Grand Junction car rental information
| Pick-up location | Grand Junction |
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| Rental locations | 14 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Grand Junction
- Nestled amidst various huge national parks, Grand Junction is the perfect base for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts who want to make the most of the surrounding environment. The best and easiest way to reach these remote gems of nature is by car, so rent your own four wheels for your time in Grand Junction.
- Grand Junction Regional Airport lies 5 miles north of the city center and hosts several internationally renowned car hire agencies on site. Simply follow the signs from the terminal to the hire service desks and start your time in Grand Junction in comfort. Via Horizon Drive, travelers can be in the heart of the city in less than 15 minutes.
- Grand Junction is famous for the breathtaking scenery and surrounding mountains. Visitors should prepare for driving around in the mountainous region and expect to face any possible weather conditions. Whether rain, snow, sleet, or wet leaves, there is much that can make winding mountain roads slippery and treacherous. Therefore, it is important to adjust your speed and drive attentively and carefully.
- In winter and summer, tourists can clog up the city to make the most of the natural surroundings, which can increase traffic in Grand Junction. Spring and autumn are the least busy times to visit, and is also when the weather is the most temperate. Usual rush hours at 7-9 am and 5-8 pm also apply on weekdays, and it is recommended to avoid leaving for a destination during peak driving times.
- Book your rental car in Grand Junction at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Grand Junction are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Grand Junction
What type of car is recommended for driving in Grand Junction?
With the Colorado weather flinging everything at drivers, a 4-wheel-drive car is certainly a good choice to make when renting a vehicle in Grand Junction. It provides a smooth driving experience and sufficient traction that is required when climbing steep roads.
What’s the speed limit in Grand Junction?
Speed limit signs are posted on the right-hand side in Grand Junction and the entire state of Colorado. If there is no sign posted, the general regulations dictate a maximum speed limit of 25 mph in the city, 65 mph on rural roads, and up to 75 mph on freeways. When driving on winding mountain roads, the maximum speed limit is usually 25 mph as well.
Where are the best places to park in Grand Junction?
Short-term, metered on-street parking is available throughout the center of Grand Junction and costs about $0.25 per hour. Long-term metered parking (up to ten hours) only costs around $0.10 per hour. There is also a parking garage on Rood Avenue and a parking lot between 4th and 5th Street. Parking on Main Street is free but can be hard to find.
How much is gas price in Grand Junction?
The average gas price in Grand Junction is ₪13.20 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪158 and ₪211, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Grand Junction?
Standard (Subaru Forester or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Grand Junction.
How can I find car rentals near me in Grand Junction?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Grand Junction?
A Standard car rental in Grand Junction costs ₪172 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Grand Junction?
A Compact car rental in Grand Junction costs ₪201 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Grand Junction?
An Intermediate car rental in Grand Junction costs ₪211 per day, on average.
Grand Junction car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Very good
57 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Grand Junction
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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The customer service at both pick-up and drop-off was fantastic. Extremely friendly, kind, and patient with all my questions.5.2 Fair
Oct 2019
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They did give us a bit of a discount, which helped with the added cost of transportation downtown from airport, but it was very upsettingCons:
My booking was intended to be at the airport. I googled “grand junction car rentals” and it automatically propagated the downtown location for me, but it did not say non airport. It should have been clearer that this was not an airport rental. When I went back on the website after my trip to see what went wrong, it did the same thing. If I change the location that said Grand Junction then I see the top choice is airport, but the original google search automatically put in the downtown location as pick up and drop off. When I do searches in Kayak and other sites it is very clear, but the Enterprise site was not. This was very inconvenient! I’ve never had this happen before.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Staff friendly and helpfulCons:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Nov 2018
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Such a small airport that there isn't an actual drop off booth. Just park the rental car in the Enterprise row, lock the door, drop off the keys at the counter and go. So easy, no fuss.8.4 Very good
Apr 2018
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Quick and easy drop offCons:
The location within the airport isn’t easy to find. There were almost no signs pointing you toward rental car return.Alamo
8.5
Very good
67 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
One location in Grand Junction
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff gave us interesting tips about the area which was so helpful.8.0 Very good
Feb 2021
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Absolutely! Very helpful10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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The staff was friendly and very helpful! Offered great suggestions as well.Cons:
Nothing !2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Staff rude with poor service. Cancelled our car 5 hours after we made reservation and only an hour before our flight to where we would pick it up. Offered no help, simply said we do not have a car for you anymore. Told me “you can walk” when I asked her what does she think how will we get home whichCons:
Everything!!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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YesCons:
Everything was good10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Everything, but special shout out to the staff - they were efficient and very friendly, and I though I didn't have any questions I would have felt confident going to them if I had.Cons:
Nothing could have been better, I was in and out in no time with a clean, comfortable vehicle at a great price. Absolutely would use this service again.Budget
8.3
Very good
54 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Grand Junction
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Not much - was a super averageCons:
The staff here were wonderful the second day, but the pick-up was very hostile, and dismissive. They did the usual add-on speel - you want X, X, X? However they tried to push an upgrade on me - I live here and I think they thought I was a tourist. You do NOT need a full 4x4 for these mountain roads... This is Colorado, not the steppes of Mongolia.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Friendly staff, super easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
Nothing.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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The free upgrade was very nice!Cons:
