SUV rental near Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo. On your Account page, make sure you've checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we'll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals. Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.

No, you don't need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo. In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host's vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you'll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that's right for you. On each trip, you're covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.* In New York state, you'll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you're covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.

To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.

Several gas stations operate along Highway 82 between the airport and downtown Aspen, providing convenient fuel options for your rental car. EV charging stations are available at various locations throughout Aspen, including public parking areas and some hotels. The closest fuel services to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport can be found within the Aspen city limits, ensuring you can easily refuel before returning your rental car.

Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver's licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn't accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner's permit/instruction permits are not accepted.

Colorado requires headlights on whenever windshield wipers are in use, and you must carry tire chains or have all-wheel drive vehicles during traction law periods from September through May. Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop unless posted otherwise, and the speed limit drops significantly in school zones during posted hours. Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and maintain a safe following distance, especially important when driving from Pitkin County Airport through Aspen's downtown area.

Take Airport Road southeast from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, then turn right onto Highway 82 West toward Aspen. Continue on Highway 82 as it becomes Main Street, leading directly into downtown Aspen's core area. The route features mountain scenery and passes through residential areas before reaching the central business district where most hotels, restaurants, and shops are located.

An SUV rental from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport provides essential ground clearance and all-wheel drive capability for Colorado's mountainous terrain and variable weather conditions. These vehicles offer ample cargo space for ski equipment, hiking gear, and luggage while ensuring passenger comfort during mountain drives. SUVs deliver superior traction on steep grades and winding roads throughout the Aspen area, making them ideal for exploring Colorado's scenic routes safely.

No toll roads exist near Aspen-Pitkin County Airport or throughout the immediate Aspen area, making your car rental experience more straightforward. The primary routes from the airport including Highway 82 toward Denver and local roads within Pitkin County operate without tolls. However, if you plan to drive toward Denver or other Front Range cities, you may encounter toll lanes on certain highways like E-470 and parts of I-25.