If you search for a car rental in Breckenridge you get two kinds of results: national-brand counters that are not actually in Breckenridge, and a few local companies. Here is how renting from Summit Rental Car compares with driving to a counter, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
Breckenridge Car Rental: Local Delivery vs. the Rental Counter
| Summit Rental Car | National-brand counter | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Delivered to your lodging anywhere in Summit County, or free pickup in Breckenridge | Nearest counters are in Silverthorne or Frisco, 20 to 30 minutes from Breckenridge; most fleet is at Denver airport |
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days. Keypad door code, keys inside the car | Typically daytime business hours; after-hours returns only |
| Pickup | Contactless. Text us, get the code, unlock, go | Counter line, paperwork, upsell conversation |
| Vehicle | Guaranteed AWD Ford Explorer or Lincoln MKX on winter tires | A vehicle class, not a specific car; AWD and snow tires are not guaranteed |
| Mileage | 200 miles a day included | Varies; often unlimited, sometimes capped on one-way or local rentals |
| Price | From $75 a day off-season; flat delivery fee covers drop-off and pickup | Base rate plus airport concession fees, facility charges and parking at your lodging |
| Who answers the phone | The people who deliver the cars, by call or text | A call center |
| Reviews | 5.0 on Google from 130+ guests | Varies by location |
When a counter makes more sense
We would rather you pick the right option than the one we sell. Rent at the airport if you need the car for the drive up and back and will barely use it in the mountains, if you need a one-way rental (we do not offer them; see our Denver airport page), or if you need a vehicle type we do not carry, such as a pickup or a 12-passenger van.
When delivery makes more sense
- You are taking a shuttle from Denver and only need a car for part of your stay.
- You are arriving late, leaving early, or your plans change and you need a car tonight.
- You want to be certain you are getting AWD and winter tires, not whatever is left on the lot.
- You are staying in a condo or home and do not want to drive to Silverthorne to pick up a car.
- Your group is 5 to 7 people and needs a 3-row SUV with room for skis.
How it works with us
- Choose your dates and SUV on the booking page.
- Pick free pickup at 1680 Airport Rd, or add delivery to your lodging ($60 in Breckenridge, $120 Frisco, $140 Keystone, Copper, Dillon or Silverthorne).
- Before the rental starts we text you a keypad door code. The car is waiting with the keys inside.
- At the end, park it where we agreed and lock it. Done.
Frequently asked
Is there an Enterprise, Hertz or Avis in Breckenridge?
No. There is no national-brand rental counter in Breckenridge itself. The nearest chain counters are in Silverthorne and Frisco, 20 to 30 minutes away, and the big fleets are at Denver International Airport, about two hours away.
Can I rent a car in Breckenridge without going to a counter?
Yes. We deliver to your hotel, condo or Airbnb anywhere in Summit County, or you pick up free at our Breckenridge lot. Either way you get a keypad door code by text, the keys are inside the car, and there is no counter, no line and no meeting.
Are your cars really all-wheel drive?
Every vehicle we own is AWD and runs winter tires in season: 7-passenger Ford Explorers and a 5-passenger Lincoln MKX. A counter can only promise a vehicle class; we can promise the drivetrain.
Is a local rental more expensive than the airport?
Usually not once you add it up. Airport rentals carry concession fees and facility charges, and you pay for the days the car sits parked while you ski. Our rates start at $75 a day off-season, delivery is a flat fee that covers both drop-off and pickup, and 200 miles a day are included.
What do I need to rent?
A valid driver’s license, age 21 or over (ages 21 to 24 pay $15 a day extra), and a personal auto insurance binder showing collision and comprehensive coverage. A refundable security deposit applies.
See our AWD fleet, delivery areas and prices, or the full FAQ.
Summit Rental Car – Breckenridge
Office: 305 S Ridge St, Unit 7906, Breckenridge, CO 80424 (by appointment)
Free pickup lot: 1680 Airport Rd, Unit C1, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Call or text (970) 445-3092 · Open 24 hours, 7 days
Delivery to Breckenridge, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Silverthorne and Dillon