Nothing. I was very pleased6.4 Okay
Mar 2019
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The pick up address on the email that you guys sent me was wrong. That left me in a lurch and I wound up having to walk to the new location while I was short on time.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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yes.Avis
7.6
Good
57 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Grand Junction
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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The interior of the vehicle was very dirty. Carpet was NOT vacuumed, dash and surfaces were not wiped down, so I know it was not sanitized. My wife and I had to sanitize the entire vehicle prior to our leaving the lot. This is a very sensitive time and to have a rental vehicle not properly prepared for a guest is disappointing. Had we not been late for an engagement, I would have returned the vehicle and rented elsewhere.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Car was perfect for trip and very reliable. Pick up and drop off were super easy and staff was very helpful and accommodating.Cons:
Nothing.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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The staff was absolutely horrible, I made a reservation online.. when my plane landed.. the car rental place was closed an I had to fine away out of the airport. When I called customer service they told me they couldn't help me and it wasn't their problem.. No when I asked to be transferred to a supervisor she informed me there was no one there to assist me and hung up.. so not only did I not get my rental at all.. but I also had the most rude representative on earth.. very upset!! Wasted a total of 3 hours of my timeCons:
make sure if you are accepting reservations for rentals.. that someone is actually there to assist the customer.. and bump up your customer service... absolutely appalled.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Car needed a v6 engine for Colorado mountains4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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Staff was nice but it was unorganizedCons:
Original car had a nail in the tire, then when I went back, the store was closed. After waiting, I received a new car, that was filthy and extremely uncomfortable.Dollar
7.2
Good
80 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.4
One location in Grand Junction
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Stay open when you get there and be open when you leaveOr leave the keys with another agent to pick up your car instead of having to wait the next day2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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We had to cancel our trip due to covid and could not get a refund.It was my mistake for not reading the refund policy more carefully. Had I done so I would not have booked the rental. I will not be using this company anymore.8.8 Very good
Oct 2020
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Great car for the price!Cons:
I guess the low price was the reason the vehicle had so few features (no CarPlay or navigation) seemed to be very base model of Nissan Rogue. Rear window appeared to have been replaced (you could see the places where the window “grips” were when they installed it - and the rear window defrost/defog didn’t work either)8.0 Very good
Jun 2020
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We got an upgraded SUVCons:
They charge $13.50 per day for each additional driver, including a spouse. This is high!10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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The woman who assisted me with my car pick up was so helpful! She provided a map of the area, drew routes on the map for me, and provided tips for grocery stores, etc. She also permitted me to park in the rental lot when I returned that evening to pick up my sister at the airport.Cons:
Everything was really great!2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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The staff was not friendly or helpful.Cons:
There could've actually been a car reserved... No cars available for six hours when I arrived to pick up. This caused my trip to be cancelled. Don't confirm booking for your customers if there aren't any cars available.National
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Grand Junction
Hertz
8.0
Very good
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.8
One location in Grand Junction
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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We had a stone kicked up from an 18 wheeler and was concerned about how to handle the issue with Hertz since were didn't take out the extra coverage. We called our insurance and had everything arranged but did have a deductible. When we pulled into Hertz, the al who managed our car in Phoenix gave us a flat rate which was less then our deductible and did it all in one transaction. I had envisioned having to hassle with a manager but it was painless and we paid the flat amount. Car was great and we couldn't have been happier!Cons:
Car wasn't ready she we arrived to Grand Junction, which wasn't a big deal but they did ask us if we would take a smaller car but it turned out the price was higher for the smaller car. We went to lunch and got the bigger car - a Nissan Rogue, which was very ice.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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When I arrived to pick up reserved car, I was told there were no cars available.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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Nothing... there was no car!Cons:
No car! I drove 3 hours to pick up a car I reserved with Kayak. I had never used Kayak to reserve and I certainly won't use it or recommend it ever again! When I arrived they said that even though I had a reservation that they were out of cars! No other companies had cars either and it left me totally stranded! How can u make a reservation without making sure the company actually had a car first? Extremely disappointed and very frustrated.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Quickly picked up the car I rented , drove to all of my destinations, not one bit of trouble and an incredibly easy and efficient drop off. Friendly service all around!2.8 Poor
Sep 2016
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When I showed up to pick up my vehicle they had no cars left. I asked to upgrade when they did have more cars driven in from a nearby hertz. They said "those are for the people who reserved a larger car" and that I reserved a economy. I mentioned that they gave away my car so why can't they alow me to have somebody else's and if they would please tell me why they gave away my car. When I asked her to explain she simply said "no" honest to God she said no she won't explain. I recorded this conversation on my phone. Will be happy to send the video of this conversation. I was calm and did not yell. I just simply got "no" for an answer when I asked if she would explain. Was a arrogant horrific answer.Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
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One location in Grand Junction
Eagle Rent A Car
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One location in Grand Junction
Sunnycars
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One location in Grand Junction
VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in Grand Junction
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