Rental Car Type for Colorado, New Mexico Trip

[jams]

Hi,

In July I am heading to Albuquerque driving to Santa Fe, then Durango Co, then Mesa Verde, Co and finally back to Albuquerque.

I need to rent a car and the practical side of me says go with the basic cheap mid-sized 4 door and then the adventurous side says go with a more expensive 4wd.

Not really knowing the area I don't really know if I need a 4wd.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[dallas_]

If you stay on the highways you will not need a 4wd.

There is a lot of off roading and some outstanding jeep roads around Durango, but you can rent jeeps for that when you get there.

John

[JoeT]

you're coming in July. . . there's a slight chance of snow way up in the mountains, but not enough that I'd rent a 4wd.

I'd spend the extra couple bucks a day for a 'vert. 300 days of sunshine here

[jams]

Thats good info. Now that I know there are jeep tours, etc.. I will just go with the basic rental car. Although topless is always nice.

Thanks for the info!

[Rick Parker]

Ford Edge or Chevy Equinox, either is a nice step away from a econo box and generally have a lot of nice comfort features. Otherwise maybe you could find a Black & Gold Shelby Mustang??

[BBQCYCLEWERKES]

Let me know when you're coming thru Albuquerque. I live there. We can go out for dinner or something. I'll show you our muscle car collection also if you like. Get to see some orig cammers, 427 Side oilers, mopar and 429 hemi's, etc. Let me know. The other Bob Q

[twobjshelbys]

While in Durango make sure you ride the narrow gauge train to Silverton. It's gorgeous ride. You should make reservations in advance though. It is a whole day to do it.

[glenview289]

It would be great to tour Durango in a Shelby. They are rare and have not been made since 2006, but we have one in our collection.......

Bill

[SP01715]

If you plan on doing some trails get a Jeep. I rent a Wrangler everytime we go to Hawaii, and it's great being able to go on some of the trails. MPG in a Jeep won't be that good though.