Aspen Airport, which is also referred to as Sardy Field is owned by Pitkin County and is situated six kilometers northwest of downtown Aspen, Colorado. The airport has an average of 98 aircraft operations daily. If you are visiting Aspen for business or for pleasure, you can choose to lease a car at the airport so that you will have a reliable means of transportation to any location you want. The car hire firms at Aspen Airport offer various car rental packages. You just have to choose one that meets your needs and preferences.

Things to do

The city of Aspen is one of the favorite year round resort areas in Colorado. There are many attractions such as culinary delights, outdoor recreation opportunities and arts. This city also has an abundance of cultural activities, pleasant climate, an interesting history and beautiful natural scenery. You can engage in the following activities when touring the city in your car rental.

Hiking – Most of the area around this city is public land that lies within the White River National Forest. Some of the areas where you can hike include the Castle Creek, the Maroon Creek and the Hunter Creek Valleys. These valleys are easily accessible from the city.
Skiing – Aspen is famous for downhill skiing. One of the 4 ski areas in the valley is Aspen Mountain, which rises from the town in an imposing manner. The Buttermilk Mountains, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass lie within twelve miles of the city and offer world class snowboarding and skiing opportunities.
Dining – Aspen has more than a hundred restaurants meaning that you cannot lack a place to enjoy fine food in this city. Other places to eat include delis, coffee shops and lounges.
Visit the Smuggler Mine – This is one of the famous and most productive silver mines in Aspen. A guided tour will take you to the mine and show you how difficult it was to mine silver in the late 19th century.
Shopping – The perfect place for a leisurely shopping excursion is the pedestrian malls in Aspen. Here, you can find fine clothing, gear and art. You can also shop at Aspen’s Saturday market, which showcases produce that is locally grown. Aspen’s Saturday market is also a great place to socialize.

Since Aspen is a mountainous town at nearly eight thousand feet, it can be hard to predict the weather at times. In order to remain comfortable when touring this city, it is wise to wear breathable fabrics. It is also wise to carry items like sunglasses, sunscreen and long soled shoes. With a car rental, you can see most of what this city offers.