Denver, the capital city in the state of Colorado has the highest population of all the cities in Colorado and is the 16th biggest United States metropolitan area in terms of population. At 600,000 people, Denver itself is the 24th most populous city. Denver is called the Mile-High City because of its elevation which is exactly one mile or 1609 meters above sea level.
Denver was founded in the mid 1800’s and is a gold rush city. A lot of historical architecture and places of interest ensure that Denver is a very popular tourist destination. Another, more historical, nickname for Denver is the Queen of the Plains. This nickname was earned because of Denver’s importance in the agriculture industry in the area. Although other sectors such as telecommunications, mining and energy have surpassed agriculture in terms of economic size, agriculture is still an important industry in Denver. These economic sectors as well as the recent expansion of the Colorado Convention Centre in 2005 make Denver one of the most visited cities in the United States for business reasons.
Public transport is excellent in Denver with road, rail and air all providing complete facilities to the visitor. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operated approximately 1000 buses and six light rail lines. If you like to be in more control about how you travel however, there are many rental agencies available from which to rent a vehicle.
You can compare prices online and book car rentals in Denver with top car rental companies such as Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, Avis and Dollar here. You are also able to choose the model and make of your car rental including sedans, coupes, hybrids, convertibles, suv's, trucks, station wagons and mini vans.
