Rent a Car From Salt Lake City to Moab
Moab is the road trip Utah is famous for — Arches and Canyonlands at the edge of town, red rock in every direction — and it starts with a rental car in Salt Lake City. Driver Valley rents the cars for the drive: from $42/day, the Toyota 4Runner from $67/day for dirt-road plans, weekly at $350/week, with no credit check and a flat $50 refundable deposit.
The drive: Salt Lake City to Moab
From our lot by SLC airport, Moab is about 235 miles and 3.5–4 hours: I-15 south, US-6 through Spanish Fork Canyon, then US-191 into Moab. Arches National Park's entrance is five minutes past town; Canyonlands' Island in the Sky is about 40 minutes. Every rental includes 150 miles per day, pooled across the trip — the 470-mile round trip plus park driving fits a 4-day rental (600 included miles), and a week (1,050 miles) leaves room for detours.
Which car for Moab?
- Toyota 4Runner — from $67/day. The pick for anything beyond pavement: Shafer Trail switchbacks, White Rim viewpoints, Gemini Bridges. Real 4WD and clearance.
- AWD SUVs — from $42/day. Mazda and Toyota AWD crossovers: perfect for the paved park roads and the drive down, with room for gear.
- Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna — from $60 and $72/day. Seven to eight seats for the family version of the trip; see our minivan guide.
- Economy sedans — from $42/day. The cheap way to do Arches if you are staying on pavement.
Extending the trip: the Mighty 5 loop
Moab is the natural first stop on Utah's Mighty 5 loop — Arches and Canyonlands, then west to Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion before I-15 brings you back to Salt Lake City. Our Utah national parks road trip guide maps the whole route. At roughly 1,100–1,300 miles, book 8–10 days so the pooled miles cover it — or take the monthly rate at $1,400 and stop watching the calendar.
Rental terms that suit a road trip
Road-trip renters are exactly who our terms are built for: no credit check, debit cards and payment apps (Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal) accepted, rent from 18 with no young-driver fee, and one flat $50 refundable deposit — waived if you add CDW. Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, five minutes from the airport with a free shuttle.
Moab on the calendar? Book the car online — from $42/day, 4Runner from $67/day, and 150 miles a day pooled for the drive.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Moab from Salt Lake City?
About 235 miles — roughly 3.5 to 4 hours — from our Salt Lake City lot: I-15 south to US-6 at Spanish Fork, then US-191 straight into Moab. Arches National Park is five minutes north of town and Canyonlands' Island in the Sky district is about 40 minutes out.
How many miles do I need for a Salt Lake City to Moab rental?
The round trip is about 470 miles, plus park driving. Every Driver Valley rental includes 150 miles per day pooled across the trip — a 4-day rental includes 600 miles and a weekly rental 1,050 — so a standard Moab weekend fits inside the included miles.
What is the best car to rent for Moab?
For Arches and Canyonlands sightseeing, any car in the fleet works — the park roads are paved. If your plans include dirt roads like the Shafer Trail or White Rim, you want clearance and 4WD: the Toyota 4Runner from $67/day is the Moab pick. Families fit best in the Honda Odyssey from $60/day or a Toyota Sienna from $72/day.
How much is a rental car from Salt Lake City to Moab?
Cars from $42/day, with the 4Runner from $67/day, and weekly rentals at $350/week if you are doing the full Mighty 5 loop. There is no credit check and the deposit is one flat $50 refundable deposit, waived if you add CDW.
Can I do the Mighty 5 from Salt Lake City in one rental?
Yes — the classic loop runs Salt Lake City to Moab (Arches, Canyonlands), then Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, and back up I-15: roughly 1,100–1,300 miles over 7–10 days. A weekly rental includes 1,050 pooled miles and a 10-day rental 1,500, so book the length that covers your route — or go monthly at $1,400 for the unhurried version.
Where do I pick up the car for a Moab trip?
Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 — about five minutes from SLC airport with a free shuttle, so you can land, pick up, and be on I-15 south within the hour.