Rental Car for a Park City Ski Trip
A Park City ski trip starts at Salt Lake City airport — there is no rental counter in Park City. Driver Valley is five minutes from the terminal at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116: pick up an AWD SUV from $42/day, ride the free shuttle from column 10A, and you're on I-80 toward the resorts in about 35–40 minutes. No credit check, one flat $50 refundable deposit, and ski-season extras at booking.
The drive decides the car
- Parley's Canyon is a real mountain pass. I-80 climbs to roughly 7,000 feet between Salt Lake City and Park City, and winter storms hit it hard. Utah's traction law can require AWD/4WD with rated tires — or chains on a two-wheel-drive car — when conditions call for it. Our Utah traction law guide explains exactly what counts.
- Most of the fleet is AWD. Mazda CX-5s and CX-30s, Toyota RAV4s, a Subaru Crosstrek and Ascent, and a Toyota 4Runner — the same cars locals drive all winter. The full breakdown is in our AWD ski rental guide.
- Groups and gear fit. The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna minivans seat 7–8 with room for bags; add a ski rack ($60/trip) so the skis ride outside and the people ride warm.
Ski-week math
A ski trip is usually five to seven days, which makes the weekly rate — $350/week — the right booking: one rate for the whole trip, 150 miles per day included (the Park City run is about 70 miles round trip, so day trips to the Cottonwood resorts fit too), and extensions at the same weekly rate if the snow is too good to leave. Staying for the season? Monthly runs $1,400 and skips Utah's 9.5% motor vehicle rental tax past 30 days. Coming in January? The same fleet serves the festival — see our Sundance rental guide, and book that week early.
What you need at pickup
- A valid driver's license — any US state or your home country.
- Your booking payment — debit card, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal, or credit card. No credit card required and no credit check, ever — see our airport no-credit-card guide.
- Insurance sorted: your own policy or card coverage with proof, or coverage purchased on the website when you book. Insurance follows the driver here.
- To be 18 or older — we rent from 18 with no young-driver fee.
- Winter extras sorted at booking: ski rack $60/trip, snow chains $50/trip.
Ski week coming up? Book the AWD weekly rate — $350/week, no credit check, free airport shuttle pickup, and the car is ready when your flight lands.
Book at drivervalley.comQuestions? Text us at (801) 450-9765 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an AWD rental car for a Park City ski trip?
Strongly recommended, and sometimes required. The drive from SLC climbs I-80 through Parley's Canyon to a 7,000-foot summit, and Utah's traction law can require AWD/4WD with rated tires — or chains on a two-wheel-drive car — when conditions call for it. Most of the Driver Valley fleet is AWD SUVs.
How far is Park City from the pickup lot?
About 35–40 minutes in normal conditions. Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City — five minutes from SLC airport with a free shuttle from column 10A outside the terminal.
Can I add a ski rack or snow chains?
Yes. A ski rack is available as a $60-per-trip extra, and snow chains are a $50-per-trip extra — worth adding if you book a two-wheel-drive car. Add both at booking so they're ready at pickup.
What does a rental cost for a ski week?
Daily rentals start from $42/day, and a full ski week runs on the weekly rate: $350/week with 150 miles per day included. The deposit is one flat $50 refundable deposit per booking, waived if you add CDW.
Can I rent for a ski trip without a credit card?
Yes. Driver Valley runs no credit check and accepts debit, Cash App, Venmo, Chime, PayPal, or a credit card. Renters 18 and older pay no young-driver fee.
See the fleet and book direct at drivervalley.com — Park City ski rentals from $42/day with no credit check. Staying in town? Our Park City rental guide covers delivery and longer stays.