runs its own shuttle.
See each company (all on E 78th Ave, Denver, CO 80249)
Getting there from your terminal
From baggage claim (Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5) go outside to Island 4: doors 505-513 on the east side, 504-512 on the west side. Board the shuttle carrying your rental company's name. Shuttles run about every 10 minutes; the ride is about 5-10 minutes.
Same - DEN has one terminal, so every arrival uses the same Level 5, Island 4 pick-up.
Good to know: Each company runs its own shuttle here; there is no single shared rental building. Budget's shuttle may stop around 12:30 am or after the last flight. The airport is about 25 miles from downtown, so off-airport backups are a long way.
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedOwn lot - Enterprise shuttle from Island 4 | Open 24 hours, every day |
| NationalTo be confirmedOwn lot - National shuttle from Island 4 | Reported 24 hours |
| AlamoTo be confirmedOwn lot - Alamo shuttle from Island 4 | Reported 24 hours |
| HertzTo be confirmedOwn lot - Hertz shuttle from Island 4 | Reported 24 hours |
| DollarTo be confirmedOwn lot - Dollar shuttle from Island 4 | Reported 24 hours |
| ThriftySources disagreeOwn lot - Thrifty shuttle from Island 4 | Sources disagree: 24 hours or 7 am-midnight |
| AvisConfirmedOwn lot - Avis shuttle from Island 4 | Open 24 hours, every day |
| BudgetConfirmedOwn lot - Budget shuttle from Island 4 | Open 24 hours, every day |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Backup if your counter is closed or sold out
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
| Nearby branch | Hours and how to get there |
|---|
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)To be confirmedEnterprise - Denver Northfield, 5059 Beeler St, Denver, CO 80238 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-1 pm; Sun closedAbout 10-12 miles toward the city (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| Hertz (also the backup for Dollar and Thrifty)To be confirmedHertz - Aurora, Chambers Rd, 3280 Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80011 | Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm; Sat 9 am-12 pmAbout 12-15 miles south-west (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| AvisConfirmedAvis - Denver Quebec St, 3901 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207 | Not listed yetAbout 15 miles toward the city (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| AvisConfirmedAvis - Aurora Plaza, 15055 E Mississippi Ave (at Chambers Rd), Aurora, CO 80012 | Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-1 pm; Sun 10 am-2 pmAbout 18-20 miles south-west (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
- Budget: no branch of its own nearby. Try the Avis Quebec St backup listed here (same parent company).
- National / Alamo: no branch of its own nearby. Use the Enterprise backup listed here (same parent company).
- Dollar / Thrifty: no branch of its own nearby. Use the Hertz backup listed here (same parent company).
Need a car at DEN airport?
See estimated prices, pick the car, and your agent calls with the exact quote.
How do I return my rental car at DEN?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: No single rental building. Each company has its own lot on airport property along E 78th Ave and runs its own shuttle.
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Common problems at DEN
Tolls: E-470, the highway that runs east of the airport, is a toll road, so check how your company bills tolls before you use it.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Arriving by train instead? See rental cars near Denver Union Station.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at Denver airport?
Rental counters at Denver International Airport (DEN): No single rental building. Each company has its own lot on airport property along E 78th Ave and runs its own shuttle. Address: See each company (all on E 78th Ave, Denver, CO 80249).
How do I get to the rental car counters at DEN?
From baggage claim (Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5) go outside to Island 4: doors 505-513 on the east side, 504-512 on the west side. Board the shuttle carrying your rental company's name. Shuttles run about every 10 minutes; the ride is about 5-10 minutes.
How do I return my rental car at DEN?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: No single rental building. Each company has its own lot on airport property along E 78th Ave and runs its own shuttle. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at DEN?
On-airport companies include Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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