One-Way Car Rental from Salt Lake City: How It Works and What It Costs
Most rentals end where they started. A one-way rental doesn't: you pick the car up in Salt Lake City, drive it to where your life is actually going, and leave it there. Driver Valley now offers one-way rentals from SLC to five surrounding states — for one flat fee, explained up front.
How one-way rental works at Driver Valley
The rental itself is the same one our regulars know. You book online, pick up at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple in Salt Lake City — about five minutes from the airport, with a free shuttle from the terminal — and every rental includes 150 miles per day. The only difference is the ending: instead of returning the car to our lot, you drop it off in your destination state, and we handle getting it back.
One-way drop-off is available in five states:
- Nevada — Las Vegas is the big one: a straight shot down I-15.
- Colorado — Denver and the Front Range, or the Western Slope.
- Wyoming — Jackson and the Tetons, or east to Cheyenne.
- Idaho — Boise, Idaho Falls, and everywhere the I-15 corridor runs.
- California — Southern California or up to Sacramento.
What it costs: one flat $500 fee
At the national chains, a one-way rental means a drop fee that changes with the route, the date, and the direction — sometimes modest, sometimes more than the rental itself, and rarely visible until late in the booking. Driver Valley prices it the plain way: a flat $500 one-way fee per booking, added to your regular rental rate. It is the same $500 whether you're driving to Boise or Los Angeles, and there is no per-day one-way surcharge stacked on top of it.
The rest of the math is our standard math, stated plainly:
- No credit card required, and no credit check. Pay with a debit card, Cash App, Venmo, or Chime.
- A flat $50 refundable deposit, charged when you pay and refunded after your return when the car comes back in the same condition and at the same fuel level. Adding CDW coverage waives the deposit entirely.
- Rent from age 18 with a valid driver's license — no young-driver fee at any age.
- All bookings are final, so book dates you're sure of. In exchange, the price you see at booking is the price you planned around.
How to book a one-way rental
It takes one extra choice during a normal booking:
- Book at drivervalley.com. Pick your car and your dates — rentals run a two-day minimum.
- In the "getting the car" step, choose the One-way rental option and pick your drop-off state: Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, or California. The flat $500 fee appears in your total before you pay.
- Pick up at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot. Flying into SLC first? The free shuttle runs from the terminal to the lot.
- Drive, and leave the car at your destination. We'll confirm your drop-off details by text before your trip ends.
Who one-way rentals are for
One-way trips are usually life happening, not vacations:
- Relocations. You're moving to Denver, Boise, or Vegas, your own car can't make the trip (or is already there), and you need to get yourself and a carload of essentials there in one drive.
- One-way flights. You flew into Salt Lake City for work, family, or a move, and you're driving out — not flying back.
- Seasonal moves. Heading to a winter in California or Nevada, or coming back the other way in spring.
- College moves. Students driving to school in a surrounding state who aren't bringing a car back at the end of the trip.
- A car down. Your vehicle died or sold while you were in Utah, and home is in another state.
If your trip is a loop instead — out and back to Salt Lake City — a regular rental is cheaper and just as easy; our Utah road trip guide covers the classic routes. Flying one-way and driving the other leg? We explain that math in our guide to one-way rentals from SLC Airport.
Insurance, one plain sentence
Use your own policy or your card's rental coverage (bring proof), or purchase coverage on the website when you book — and know that coverage purchased through Driver Valley covers rental use only. Sort it before you drive, the same as any rental.
Going one way? Book your one-way rental online in a few minutes — flat $500 one-way fee, no credit card, no credit check, and the airport shuttle is free.
Book at drivervalley.comQuestions? Text us at (801) 450-9765 — texting is the fastest way to reach us.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the one-way fee at Driver Valley?
The one-way fee is a flat $500 per booking, on top of the regular rental rate. There is no per-day one-way surcharge, and the fee is the same for every drop-off state: Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and California.
Where can I drop off a one-way rental from Salt Lake City?
You can drop off in five states: Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and California. Choose your drop-off state when you book — popular trips include Las Vegas, Denver, Boise, Jackson, Cheyenne, Sacramento, and Southern California.
How do I book a one-way rental?
Book at drivervalley.com. In the "getting the car" step of booking, choose the One-way rental option and pick your drop-off state. The flat $500 fee is added to your booking total right there — no surprises at pickup.
Do I need a credit card for a one-way rental?
No. Driver Valley requires no credit card and runs no credit check. Pay with a debit card, Cash App, Venmo, or Chime. A flat $50 refundable deposit is charged when you pay — refunded after return when the car comes back in the same condition and at the same fuel level — and adding CDW coverage waives the deposit entirely.
How old do I have to be to rent one-way?
You can rent from Driver Valley at 18 with a valid driver's license, and there is no young-driver fee at any age — including on one-way rentals.
Where do I pick up the car?
Pick up is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, about five minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, with a free shuttle from the terminal.
New to Driver Valley? Start with our guide to renting a car without a credit card and the full SLC Airport rental guide.