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    1.6 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    EM H.

    Eek! Wow, the 1.5 stars overall rating for this place is SCARY! ...and a bit surprising. Two things I should mention: 1. We arrived at the Denver airport sans any car rental reservation and upon landing, learned that we needed to rent an automobile. Our situation was very last minute and, to our dismay, when we approached all of the better-known rental businesses such as Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, etc., everyone was completely booked. One of the shuttle drivers for the other companies recommended Payless, pointing to the end of the street, telling us that Payless "is better." We had no choice at this point and were relieved when the Payless shuttle driver confirmed that they had available automobiles for us to rent. 2. Shortly upon arrival at Payless, I noticed the 1.5 stars average rating, gasped, but, again, sucked it up because we had no other options. We considered ourselves forewarned of a possible nightmarish experience. To our pleasant surprise, we didn't have much to complain about Payless. Pick-up at Denver Airport: As I mentioned earlier, we approached the shuttle driver, fingers crossed, and asked if Payless had any availability for us. Luckily, they did, so we hopped on and were quickly driven to the office. Rental Office Experience: We arrived to a practically empty building. Initially, I thought that the place was clean and tidy, but as I started to really pay attention to details, I realized that venue needed some major care; the busted baseboards at the entry looked really ghetto and the FILTHY window sills, almost each with a dead moth or two, super grossed me out. The women's restroom could have also used a good cleaning. With no line, we were helped immediately by Shailesh who was very nice and friendly. He even gave me a free bottle of water, so that I could take an aspirin for my headache. Our final total rental invoice amounted to $1,228.79 for June 18 through 25, 2024 for a standard SUV. I thought that this was a decent price for what we got. From arrival, to leaving with our rental took about two hours altogether. The first car didn't have the appropriate USB connector to charge my phone, so Shailesh ordered another car that we could use. As we waited for the second automobile, two were driven up for pick-up (one for us, another for another customer). After comparing the two SUVs that were pulled up for us, the gracious other client agreed to trade rentals with us because his had the USB connector that we needed. Unfortunately, though, the other patron accidentally drove off with both keys, so we were stuck. Shailesh kindly had a third vehicle pulled out for us, a 2024 Kia Sorento, which was new, clean, and functioned perfectly. No issues whatsoever with the automobile. We were very pleased with our rental. Rental Return Experience: We drove up to the return area and shortly thereafter, a Payless shuttle arrived. The driver instructed us to leave the keys in the car, swooped us up, and drove us back to the airport. Easy peasy. THE smoothest, most convenient, and easiest rental car return experience EVER! Really scratching my head over all of the bad reviews because, other than the venue issues, our Payless experience was quite great. I would definitely consider renting from here again if I return to the Denver area.

    Horrible long line and in this photo we've already waited 2 hours! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!
    Matthew W.

    DO NOT COME HERE!!!! You will wait 3+ hours in line, horrible process here! Avoid at all costs, go to Avis and spend a bit more so u don't waste half your day in this line!!!

    Rusty, dirty everywhere inside
    Tara H.

    I wish I could give zero stars. DON'T BOOK THIS PLACE EVER!!! The shuttle took a really long time to come and had no AC. And for one couple, it NEVER came! They had to take an Uber there from the terminal with a 4 month old baby in 100 degrees. The wait was 3 hours. In a dirty, failing apart sweltering room. No water given out, no helpful information and only a few chairs. When we finally got a car, it was dirty and reeked of cigarettes (the smell never dissipated). The only silver lining was that the car return was at Avis next door. The return was quick and painless. The Avis bus was large, had AC and no one had to wait for it. How this place stays in business I can't understand. A shout out to the guys from NYC in line who provided a voice and comedy to all of us suffering along with them.

    Hell Hole!!

    Would have given 0 stars. Completely incompetent group of employees, slowest service i've ever seen, ridiculous policies, truly the most disorganized rental company i've ever interacted with- I would rather walk to frisco from the denver airport than ever interact with this group of clowns ever again. Please for your own sanity, never step foot in the hell hole that is"Payless Rentals"

    2 hour wait time.

