One-Way Car Rental Salt Lake City to Denver — Flat $500 Fee
Most one-way rentals to Denver come with a drop fee that changes with the season, the car class and the phase of the moon. Ours doesn't: pick up in Salt Lake City, drop off in Denver, Colorado, and the one-way fee is one flat $500 on top of your regular rate — no per-day surcharge, no credit card required, no credit check.
How the Denver one-way works
- Book your car and dates at drivervalley.com — daily rates run from $42/day, weekly is $350 and monthly $1,400.
- Pick up by SLC airport at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, about five minutes from the terminal with a free shuttle.
- Drive east and drop off in Denver. I-80 through Wyoming is the fast line at about 6 hours; I-70 through the Colorado mountains is the scenic one. Either way, the car stays with you until Denver — the flat $500 fee covers the one-way drop, and that's the whole charge.
Who drives SLC to Denver one-way
- Relocations — moving to Colorado with more than a suitcase, before the truck or the shipped car arrives.
- One-way flight math — flying out of DEN instead of backtracking to SLC, or road-tripping the Rockies in one direction.
- Work assignments — a contract that starts in Utah and ends in Colorado, with a monthly rental in between; all one-way options are in the main guide.
- College and military moves — one car, one trip, no return drive.
The other drop-off states
The same flat $500 fee covers drop-off anywhere in our five one-way states: Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and California. Las Vegas is the most common — see the Salt Lake City to Las Vegas one-way guide. Drop-off outside those five states isn't offered, so if your trip ends anywhere else, plan a round trip back to Salt Lake City instead.
The booking details
- No credit check and no credit card required — debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime and PayPal all work.
- Flat $50 refundable deposit — waived with CDW — not an airport-sized hold.
- Rent from 18 with no young-driver fee.
- 150 miles per day included, pooled across the trip — the drive to Denver fits inside a two-day rental's allowance.
Ending your trip in Denver? Book the one-way online — your regular rate from $42/day plus one flat $500 fee, no credit check and a $50 refundable deposit.
Book at drivervalley.comQuestions? Text us at (801) 450-9765 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
How much is a one-way car rental from Salt Lake City to Denver?
Your regular rental rate — from $42/day, $350/week or $1,400/month — plus one flat $500 one-way fee per booking. There is no per-day one-way surcharge, and the fee is the same $500 for every drop-off state: Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and California.
Where do I drop off the car in Denver?
Anywhere in the Denver area within Colorado — Colorado is one of Driver Valley's five one-way drop-off states, and the flat $500 fee covers the drop. We'll confirm the exact drop point when you book.
How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Denver?
About 6 hours via I-80 through Wyoming in good weather; the I-70 route through the mountains is longer and more scenic. Rentals include 150 miles per day pooled across the trip, so a two-day one-way rental covers the roughly 525-mile drive.
Can I rent one-way to Denver without a credit card?
Yes. Pay with a debit card, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal or a credit card — Driver Valley never runs a credit check. The deposit is a flat $50 refundable deposit, waived if you add CDW.
Can I drop off in other states besides Colorado?
Yes — the same flat $500 one-way fee covers drop-off in Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho and California as well. Drop-off outside those five states is not offered.
See the fleet and book direct at drivervalley.com — one-way rentals from Salt Lake City to Denver for a flat $500 fee, with no credit check.