Cheap Car Rental in Park City

Car Rental in Park City: Utah’s home to winter sports

Located across the Wasatch Mountains from Salt Lake City, Park City is home to avid winter sports fans and the Sundance Film Festival in the winter, but the town is also well worth visiting in the summer. Take advantage of beautiful sights, fine dining, and a neat arts scene regardless of which season you choose to visit. Make your explorations of Park City complete by staying mobile and planning several road trips through the beautiful mountains and beyond. Book your rental car today.

The winter sports season spans from December to March in Park City, though the town is also comfortable to visit in the summer months, particularly as a cool break from the hotter lowlands. The town can be quite busy June through August. To avoid the crowds but still take advantage of summery mountain weather, visit Park City in September.

The de facto national language of the United States is English, which is also the native language of the vast majority of Park City’s residents. Numerous indigenous languages were spoken in what is now the Park City area, including Shoshone, Bannock, Ute, and Goshute. Ute in particular is still frequently spoken in the area today.

Park City is in the Mountain Time Zone, UTC-7.

The currency throughout the United States is the dollar. Currency exchange is available at airports and popular tourist destinations, and credit cards are accepted at the vast majority of businesses.

Car hire is available at Park City’s Yarrow Hotel.

If you fancy a change from the beautiful outdoors, travel to the fascinating Salt Lake City, which is located 35 mountainous miles west of Park City. Summer visitors will want to take a break from hiking with a swim or boat trip on the Jordanelle Reservoir, located just 10 miles to the east.

Visa Regulations

38 nationalities can enter the United States as tourists without applying for a visa, though if you are among these nationalities, you are still required to fill out the ESTA in advance. Visit esta.us for more information. Visitors to the United States will be fingerprinted and biometrically photographed upon entry. If your nationality is not included in the visa-waiver program, you will be required to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa in advance of your arrival.

Driving in Park City

Driving in Park City is enjoyable and convenient. The best way to fully explore the beauty of the area is by rental car.

Right-Hand Driving

• Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road throughout North America.

Speed Limits

• In town: 25 mph (40 km/h)
• On rural highways: 65 to 70 mph (105 to 113 km/h)
• On interstate highways: 75 to 80 mph (120 to 129 km/h)
• Park City doesn’t witness much of a rush hour itself, though if you are travelling to or from Salt Lake City, you’ll want to avoid entering Salt Lake between 7:30 and 9 am and leaving from 4:30 to 6 pm.

Other Regulations

1. Parking is mostly free in downtown Park City, though the most convenient parking spots may be regulated by time and fee, costing around $1.50 an hour. Free parking is also available at the Chine Bridge Garage (Levels 1-3) and the Upper Level Gateway Garage.
2. An international driver’s permit can be helpful for renting a car in Utah, though it is not required.
3. With the exception of the very short Adams Avenue Parkway near Washington Terrace, there are no toll roads in Utah.
4. The minimum driving age in Utah is 18 years, though most rental companies will require that you are at least 21 years old to rent a car, and you are likely to face young-driver surcharges until the age of 25.

Cheap Car Rental in Park City

Car hire in Park City typically starts at around $70 a day, provided you book your rental car for over a week-long period. Here are some of the best deals in Park City:

• Chevrolet Spark (economy class) - $74 per day
• Nissan Versa (compact class) - $80 per day
• Toyota Corolla (intermediate class) - $84 per day
• Volkswagen Jetta (standard class) - $87 per day
• Chrysler 200 (fullsize class) - $90 per day

Note that prices vary depending on the availability of each specific car and the season in which you rent. For the most accurate offers, use the search bar above.

Tips for Renting a Car Inexpensively in Park City

There is no seasonal variation in price for rental cars in Park City, where Hertz is the primary provider. Book anytime for the same basic price: around $100 a day for shorter-term rentals and less than $30 a day for longer-term rentals. Typically mileage is unlimited and a collision damage waiver is included in this price! Booking at least 2 or 3 months in advance is recommended, particularly if you are planning on visiting Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. Reserve your car for pickup at the Yarrow Hotel today.