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Car Rentals in Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City skyline with the Wasatch Range behind it

Car Rentals in Salt Lake City

Live rental rates from major suppliers.

Downtown Salt Lake City is walkable and connected by TRAX light rail, so a rental car isn’t necessary for a downtown-focused trip.

Salt Lake City Is Also a Rental Car Hub for the Mountains

A large share of visitors rent a car here specifically to reach the Wasatch Range’s ski resorts and hiking canyons, most less than an hour from the airport.

Winter Mountain Driving Has Its Own Rules

Utah’s canyon roads often require snow tires or chains during storms, and resort traffic can back up significantly on powder days, so building in extra time matters during ski season.

Compare rental rates above if the ski resorts or canyon hiking are part of your plans, which they are for most visitors flying into Salt Lake City.

Things to do

Top attractions and tours in Salt Lake City

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Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City: Entry Ticket

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Travel guides

Salt Lake City travel guides

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Salt Lake City: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Salt Lake City or rely on TRAX, FrontRunner, the ski buses and the Park City shuttles: how the grid works, how UTA fares and the Free Fare Zone work, what driving here is really like (I-15, canyon traction rules, avalanche closures), when a car is worth it for the parks, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Salt Lake City: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Salt Lake City: ski season and national park season, valley inversions, General Conference and Pioneer Day, the cheapest and busiest windows, and how to get downtown from SLC.

Things to Do in Salt Lake City: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Salt Lake City: Temple Square and downtown, the State Capitol and City Creek Canyon, the Natural History Museum and Red Butte Garden, Sugar House and 9th and 9th, skiing the Cottonwood Canyons, the Jazz and the Mammoth, fry sauce and craft beer, day trips to Antelope Island, Park City and the national parks, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Salt Lake City car rentals, answered

When's the best time to visit Salt Lake City?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Salt Lake City: ski season and national park season, valley inversions, General Conference and Pioneer Day, the cheapest and busiest windows, and how to get downtown from SLC.

Do I need a rental car in Salt Lake City?

Whether to rent a car in Salt Lake City or rely on TRAX, FrontRunner, the ski buses and the Park City shuttles: how the grid works, how UTA fares and the Free Fare Zone work, what driving here is really like (I-15, canyon traction rules, avalanche closures), when a car is worth it for the parks, and a decision table by trip type.

Can I also compare flights to Salt Lake City and hotels in Salt Lake City?

Yes. Our flights and hotels pages for Salt Lake City each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.