To learn more about off-roading in the Telluride area, click here. Some of the most popular trails include Imogene Pass ,Ophir Pass ,Bridal Veil Falls ,Last Dollar Road , Alta Lakes , and Mystic Falls .

We currently have 7 service areas in the state of Colorado where you can rent a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco that is approved for off-road use; Montrose ,Telluride/Mountain Village ,Denver ,Grand Junction,Gunnison, Ouray, and Ridgway.

Currently, we offer 4 off-road approved vehicle makes and models in our fleet – Jeep Wrangler Sport, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Lifted Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and Ford Bronco. We also rent a Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Chevrolet Suburban, and Ford Transit Van to accommodate other transportation needs between Montrose and Telluride/Mountain Village.

We do not provide in-house insurance with our rentals. We require that primary drivers provide proof of valid auto insurance including liability, comprehensive, and collision coverages (full coverage) prior to operating a vehicle.

We offer one-way rentals between our Montrose & Telluride/Mountain Village locations.

Yes. We allow our 4×4 vehicles (Jeeps & Broncos) to be driven on off-road trails recognized in the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). When you rent a 4×4, remember to “tread lightly” and “stay the trail” to respect the wilderness and avoid fines for illegal motorized travel.

No, there are no extra fees for off-roading with a 4×4 from Diff.

Yes – often. In the San Juan Mountains, a true 4×4 vehicle is strongly recommended (and sometimes essential) depending on the pass, trail, season, and weather.

The rental allows unlimited mileage throughout Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, except when the Vehicle is driven on Prohibited Trails, outside the Permitted Driving Area, or off a designated roadway or trail. If the Company discovers by any means that the Vehicle was driven in one of these Restricted Areas, the Unlimited Mileage provision of the Rental Agreement is deemed void and as a penalty, you agree to pay the daily rental rate plus thirty cents per total mile driven during the duration of the rental.

We allow pets. However, we recommend that you do not bring a pet on an off-road trip. Our experience is that many pets do not like traveling in a vehicle over rough off-road terrain and that some pets get ill riding in a vehicle under these conditions. Removing pet hair from the carpets and seats in our vehicles can be challenging and time consuming for our staff. Most customers do not have access to the proper cleaning equipment or do not want to take the time to adequately remove all pet hair, dirt, and debris prior to returning the vehicle. Should you decide to transport a pet inside the Vehicle, a cleaning fee starting at $30 will likely be assessed.

Yes, there is a seasonal difference in pricing across our Colorado locations. This varies by the make and model of vehicle.

No, rentals do not come with GPS or trail navigation, however, we provide maps and other off-road resources on our Colorado Trails page. Additionally, our vehicles have the ability to hook up to your cell phone via USB cable or Bluetooth. We highly recommend downloading maps and routes to follow as service is spotty in the mountains and you will likely be unable to access anything that is not downloaded to your device when on-trail.

No, rentals are not equipped with winches or skid plates. Our Lifted Jeep Wrangler Rubicons are equipped with a 1.5-inch lift kit from Mopar, so they have an aggressive stance and enhanced ground clearance to conquer any terrain with ease.

Our 4×4 vehicles have the Bestop Sunrider soft top installed for the summer, and a hard top and studded snow tires in the winter.

Yes, all of our 4×4’s have all-terrain or mud-terrain off-road tires in summer, ranging from 33”-35” depending on the make and model of vehicle.

No, our rentals do not include any recovery gear, however, you are welcome to bring your own.

No, we do not offer camping gear for rent at this time. We do have 28qt coolers, 55qt coolers, car seats, booster seats, rooftop boxes, and ski racks available as rental add-ons.

Short answer: BLM land—yes (with rules). National parks—almost always no.

The Bureau of Land Management manages millions of acres open to motorized recreation. You can drive on designated OHV trails, use 4×4 routes and mining roads, and explore iconic trail systems. You must stay on designated routes only, follow local trail signage, carry any required OHV permit or registration, and obey seasonal or weather closures.

Under the National Park Service, motorized vehicles are limited to paved roads & a small number of designated park roads. You cannot drive off-road, use 4×4 or OHV trails, or leave designated roadways. Even if you’re in a fully capable 4×4, off-roading is illegal in national parks.

The best time of year for off-roading in Colorado is May to October. July is typically the busiest month of the season. Trail conditions can vary based on weather and snowpack from year to year.

Diff does not provide snow chains, however, we run studded snow tires on all of our vehicles in Colorado from November to April for added traction.

Yes, we offer 1-day 4×4 rentals at our Montrose and Telluride/Mountain Village locations. The rest of our Colorado locations have a 3-day minimum rental requirement.

You can reach our trail guides via call or text anytime at 970.519.8004. Visit our Trails page on our website for more information and resources on trails in the area.

No. Removal of the doors or hard top are not permitted for any reason.