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Salt Lake City Car Rental & Nearby Locations

Car Rental Salt Lake City

If you’re visiting Salt Lake City for business or leisure, the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) rental car location is conveniently located so you can hit the road after your flight. The airport is close to many of the city’s most famous attractions, like Temple Square and the relatively new City Creek outdoor mall. Rent a car and head out of the downtown area and enjoy seeing the Real Salt Lake soccer team play in Sandy, Utah. 

You can’t visit Utah without spending some time in the magnificent outdoors. Use the Avis Preferred Service to book your rental car and get straight to where you want to go, whether it’s to Park City or Little Cottonwood Canyon. You may want to consider an SUV rental to pack your gear and get through the snowy roads. If you’re taking a group of kids to the Hogle Zoo or the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, a van rental in Salt Lake City is your best bet.

As with any unfamiliar place, Salt Lake City is much easier to navigate with a GPS system in the car. Keep your hands phone free and add GPS navigation to your car rental for a less stressful experience. If you need a monthly car rental try the long-term car rental with Avis Flex. There are a lot of things to do in Salt Lake City. Let Avis help you see do them all.

Things To Do & Salt Lake City Attractions

Whether you’re visiting Salt Lake City for business or pleasure, don’t miss out on these must-see places:

The Capitol Building

This state capitol building has all the regality and prestige of Washington D.C.’s capitol building. In fact, the neoclassical-style building is one of the nation’s oldest historical preservation sites, and is a beautiful place to tour, have a picnic, or check out the art inside. Head there in the spring for photo-worthy cherry blossom trees in bloom.

City Creek Mall

This relatively new mall is now the hub of Salt Lake City’s downtown. It houses high-end stores like Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors, as well as sought-after stores like Apple, West Elm, and Lululemon. Enjoy their tasty food court spots like Bocata or Red Iguana, which feature local restaurants rather than typical chain restaurants.

Business Travel in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City will leave you hoping for a lot of downtime during your business trip. Enjoy the outdoors, stroll the clean and peaceful city, and find your zen at Temple Square. Our travel guide will give you all the information you need to have a great business trip in Salt Lake City.

Places to See and Things to Do in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is an exciting area to be in at any time of year. During the warm months you can enjoy the incredible mountains or a Real Soccer game, and in the winter you get world-class skiing and snowboarding and the Utah Jazz. No matter what your interests, Salt Lake City has something for you.

Long-Term Car Rental in Salt Lake City

Planning a trip through every national park in Utah? You’ll need a long-term car rental to see every breathtaking view.

Salt Lake City Travel FAQs

Rental cars are strongly encouraged for visitors. While Salt Lake City has a public transportation system, a rental car provides far more convenience while ensuring you can reach all of the top destinations and attractions in the area. Additionally, you can avoid hefty rideshare service fees when traveling to destinations not covered by public transportation routes. (Source)

While Salt Lake City had already been a popular tourist destination, it became much more famous after hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics. Visitors come to Salt Lake City from across the nation (and world) to enjoy popular attractions, world-class skiing, phenomenal mountain biking, superb hiking, elite trail running, and even religious architecture. (Source)

Yes, Salt Lake City is a great place to visit if you’re a foodie! Salt Lake City was listed in the top 30 best foodie cities in the United States in 2022. Our unique city has an extensive lineup of fantastic restaurants and diverse cuisines. (Source)

Yes. Our 7-passenger minivans are available at select Avis locations throughout Salt Lake City. These vans are perfect for larger groups and family vacations, with comfortable seating, plenty of in-car features, and easy in-and-out sliding doors. Start your reservation to view our available vehicles, and find an Avis location to retrieve your minivan rental.

That depends on your itinerary. For example, if you’re interested in hitting the slopes, plan your visit during the winter season. If you’d prefer to visit during more moderate temperatures and see various attractions, fall or spring may be your best option. Or, visit during the summer and enjoy a variety of annual festivals. (Source)