    0 STARS! Phone customer service couldn't help us so we had to go back to airport. Only one employee checking in. Wait time 1 hr 50 min. Car drop off in front of parking lot, so unusable.

    Emil C.

    I'm sure your own experience here will vary. However, it's probably safe to say that you're here because you're on a tight budget and they have one of, if not, the cheapest daily rates at Denver Airport. Getting here from the airport was easy. Just look from the ground transportation signs and they'll direct you to the correct island to wait for a shuttle. They have several shuttles running, so the wait for me wasn't long at all. When I was here on a Saturday morning, the line was long and almost out the door. There was only 1 person working the counter. Later, there would eventually be 3 employees working the counter. After about an hour wait, then it was my turn at the counter. Not sure if it was because I had booked my reservation through Southwest Airlines or if the employee was taking shortcuts, but he never asked me the usual standard questions (i.e. purchasing extra insurance, taking care of the gas situation, tolls). He just hand-filled out a single slip of paper with my reservation info and the parking stall of the vehicle. Then he handed me the keys. The vehicle had some damage on the trunk, so I made sure to document that before leaving the lot. The car was scanned by the guy at the gatehouse before he raised the gate arm for me to exit. The car was fine for the duration of my trip. Upon return, they just had me park the car behind all of the other returned cars. I received an email with a summary of the charges. Thankfully, it pretty much matched what was quoted by Southwest Airlines.

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    Reserved Sixt rental at Denver International Airport for a Saturday 1pm pickup…read more It was super easy to catch the shuttle from the terminal to the rental car hub. Only issue with the shuttle is that the AC was not working and it was a heat wave in Denver, hi 90's We were dropped off at the rental car reservation hub. Those with the QR code could get their keys at the outdoor window. The representatives were having issues with car availability, they said it was due to customers not returning their cars on time. There was zero shade at the outdoor window, so that was pretty uncomfortable for the customers waiting in line in the extreme heat. I waited outside in line for almost 30 minutes waiting for a vehicle. Once I received the keys to a vehicle I was told where to walk to to find my vehicle. The car was great, the checkout process was super easy and digital. When I return my car, that process was also super easy. You just pull up and an attendant takes the keys and checks it in. Then you just jump on the shuttle back to the airport. Easy breezy. Overall it was a good rental experience and I would rent from Sixt again. I just won't stand outside in the heat.

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    1.4
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    Insanely long line here with only about half of the kiosks staffed…read more But despite the long wait I feel like the team did a great job on customer service. They gave me a complementary upgrade to a very cool Ford Expedition, and were knowledgeable and friendly throughout the process. I do hope that they can overcome some staffing challenges to keep the line down though.

    This was the worst travel experience I've ever had! I was traveling from New Jersey to Colorado for…read morea short trip. I landed at midnight and waited 45 minutes to get picked up from the bus to the rental car place. Then, I had to wait in line for about another hour. Finally, I got to the counter, and they told me they were out of cars! At 3:45 am, what else could we do? We ended up renting an expensive car. When we received it, we discovered that it had no battery left. We had to sit at a charging station for an hour. The next day, we had two flat tires! We called to exchange the car, but they still had no cars left. We ended up canceling and going with a different company. However, they charged my card twice. When I went to dispute it, they fought it. What a terrible company! The desk people were horrible. One even quit during the duration of my time waiting in line. He was set up to fail anyway. How do you overbook too many cars for people? It's wild! I will never go with this company again and will be sure to tell my family and friends about this awful experience.

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    Great experience with Alamo at Denver International Airport…read more I booked a midsize AWD SUV in advance and used Alamo's Skip the Counter option, which made pickup very easy. After taking the shuttle to the rental facility, an employee checked my confirmation and directed me straight to the vehicle selection area. My phone wouldn't connect properly to the midsize SUV I had selected, so Larry kindly provided a complimentary upgrade to a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox AWD at no additional cost. The vehicle was clean, in excellent condition, had low mileage, and delivered impressive fuel economy throughout my 7-day trip. The AWD came in handy during a sudden mountain rainstorm and while driving the scenic Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. The vehicle performed flawlessly. While summer pricing was higher than off-season rates, my research showed AWD SUVs are in high demand in Colorado during peak travel season, so the pricing seemed consistent with market demand. Returning the vehicle was quick and straightforward, with clear signage and a friendly attendant. Overall, another smooth rental experience with Alamo. I've rented from them in several states and have consistently received great service and reliable vehicles. Highly recommended.

