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SIXT Car Rental in Vail
Hit the ski slopes or explore the shops from the comfort of your SIXT car rental in Vail and choose from a selection of premium vehicles from well-known brands. Whether you’re visiting during the winter or summer, our knowledgeable branch agents will help you find the right car for your Vail adventure.
With flexible booking options and customizable add-ons, including ski racks and GPS navigation, a SIXT rental car in Vail is the best way to make the most of your time at Vail Mountain Resort or hiking Booth Falls Trail.
Driving Tips for Vail
The driving conditions vary between the winter and summer months, but these tips will give you peace of mind during your Vail trip.
- Free Parking: Vail’s primary parking structures, Vail Village and Lionshead, offer free parking from early in the morning, until before midnight.
- Altitude: Many of the roads near Vail are at an altitude of over 9000 feet. Remember to stay hydrated and rest if you’re feeling the effects of Vail’s high altitude.
- Winter driving: During the winter months, mountain roads become more dangerous and may even close due to snowfall. Check the road conditions before starting your journey, and reduce your speed in snowy or icy areas. Also avoid abrupt accelerating, braking, or turning.
- Speed limits: Speed limits in Vail always depend on road conditions. Even if the posted speed limit is 50 mph, you must reduce your speed during inclement weather. Expect speed limits of 25 mph in residential and commercial neighborhoods.
Before starting your trip, read our tips for driving in Colorado and Vail.
Best places to visit in and around Vail
Get the most out of your SIXT car rental in Vail and explore these destinations:
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Take a drive in your rental car to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and learn about alpine plants and habitats. You can also enjoy free concerts at the amphitheater during the summer.
- Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame: Located in Vail Village, this museum offers educational exhibits and a chronological display of the progress of snow sports. Admission is free, and you can park at the Vail Village parking structure.
- Gore Valley Trail: Located a 6-minute drive from Vail Village, this paved trail is suitable for hikers of all levels and follows the Gore River. Rent a car in Vail; you can find a parking spaces across the road from the trailhead.
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Good to know when renting in Vail, CO
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
