Car Rental - Salt Lake City

 

Reserve car rental in Salt Lake City to experience the buzz of city life against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. A city with a welcoming, small-town feel, Salt Lake City’s prime position in the foothills of the Wasatch Range mountains makes it a dream destination for adventure seekers.

Touchdown at Salt Lake City International Airport and rent a car to kick-start your adventure. Based just 15 minutes away from the city, choose from a range of vehicles to drive your adventure. There are also a number of pick-up locations across the city so you can collect or drop off your vehicle wherever is most convenient.

The national parks of Yellowstone, Teton, Bryce Canyon and Arches are all within easy reach, ranging from three to six hours from Salt Lake City in a rental car.

Escape to the mountains in an SUV or explore Saly Lake City’s busy streets in a compact rental car. Whichever way you choose to explore Utah’s best city, there’s a car for you with Hertz.

Salt Lake City Locations

A Quick Guide to Salt Lake City

Utah Olympic Park

Utah Olympic Park

From aerial ski training to bobsledding and ski jumps, the Utah Olympic park is like a playground for snow-sports lovers. The track here was used in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games, hosting the bobsled, skeleton and luge events. You can take a passenger ride, reaching 70mph and forces of up to 3g.

Redwood Drive-In Theatre

Redwood Drive-In Theatre

The Redwood Drive In Theatre keeps the outdoor movie tradition alive – people have been rolling up here since 1948. Park your rental car from Salt Lake City, snuggle up and grab your popcorn to watch new movies and old classics under the stars.

Visit the Bonneville Salt Flats

The Bonneville Salt Flats are an incredible geological phenomenon and home to world-famous events, such as Bonneville Speed Week which sees entrants pushing their two- and four-wheeled vehicles to extremes. In the 1930s, this was the place to set a land speed record.

The Grand America

If you’re looking for a lavish vacation, you’ll find everything you want and more at the Grand America on Main Street (84111). The grandest hotel in the city, it’s decked out in Italian marble and thick, woolen English carpets, while outside there’s a beautifully landscaped garden.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco

Eccentric and stylish, Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Downtown SLC (84101) has a yoga mat in every room, an enchanting lobby of mirrors and the Bambara restaurant on your doorstep. It’s a vibrant and fun place to stay.

The Peery Hotel

Not far away from the Kimpton in Downtown, the Peery Hotel has a 20th-century feel with a striking decor that is a mix of both vintage and modern pieces. Each of the 73 guest rooms has a stunning view of Downtown Salt Lake City, making it the perfect place to stay to explore this side of town.

Log Haven

For a magical dining experience, the Log Haven has to be Salt Lake City’s best. A cozy restaurant situated in a log cabin, this eatery dotted in a beautiful canyon is truly something special. Try the wild game or bison for a truly sublime dinner.

Bambara Salt Lake City

Downtown’s Bambara serves up a wide range of dishes, from classic burgers to freshly caught seafood and sizzling grilled sandwiches. This popular restaurant is based in a beautiful and historic former bank.

Zest Kitchen and Bar

If you’re looking for something healthy and fresh, Zest Kitchen and Bar is the best place to head in Salt Lake City. On the menu, there’s a tantalizing array of vegan and vegetarian options. Creating healthy, wholesome food is the ethos of the business.

Sugar House Park

Located between I-80, 2100 South, 1300 East, and 1700 East, this 110-acre park is ideal for families looking to get some fresh air and exercise. Basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, sports fields and baseball facilities can all be found in front of the beautiful Wasatch mountains.

Memory Grove Park

Located between I-80, 2100 South, 1300 East, and 1700 East, this 110-acre park is ideal for families looking to get some fresh air and exercise. Basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, sports fields and baseball facilities can all be found in front of the beautiful Wasatch mountains.

Driving In and Around Salt Lake City

  • Street parking is available across the city and in the Downtown area. You can pay using cash, card or the ParkSLC phone app. Free parking is available on Sundays, but be sure to check signs before you leave your Salt Lake City rental car.
  • Parking garages are spread across the city and in Temple Square. You’ll find nearly 170 spaces at West Temple Surface Lot (84103) and over 200 spots at Elks Building Garage (84111) for your Salt Late City car rental.
  • City Creek Center has plentiful underground car parking for those visiting the shopping center. Find spaces at both City Creek East Garage (84111) and West Garage (84101).

The traffic in Salt Lake City picks up twice a day around rush hour. In the morning, this usually starts around 7:30am and lasts until 9:30. In the evening, it can start as early as 2:30pm and last until 6pm. When you rent a car in Salt Lake City try to avoid being on the road between these hours where possible.

Salt Lake City has three main highways which run in and around the city:

  • Interstate 15 (I-15) is the Veterans Memorial Highway in Utah. It runs west of Salt Lake’s Downtown area and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada in the South.
  • Interstate 80 (I-80) runs from Nevada to Wyoming and passes through the Salt Lake Valley.
  • Interstate 84 (I-84) runs northeast outside of Salt Lake City and ends in Portland in the northwest.

How to Get From Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah’s only airport, is based just eight miles away from Downtown Salt Lake City. The drive usually takes around 15 minutes in everyday traffic:

  1. In your rental car, take the I-80 W from Downtown Salt Lake City.
  2. Take exit 115 B from I-80 W.
  3. Turn on to Terminal Drive.
  4. Continue on Terminal Drive until you reach the airport terminal.

 

How to Get From Salt Lake City to Yellowstone National Park

Head north out of Salt Lake City in your rental car for 210 miles to reach one of the USA’s most incredible national parks: Yellowstone. Take the US-20 E for about 160 miles then join the US-191 S to explore the beauty of America’s first national Park.

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