Originally Posted by
hkrishn1
Do you think I will need a 4-wheel drive in driving through those mountains? In Denver, there is a rule on the highway that you need to have 4-wheel drive/snow-tires when snowing, but not otherwise.
My feeling is I can get away without a 4-wheel drive and if the weather is too bad, I can think about other options.
Definitely rent a car!
You're from Denver, so you likely know how to drive on snow. It would be nice to have, certainly, but not a must. Just drive a little slower if there is still ice on the roads. Hopefully it is melted, but you never know. A huge storm is possible in April. Like you said, if weather is bad, you can always ask to upgrade to an SUV when you arrive at the car rental shop.
Little tip of advice - look at prices of car rentals at both the Airport, and nearby OFF airport rental companies. Often it is MUCH cheaper off-airport. Just dont tell them you are coming from the airport or they wont rent to you.