Car Rental

One-way car rental from Denver to Las Vegas

Denver to Las Vegas by car

Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Denver to Las Vegas route.

  • 762 mi Driving distance
  • 11h 50m Estimated drive time
  • $79–$159 Estimated fuel cost
    Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
  • No tolls indicated Road charges
    This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.

Fuel data: OpenVan.camp 22 August 2026

Driving route from Denver to Las Vegas

Car rental prices from Denver to Las Vegas

See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.

  • Example small rental car — Chevrolet Spark or similar Small Chevrolet Spark or similar From $83 per day $250 for 3 days
  • Example medium rental car — Kia Soul or similar Medium Kia Soul or similar From $83 per day $250 for 3 days
  • Example large rental car — Toyota Camry or similar Large Toyota Camry or similar From $88 per day $265 for 3 days
  • Example suv rental car — Hyundai Kona or similar SUV Hyundai Kona or similar From $105 per day $314 for 3 days
  • Example luxury rental car — Nissan Maxima or similar Luxury Nissan Maxima or similar From $165 per day $494 for 3 days

Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.

How to save on a one-way car rental from Denver to Las Vegas

One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.

  • Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
  • Compare more than one car category. In the three-day sample search, Small and Medium shared the lowest observed total at $250. Large was only slightly higher at $265, while SUV was $314, so neighbouring sizes stayed close before a larger step up.
  • Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Denver to Las Vegas can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact return location.
  • Compare practical pickup and return locations. Stored offers for this route included DEN airport-area desks and Denver city branches, with Las Vegas return options. Compare the combinations that fit your trip. One-way totals can differ by exact rental location.
  • Check mileage before choosing the lowest price. For a 762 mi Denver to Las Vegas drive, a lower headline total is less attractive if the offer has restrictive mileage. Confirm the mileage terms on the exact car you book.

Tips for a one-way car rental from Denver to Las Vegas

For this 762 mi Denver to Las Vegas rental (about 11h 50m), check mountain requirements and the Harry Reid return before you leave.

  • If collecting at DEN, check the rental shuttle process

    DEN rental shuttles use Jeppesen Terminal, including Level 5, Island 4. Follow current rental signs. The cars are not at the passenger doors. Confirm the island letter on your voucher, because companies do not all use the same stop.

  • Check the Colorado mountain requirements before the trip

    Colorado Passenger Vehicle Traction Law can apply between Morrison and Dotsero. Booking AWD alone does not guarantee the required equipment. Confirm tyres or chains against the current rule for your travel dates before you leave Denver.

  • Check current conditions before leaving Denver

    Check COtrip and UDOT Traffic before you leave Denver. The published 11h 50m time is a long driving day, not a guaranteed arrival. Allow breaks, and do not treat the map clock as a desk appointment.

  • Check the local time before a Las Vegas return

    Denver is on Mountain Time. Las Vegas is on Pacific Time, one hour behind. Confirm the local time before a timed Las Vegas return so you do not miss the desk. Do not copy a Denver clock from your phone without checking the zone.

  • If returning at Harry Reid Airport, know about the separate Rent-A-Car Center

    Harry Reid returns use the Rent-A-Car Center at 7135 Gilespie Street. Follow rental return signs. The center is separate from the passenger terminal. After you drop the car, allow time for the shuttle back to the gates.

  • Confirm the exact Las Vegas return branch and hours

    A Hertz city desk is not the airport center. Confirm the street, hours and after-hours process on the voucher before you leave Denver. After-hours drop-off is not available at every desk.

  • Confirm the interstate one-way booking conditions

    Colorado to Nevada one-way permission is a booking condition. Confirm the car may leave Colorado and be returned in Las Vegas on the exact voucher. Crossing state lines without that permission is not a local desk decision.

Denver to Las Vegas car rental FAQs

Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Denver to Las Vegas.

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Small and Medium cars both start at $83 per day for Denver to Las Vegas, so cabin size barely moves the daily rate before this long interstate drive. SUV starts at $105 per day if you need more space or clearance. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
It depends on the offer. A drop charge may already be inside the total or listed separately. Search Denver and Las Vegas as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before booking. On a drive of this length, that line can move the total.
Denver and Las Vegas are about 762 mi (1227 km) apart by road, or around 11 hours 50 minutes via I-70 west and I-15 south. It is a long interstate one-way, so mileage terms, fuel and a full driving day sit beside the daily rental rate.
Yes, but only as one very long driving day. The main route takes around 11 hours 50 minutes before stops or traffic, so leave early and expect a full day behind the wheel. Confirm unlimited mileage before you go. Mileage caps hurt on a hop of this length.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Denver to Las Vegas drive via I-70 and I-15. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.
Plan on roughly $79–$159 for fuel on this long Denver to Las Vegas run. Fuel is a major trip-cost piece here, and the final amount still depends on the car and where you refill.