Cheap Car Rental in Salt Lake City

Car Rental in Salt Lake City: make the most of local outdoor adventures

Nestled between the Great Salt Lake, the Oquirrh Mountains, and the Wasatch Mountain Range, Salt Lake City has a lot of beauty and outdoor adventures to offer its visitors. The city also has a lot of cultural sights to offer history buffs, as it is an early frontier city founded by the Church of the Latter Day Saints or Mormons in 1847. Salt Lake City is also quite drivable, so make the most of your visit by booking your rental car today!

Salt Lake City witnesses four distinct seasons, with arid, hot summers, cold, snowy winters, and rainy, warm springs. Fall is truly the most comfortable and beautiful season to visit the city, though you’re likely to enjoy some beautiful sunny days regardless of the season in which you arrive.

The de facto national language of the United States is English, which is also the native language of the vast majority of Salt Lake City’s residents. However, 16% of the local inhabitants’ mother tongue is Spanish. Navajo, Shoshone, and Colorado River Numic are the indigenous languages still spoken throughout the state of Utah.

The currency throughout the United States is the dollar. Currency exchange is available at airports and popular tourist destinations, and credit cards are accepted at the vast majority of businesses.

Salt Lake City is in the Mountain Time Zone, UTC-7.

Automobile hire is available in 10 locations throughout Salt Lake City, including the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), downtown, Midvale, and Salt Lake City North.

There are an overwhelming number of great destinations just a day-trip away from Salt Lake City. The Spiral Jetty on the Great Salt Lake, Crystal Hot Springs, and Ogden, Utah, are just a few!

Visa Regulations

38 nationalities can enter the United States as tourists without applying for a visa, though if you are among these nationalities, you are still required to fill out the ESTA in advance. Visit esta.us for more information. Visitors to the United States will be fingerprinted and biometrically photographed upon entry. If your nationality is not included in the visa-waiver program, you will be required to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa in advance of your arrival.

Driving in Salt Lake City

Built on a highly efficient grid, Salt Lake City is truly a great city to explore by rental car. Take advantage of your mobility to explore the gorgeous sights of the greater region as well!

Right-Hand Driving

• Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road throughout the United States.

Speed Limits

• In the city: 25 mph (40 km/h)
• On rural highways: 65 to 70 mph (105 to 113 km/h)
• On interstate highways: 75 to 80 mph (120 to 129 km/h)
• Though Salt Lake City’s grid infrastructure is highly effective, you still might run into some traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours, between 7:30 and 9 am and 4:30 and 6 pm.

Other Regulations

1. Parking is typically available but regulated by time and fee throughout Salt Lake City. In the downtown area, street parking is metered with a fee of $2 between 8 am and 8 pm; though it is free on Saturdays, you’ll still be limited to parking for 2 hours at a time. Sunday street parking is completely unrestricted. Garage parking is also available around the city starting as low as $1 an hour.
2. An international driver’s permit can be helpful for renting a car in Utah, though it is not required, and you will need a valid domestic driver’s license regardless!
3. With the exception of the very short Adams Avenue Parkway near Washington Terrace, there are no toll roads in Utah.
4. The minimum driving age in Utah is 18 years, though most rental companies will require that you are at least 21 years old to rent a car, and you are likely to face young-driver surcharges until the age of 25.

Cheap Car Rental in Salt Lake City

Automobile hire in Salt Lake City typically starts at around $44 a day. Here are some of the best deals in Salt Lake City:

• Hyundai Accent or similar (economy class) – $24/day
• Nissan Versa or similar (compact class) – $25/day
• Hyundai Elantra or similar (intermediate class) – $26/day
• Chevrolet Cruze or similar (standard class) – $33/day
• Kia Optima or similar (fullsize class) – $34/day

Note that prices vary depending on the availability of each specific car and the season in which you rent. For the most accurate offers, use the search bar above.

Tips for Renting a Car Inexpensively in Salt Lake City

There is no seasonal variation in price for rental cars in Salt Lake City. To make the most of your money, book your rental car from one of the many agencies at the Salt Lake International Airport. Thrifty, Dollar, and Alamo offer routinely low prices, and if you can plan 12 months in advance, you can often save an additional $10 a day!

You can typically save up to $20 a day by extending your rental period to over a week!