Denver to San Francisco
One-Way rentals

One-Way Car Rental Denver to San Francisco

Travel easily from one destination to another with a one-way rental in Denver. Our service gives you more flexibility and allows you to pick up a vehicle in one city and return it in another, with routes including Denver to San Francisco. SIXT gives you affordable rates for one-way rentals whether you are relocating, traveling for business, taking a road trip, or simply need a car for a portion of your journey. On select routes like Denver to San Francisco, the one-way fee is waived. Although be aware that on other routes you will be charged a one-time one-way fee that you will see while booking online. Choose from our selection of premium vehicles and extras like GPS and protection packages for a comfortable drive from Denver to San Francisco. 

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Drive from Denver to San Francisco with a One-Way Car Rental

Your drive from Colorado to California will take you through many states in the American West. You can take an easy route through southern Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and all the way to the coast and San Francisco. Because much of this route involves going through mountainous areas, if you are driving between October and April you should consider renting a vehicle like an SUV or another with four-wheel-drive. You should also consider adding winter equipment to your rental, if available, as well as roadside protection. We also have a variety of vehicles including economy cars, convertibles, sports cars, and luxury sedans. Be advised that not all vehicles are available for one-way rentals.   

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Driving Directions from Denver to San Francisco

The route between the two cities is simple. After picking up your one-way car rental at Denver Airport, take I-25 N through Fort Collins to Laramie, Wyoming where you will merge onto I-80 W. You stay on this interstate all the way to its end point in San Francisco. Along the way you will pass through Salt Lake City, Utah and the Great Salt Lake just to the north and see the vastness of Nevada. You will also drive through the beautiful Tahoe National Forest as you enter California before passing through the state’s capital in Sacramento and the farmland on the way to San Francisco. There should be gas stations and food options along the way but be sure to top up your gas tank before traveling through more remote stretches in western Utah and Nevada.

Driving Directions from Denver to San Francisco
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Sights to see on the way

Sights to see on the way

  • Enjoy some nature in Rocky Mountain National Park. 
  • Get a taste of frontier life in Laramie, Wyoming. 
  • Stop at the Utah Olympic Park outside Salt Lake City. 
  • See the largest salt-water lake in the Western Hemisphere, the Great Salt Lake. 
  • Stop in Winnemucca, Nevada for some Basque cuisine if you need a break from fast food. 
  • Check out the “Biggest Little City in the World”, aka, Reno, Nevada. 
  • Detour to Lake Tahoe, just south of Truckee, California. 
  • See the California state capitol building in Sacramento. 
  • Enjoy the views crossing the bridge into San Francisco. 

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* SIXT one-way car rentals is subject to availability at participating SIXT locations in the US. This offer is subject to change without notice and all rentals are subject to SIXT standard terms and conditions. For the complete allowances with your rental car, please reference the rental services information.