Can You Rent a Car at 22 in Utah?
Yes. At 22, you can rent a car in Utah from Driver Valley. Utah law sets no minimum age for renting a car — the age limits you run into are company policies, and ours is simple: 18 and up, with a valid driver's license, and no young-driver fee. The big brands mostly require renters to be 21 or older, and charge drivers under 25 roughly $19–$27 extra per day. At 22 with us, you pay the same price as everyone else. Find us at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City.
The age rules, honestly
There is no Utah law that says you must be 21 or 25 to rent a car. Rental age is set by each company's policy. The national chains set theirs at 21+ for most cars and add a young-driver surcharge for renters under 25 — a fee that can add $130–$190 to a one-week rental. Driver Valley set a different policy: 18+ with a full, valid license, and no age-based fee at any age. A learner's permit is not a license and does not qualify — but the day you hold a real license, you can rent.
What you need
- A valid driver's license — any US state or your home country. A learner's permit does not count.
- No credit check. We never pull your credit.
- No credit card required — pay with debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal or credit card. A card stays on file for the booking.
- A flat $50 refundable deposit, returned when the car comes back in the same condition with the same fuel level — waived entirely if you buy the collision damage waiver (CDW).
- 150 miles per day included; daily, weekly (from $350/week) and monthly rentals.
Working with your rental
At 21 and up, every driving platform is open to you: delivery with DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart and Walmart Spark (all 18+), and passenger rideshare with Uber and Lyft, which requires drivers to be 21 or older. A weekly rental from $350 matches how the apps pay. Two rules always apply: the person driving for the app must be the named renter on the agreement, and coverage purchased on our site covers rental use only — when you drive for an app, your own insurance plus the app's coverage is what stands behind you. And unlike the big brands, we still charge you no young-driver fee.
How to book
- Choose your car and dates at drivervalley.com — booking is open online at any hour.
- Sign the rental agreement online, save your license details, and pay with debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal or credit card.
- Pick up at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City. From the airport terminal: exit by the Starbucks, turn right to column 10A, ride the free Parking Spot shuttle. Questions? Text (801) 450-9765.
18 or older with a license? You can rent today. See the cars and book direct — no young-driver fee.
See cars and bookFrequently asked questions
Can I rent a car in Utah at 22?
Yes. Driver Valley rents from age 18 with a valid driver's license, and Utah law sets no rental-age floor. There is no young-driver fee at any age.
Do I have to pay a young-driver fee?
Not at Driver Valley. The major brands mostly require 21+ and typically charge renters under 25 about $19–$27 per day extra. We charge no young-driver fee at all.
Do I need a credit card or a credit check?
Neither. Driver Valley runs no credit check, and you can pay with a debit card, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal or a credit card. A card is kept on file for the booking.
How much is the deposit?
A flat $50, refundable when the car is returned in the same condition and with the same fuel level as pickup. Buy the collision damage waiver (CDW) and the deposit is waived.
Can I drive for Uber, Lyft or DoorDash in the rental?
Yes. At 21+, passenger rideshare and delivery are both open to you. The person driving for the app must be the named renter, and site coverage covers rental use only — app driving relies on your own insurance plus the app's coverage.
See the fleet and book direct at drivervalley.com — rent from 18 in Salt Lake City, no young-driver fee.