Car Rental for the Sundance Film Festival
Every January, the Sundance Film Festival turns Park City into the center of the film world — and almost everyone attending flies into Salt Lake City first. Driver Valley rents the car for that drive: pick up five minutes from SLC airport at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, from $42/day, with AWD SUVs built for a January run up Parley's Canyon, no credit check, and one flat $50 refundable deposit.
Why festivalgoers rent in Salt Lake City, not Park City
- There is no rental counter in Park City. The airport is the arrival point and the lot is five minutes from it — land, shuttle, drive. Our Park City rental guide covers the stay itself.
- January in Parley's Canyon is real winter. I-80 climbs to a 7,000-foot summit between SLC and Park City, and storms during festival week are normal. Utah's traction law can require AWD with rated tires — most of our 39-car fleet is AWD SUVs. Our AWD ski rental guide has the full winter setup.
- Park City parking is scarce and pricey during the festival. A car still beats rideshares for crews, gear, and late screenings across venues — and for day trips back down to Salt Lake City screenings and events.
The weekly rate fits the festival
Sundance runs about ten days, which is an awkward length at daily rates. Book the weekly rate — $350/week — and add the extra days at the daily rate, or stack two weeks if you're in for the whole run plus setup days. One booking, one flat $50 refundable deposit for the whole term, 150 miles per day included. Crews staying longer roll into the monthly rate at $1,400.
Book early. Festival week is the single busiest rental week of the Utah winter. The airport counters sell out and surge; our fleet of 39 cars goes too. If your flights are booked, your car should be.
What you need at pickup
- A valid driver's license — any US state or your home country.
- Your booking payment — debit card, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal, or credit card. No credit card required and no credit check, ever.
- Insurance sorted: your own policy or card coverage with proof, or coverage purchased on the website when you book. Insurance follows the driver here.
- To be 18 or older — we rent from 18 with no young-driver fee.
- Winter extras if you want them: snow chains at $50 per trip for two-wheel-drive cars; ski racks available for the days you're not screening films.
Coming in for the festival? Book the weekly rate before the fleet sells out — AWD SUVs from $42/day, no credit check, free airport shuttle pickup.
Book at drivervalley.comQuestions? Text us at (801) 450-9765 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Where do I pick up a Sundance rental car?
At Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City — about five minutes from SLC airport, with a free shuttle from column 10A outside the terminal. There is no rental pickup in Park City itself; almost every festival attendee flies into SLC and drives up.
How far is Park City from Salt Lake City airport?
About 35–40 minutes via I-80 through Parley's Canyon in normal conditions. In a January storm, budget longer — and take an AWD car, which most of the Driver Valley fleet is.
Do I need AWD for Sundance?
In festival weather, effectively yes. Utah's traction law can require AWD/4WD with rated tires — or chains on a two-wheel-drive car — on canyon roads when conditions call for it. Most of our fleet is AWD SUVs, and snow chains are available as a $50-per-trip extra if you book a two-wheel-drive car.
What does a rental cost for the full festival?
The festival runs about ten days, which makes the weekly rate the right tool: $350/week, with extra days at the daily rate from $42/day. Book early — festival week is the busiest rental week of the Utah winter, and the fleet does sell out.
Can I rent for Sundance without a credit card?
Yes. Driver Valley runs no credit check and accepts debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal, or a credit card. The deposit is one flat $50 refundable deposit, waived if you add CDW, and renters 18+ pay no young-driver fee.
See the fleet and book direct at drivervalley.com — Sundance rentals from $42/day with no credit check. Skiing while you're in town? Start with our Park City ski trip rental guide.