Downtown Salt Lake City is walkable and connected by TRAX light rail, so a rental car isn’t necessary for a downtown-focused trip.
Salt Lake City Is Also a Rental Car Hub for the Mountains
A large share of visitors rent a car here specifically to reach the Wasatch Range’s ski resorts and hiking canyons, most less than an hour from the airport.
Winter Mountain Driving Has Its Own Rules
Utah’s canyon roads often require snow tires or chains during storms, and resort traffic can back up significantly on powder days, so building in extra time matters during ski season.
Compare rental rates above if the ski resorts or canyon hiking are part of your plans, which they are for most visitors flying into Salt Lake City.