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    2.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This was a cluster…read more Waited a while for their busses (not their fault, just busy) to get out to the actual place to rent the car. When I arrived, I can only describe it in what felt like some kind of lifeboat situation. The little shack with rental counters couldn't be seen because there was a mob of stressed people wondering where to go and what to do. A MASSIVE line. Fortunately, I have a deal with them to just grab my car and skip the counter.. I think? I hope? I don't really know. I was supposed to look for a video board with my name on it, but it basically just said HDMI and was a glitching black screen. I walked around to see where my car was, and it was no where to be found. There were probably 50 people waiting for their car, and maybe 7 in reserve? So I went to one that sort of looked like what I rented, if I squint, and just took it. Went to check out, told the dude I sure hope I'm doing this right, and apparently it was all good! Ditto to drop off, the guy telling us where to park was like "sorry y'all this is a shitshow today!" We dropped it and that was the end of it. Again, hope it works out, I think it did? But yeah. Part of it is because Denver Airport is always busy and you need a car for the city or mountains. But I think Hertz should step it up a bit here. I'll rent from them again because I have the tier that makes it more convenient, but wouldn't consider it otherwise.

    Hertz experience was the real disaster more than the airport in remodeling chaos. Every other…read morerental company had buses circling every 15-20 minutes, but we were left waiting for almost an hour. When the bus finally did show up, it was so overcrowded that people were literally at each other's throats. It was basically a free-for-all just to get on. Then, to top it off, I get to the lot as a President's Circle member, expecting the perks that are supposed to come with that. It was noon, the reserved lot was 80% empty, and the "premium" selection was a joke. Just a bunch of random Jeeps and huge RAM pickups ready to haul horses and a handful of base-model Nissan Kicks and Kias. It's just pathetic. You're paying for a top-tier service as seems Economy, Budget and Thrifty are better, but you're getting a bottom-of-the-barrel experience. They aren't even trying anymore.

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    2.0 mi

    Abdou is professional. Had nice experience with him…read more He explained in detail the benefits.

    I booked my rental through Priceline and paid $337.98 upfront for a reservation that clearly stated…read moreunlimited miles and all taxes and fees included. When I arrived at Ace Car Rental, they told me my voucher was only worth $301.72, even though that's not what I paid. I did choose to add the prepaid fuel option and the fast-track service, so I expected those charges. However, the representative also tried to sell me insurance. I explained that I already have my own auto insurance and that my credit card provides rental car coverage. He then told me it was a state requirement to purchase their insurance. Since he made it sound mandatory, I reluctantly agreed. After researching it afterward, I found out that it is not a state requirement. I feel I was misled into buying coverage I didn't need. On top of that, I reserved a full-size sedan but was given a crossover instead. To make matters worse, I was charged additional airport fees, taxes, and other charges despite my Priceline reservation stating that all taxes and fees were included. Priceline says they sent Ace the full amount I paid, while Ace claims they didn't receive it. I don't know who's telling the truth, but I shouldn't have to pay the price for that disagreement. I chose Priceline because I expected they partnered with reputable rental companies. After this experience and reading so many similar reviews, it seems these kinds of issues happen far too often. I've rented from many different car rental companies over the years, and I've never had an experience like this. Between the misleading insurance claim, the unexpected extra charges, and not receiving the vehicle I reserved, this was by far the worst rental experience I've had. Be warned--you may end up paying much more than the advertised price. I've contacted both Priceline and Ace multiple times trying to get this resolved, and all I've gotten is the runaround. Each company points the finger at the other instead of taking responsibility or providing a clear explanation. As the customer, it's incredibly frustrating to be stuck in the middle with no resolution.

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