Rent a Car in Salt Lake City Without a Credit Card
Most rental counters in Salt Lake City start with the same two demands: a credit card in your name, and a credit check to go with it. If you bank with a debit card or Cash App — or your credit is still being built — those two demands end the conversation. Driver Valley removes both.
No credit card, and no credit check either
Driver Valley is a local rental company in Salt Lake City, and renting here never touches your credit. There is no credit check, and no credit card is required at booking or at pickup. Your credit score — good, bad, or not yet started — plays no part in whether you can rent a car.
Instead of a credit card, pay the way you already pay for everything else:
- Debit card — the option most of our renters use.
- Cash App — pay straight from the app.
- Venmo or Chime — both work the same way.
How it works, step by step
The whole rental is handled online, before you ever come to the lot:
- Book at drivervalley.com. Pick your car and your dates — rentals run a two-day minimum — and pay with your debit card or payment app.
- Pick up at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple in Salt Lake City, about five minutes from the airport. Flying in? A free shuttle runs from the terminal to the lot.
- Drive. Every rental includes 150 miles per day, and you return the car to the same lot when you're done.
The deposit: a flat $50, stated plainly
Airport counters that do accept debit cards often hold several hundred dollars against your account for days. Driver Valley keeps it simple: a flat $50 refundable deposit, charged when you pay for your booking — the same for every car in the fleet. When the car comes back in the same condition and at the same fuel level, the deposit is refunded after your return. Prefer to skip it? The deposit is waived entirely when you add CDW coverage to your rental.
Renting at 18, 19, or 20? Same answer
The national chains add a young-driver fee — or refuse under-25 renters outright. At Driver Valley you can rent from age 18 with a valid driver's license, and there is no young-driver fee at any age. A young renter with a debit card is exactly the person the big counters turn away, and exactly the person this policy was written for.
What you do need
Skipping the credit card doesn't mean skipping everything. You will need a valid driver's license, and your insurance sorted before you drive: use your own policy or your card's rental coverage (bring proof), or purchase coverage on the website when you book. One more thing to know before you book: all Driver Valley bookings are final, so pick dates you're sure of. In return, the price you see at booking is the price you planned around — no counter upsells and no surprise holds.
No credit card? No problem. Book your Salt Lake City rental online in a few minutes — debit card and Cash App welcome, 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
Can I rent a car in Salt Lake City without a credit card?
Yes. Driver Valley rents cars in Salt Lake City with no credit card required. Pay with a debit card, Cash App, Venmo, or Chime when you book at drivervalley.com.
Does Driver Valley run a credit check?
No. There is no credit check to rent from Driver Valley. Your credit score plays no part in booking a car.
How much is the deposit without a credit card?
The deposit is a flat $50, charged when you pay for your booking. It is refunded after your return when the car comes back in the same condition and at the same fuel level, and it is waived entirely when you add CDW coverage.
How old do I have to be to rent without a credit card?
You can rent from Driver Valley at 18 with a valid driver's license, and there is no young-driver fee at any age.
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.
Paying by debit specifically? See our debit card rental guide and our earlier airport guide to renting without a credit card. Staying a while? Weekly rentals start at $350/week.