Economy Car Rental in Salt Lake City — From $42/Day
Economy is where Driver Valley started: small cars, small prices, no games. Our economy cars rent from $42/day — the floor price for the whole 39-car fleet — with no credit check, payment by debit card, Cash App, Venmo or Chime, and one flat $50 refundable deposit. Stretch the rental and it gets cheaper still: $350/week works out to $50/day, and $1,400/month to under $47/day. Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, five minutes from SLC airport with a free shuttle.
The economy fleet
- Mitsubishi Mirage — the smallest car we rent and one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road, period. If the goal is the lowest total trip cost, this is it.
- Nissan Kicks — a subcompact crossover with a taller seat and hatchback cargo space, at economy money.
- Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla — economy-priced sedans with a real trunk; see the full sedan rental lineup.
Every economy rental includes 150 miles per day. Small cars sip fuel on the I-15 corridor and slip into downtown parking that SUVs can't — for a budget Utah trip, the savings stack up fast.
Why economy renters book Driver Valley
- The rate is the rate. The airport counters advertise a low daily price, then stack facility fees, surcharges and a young-driver fee on top. Our from-$42/day pricing is the starting point for the real quote you see when you book — no credit-card-only games.
- No credit card, no credit check. Economy renters are exactly who the chains turn away. We never pull credit, and debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime and PayPal all work. Our cheap no-credit-card guide walks through how it works.
- Rent at 18+. No young-driver fee at any age — the chains charge under-25 renters roughly $19–$27 extra per day, which on an economy rental can nearly double the bill.
- Weekly and monthly math. At $350/week or $1,400/month, a long economy rental undercuts every daily-rate competitor in the valley. Rentals over 30 days also skip Utah's 9.5% motor vehicle rental tax.
Economy rentals across the valley
All pickups are at our Park N' Jet lot by SLC airport — one lot is how we keep the floor at $42/day. Renters from Sandy, Draper, Bountiful, Layton and West Valley City are 15–30 minutes away. From Ogden, delivery is available for a flat $120 round trip (Salt Lake valley and Ogden area); Provo and Park City renters pick up at the lot and still come out ahead of the local counters. Flying in? The free Park N' Jet shuttle runs from the terminal to the lot.
Want the cheapest rental in the valley? Book an economy car direct from $42/day — no credit check, debit and Cash App accepted, one flat $50 refundable deposit.
Book at drivervalley.comQuestions? Text us at (801) 450-9765 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest car rental in Salt Lake City?
Driver Valley's economy cars start from $42/day — the lowest rate in our 39-car fleet. Weekly rentals are $350/week (about $50/day) and monthly rentals $1,400/month (under $47/day), and rentals over 30 days skip Utah's 9.5% motor vehicle rental tax.
Which cars count as economy at Driver Valley?
The Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Kicks, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla anchor the economy end of the fleet. They are small, fuel-efficient cars — the lowest total cost for commuting, errands and budget road trips.
Can I rent an economy car without a credit card?
Yes. Driver Valley runs no credit check and accepts debit cards, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal and credit cards. The deposit is a flat $50 refundable deposit — waived entirely if you add CDW — instead of the several-hundred-dollar credit-card holds the chains require.
How old do I have to be to rent an economy car?
18 or older with a valid driver's license, and there is no young-driver fee at any age. Most chains require 21+ and surcharge under-25 renters $19–$27 per day.
Where do I pick up an economy rental?
Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City — about five minutes from SLC airport with a free shuttle from the terminal. Delivery is available in the Salt Lake valley and Ogden area for a flat $120 round trip.
How many miles are included?
Every rental includes 150 miles per day — 1,050 miles on a weekly rental and about 4,500 pooled across a monthly rental.
See the economy cars and book direct at drivervalley.com — economy rentals from $42/day in Salt Lake City with no credit check.