Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) car rental prices

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Picking up at SLC

Rental center
Rental counters are in the Gateway Center, a separate building across from the main terminal, reached via one of two elevated pedestrian bridges from the level 2 domestic baggage claim area. No shuttle needed, just a 5-10 minute walk.
Driving & tolls
Utah has no toll roads, but winter Traction Law rules apply on the canyon routes to the ski resorts, including I-80 through Parleys Canyon and SR-190/SR-210 into Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, requiring snow tires or chains when the beacons flash. Rentals without proper tires can be turned back at the canyon mouth during a storm.
Terminals
Terminal, Concourse A, Concourse B

Good to know before you book at SLC

Suppliers on site
SLC's on-airport Gateway Center facility hosts Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.
Fees that inflate the rate
SLC applies a customer facility charge of $5 per rental day up to a 12-day cap, and brands generally add a concession recovery fee of roughly 10% tied to their airport agreement.
When prices peak
Demand and rates run highest from mid-December through mid-March during ski season, especially around holidays, while November tends to be the cheapest month to book.
Money-saving tip
Picking up from a suburb like Murray or Sandy avoids the Gateway Center's facility charge and concession fee, which matters most during the winter ski rush.

Driving from Salt Lake City (SLC)

Expect daytime highs around 36°C in July and around 3°C in January. Check the A/C blows cold before you leave the lot in summer.

Park City
38 miles, about 53 min by car
Zion National Park
309 miles, about 5h 27m by car

Car rental at Salt Lake City (SLC): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Salt Lake City (SLC)?

Rental counters are in the Gateway Center, a separate building across from the main terminal, reached via one of two elevated pedestrian bridges from the level 2 domestic baggage claim area. No shuttle needed, just a 5-10 minute walk.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at SLC?

Prices at SLC move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Salt Lake City?

Utah has no toll roads, but winter Traction Law rules apply on the canyon routes to the ski resorts, including I-80 through Parleys Canyon and SR-190/SR-210 into Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, requiring snow tires or chains when the beacons flash. Rentals without proper tires can be turned back at the canyon mouth during a storm.

Which car type should I rent at SLC?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Park City or Alta and Snowbird (Cottonwood Canyons), size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.

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