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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Salt Lake City?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Salt Lake City and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

R959

February

R1 090

March

R1 053

April

R808

May

R902

June

R1 072

July

R1 184

August

R1 090

September

R978

October

R865

November

R733

December

R1 147

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Salt Lake City is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Salt Lake City

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Salt Lake City to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R824 - R1 315

All Car Types

R919 - R2 337

To hire a small car in Salt Lake City, the United States, you would pay an average price of R609/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Salt Lake City, the United States (~R824/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 315/day). In fact, April is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Salt Lake City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Salt Lake City, renting a small car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Salt Lake City, the United States, you would pay an average price of R893/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Salt Lake City, the United States (~R919/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 452/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Salt Lake City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Salt Lake City, renting a medium car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Salt Lake City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Salt Lake City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Salt Lake City. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Salt Lake City, including Avis, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Salt Lake City, including Avis, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Avis

6,4
Okay
137 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,4

Hertz

6,1
Okay
111 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6
Very Good
76 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
56 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,4

Budget

5,3
Fair
93 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,4

Dollar

5,3
Fair
62 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,6

Ace

8,5
Very Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

8,8

Airport Van

7,3
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

7,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salt Lake City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Salt Lake City?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sixt (10,0 rating), Silvercar (10,0 rating) and National (9,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Salt Lake City.

  • What are petrol prices like in Salt Lake City?

    The average price of petrol in Salt Lake City is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Salt Lake City for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Salt Lake City from about R25 238 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Salt Lake City for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 32% to make it a great deal in Salt Lake City. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Salt Lake City?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Salt Lake City check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What car do most people hire in Salt Lake City?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Salt Lake City is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban) based on our Cheapflights data.

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