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Thrifty, Salt Lake City International Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 41 reviews

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

6.3 / 10 Average

Best Price Car Rentals at Salt Lake City Airport(SLC)

Last updated on: December 19, 2024

Thrifty - Salt Lake City International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

776 NORTH TERMINAL DRIVE

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Salt Lake City International Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Salt Lake City International Airport car rental.

The store is located in the Car Rental Center opposite to the airport lobby. Please follow the 'Car Rental' instruction and walk to the opposite of airport lobby after collecting your luggage. And then you can reach the Car Rental Center.

Drop-off Instructions

Please follow "Rental Car Return" sign to parking lot, and then walk back to airport.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 29 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

Original driving licence + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Salt Lake City Airport

Hotels

4.9 mi from Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown

Other Landmarks

5 mi from Temple Square

5.1 mi from The Tabernacle

6.2 mi from Trolley Square

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coordinates: 40.784603 -111.98523

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Guest Reviews

Total points: 6.3 / 10 Average

  • Vehicle condition: 1.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.1
  • Spaciousness: 1.0
  • Counter staff: 0.9
  • Pick-up location: 1.1
  • Drop-off location: 1.1
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins
  • R.Young

    Salt Lake City

    8.8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Like: Our Corolla equivilant was a Hyundai Accent. Great gas mileage (40 mpg+) but struggled gettin up hills.
    Dislike: Was told to have vehicle back at 11:30 but charged an extra hour when we returned at 11:40. Most companies give a 1 hour grace period.
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  • T.Laboon

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Like: I was three hours early checking in. I was told that car I reserved was not available at that time. Rather than wait, only vehicle available was a Ford Explorer for additional $120. Seemed unusual that you only had this vehicle available for almost 50% more!
    Dislike: I think I was "upsold".
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  • Curtis

    Salt Lake City

    7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Waited about 90 mintes in line to get to SLC Thrifty agent. Completed all paperwork and had to wait an additional 40 minutes to be told the Suburban rented was not available- check engine light, with no other Suburbans available. Was offered two smaller SUVs to compensate for space, but only had one driver. Had to squeeze into a Chevy Tahoe - 6 passengers total plus luggage. 4 teens sat across the back for their tour of Grand Tenton and Yellowstone. I rented a Suburban due to combination of three rows and combined luggage space. Nothing compares to that vehicle platform.
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  • G.Stroik

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Awful. Total bait and switch! I was given a bill of $127 at drop off. I later got an email with a price of $266. 74 minutes earlier than estimated return time, and I am charged an early return fee! What is that? The quoted daily rate went up. All total bogus charges added on to the original bill.
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  • I.ORTIZ

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The car rental counter was not open when I arrived and I had to wait quite a while as when t did open there were many people in front of me, so it took quite a while
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  • Miles Judson

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The car pickup and return process was very simple.
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  • Regan Child

    Salt Lake City

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Paying extra money is very frustrating!
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  • Kim Bennett

    Salt Lake City

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    There weren't many people in line, but the process took quite some time. They tried to sell me additional insurance options, which I declined based on the rental company’s policy. Since I was renting from Salt Lake City and returning in Los Angeles, it seemed they couldn't find a car with California plates and tried to give me a downgraded model, which I refused because safety is paramount for long trips. Eventually, the manager managed to arrange a slightly upgraded Ford SUV, which was pretty good. There are gas stations near the return location, and since they require refueling within 10 miles, that was fulfilled, so I didn’t buy the fuel option from the company as their gas prices were a bit high.
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  • Devin Gunther

    Salt Lake City

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    1. They forced me to buy personal insurance, otherwise, they wouldn't give me the car. When I requested to contact the rental company by phone, they said there were many people waiting in line and they could only process their rentals after finishing mine, forcing me to buy the insurance. According to their minimum insurance requirement, I had to pay an additional USD 161. 2. I booked the car with a credit card, and upon picking it up, they required a USD 200 deposit, stating it would be returned 2-3 business days after returning the car. However, it has been more than 10 days since I returned the car and I still haven't received the deposit.
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  • Caesar Dunlop

    Salt Lake City

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Very close to the terminal, but no guiding signs, had to ask airport staff.
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  • Zara Wyat(t)

    Salt Lake City

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The front desk service was very average, no smiles throughout. I booked a Ford Explorer 7-seater SUV, but they said they didn't have the car I reserved and gave me a Hyundai of the same class and size. Although I wasn't happy, I accepted it since they didn't have the car I wanted. However, when I went to pick up the car, I found out it was a 5-seater with a small trunk, barely fitting our three suitcases. I insisted on changing the car and argued with the front desk, as it was clearly not the same size or class. After some discussion, they changed it to a 7-seater Dodge. Although it was still smaller than the Explorer, it could fit all our luggage, so I accepted it. I forgot to refuel the car before returning it and offered to pay for a tank of gas, but they charged me $140! They calculated the gas at $9.9 per gallon plus labor costs. This was extremely expensive, and they didn't mention such high fees when I picked up the car. But since it was my fault for forgetting to refuel, I let it go.
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  • Tabitha Webster

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    There were suggestions for upgrades and selling insurance, which was quite annoying. Since we didn't accept the upsell, we got a car with very basic features. The booking included fuel, but we were told it wasn't included when we got to the store. After a long negotiation, they finally agreed. The booking price was $383, but we were charged $390 at the store, claiming it was some sort of fee. Though the amount was small, it was never mentioned during booking, which was very frustrating. Please communicate this issue with Thrifty in detail; it is better to be clear during booking.
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  • Hedda Babbitt

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The car rental company kept trying to sell insurance. After repeatedly declining, they gave me a Chevrolet SPARK. When I noticed this during pickup, I went back to negotiate and they reluctantly agreed to change the car, but they only provided a small Nissan hatchback. I originally requested a Ford Focus for its larger space as I needed it for a long trip, but they ignored this. The car was in poor condition, dirty, and had unrepaired dents on the door, which affected my travel experience!
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  • Bonnie Albert

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Not crowded, located right in the airport hall, clear explanations
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  • Leif

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    It's okay.
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  • Jason Burne-Jones

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    It was okay. After driving 800 kilometers, the engine warning light turned on. I had to drive back to exchange the car, which was quite troublesome.
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  • Todd Southey

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The female staff at the rental company counter had a poor attitude. My English is just average; I could understand some things she said, but not everything. I needed her to explain several times. Maybe she thought I didn't understand anything. She initially told me that my insurance was incomplete and didn't cover roadside assistance and third-party accidents, suggesting I add insurance. I remembered that at least roadside assistance was included when I booked, and the invoice I checked before departure didn't mention it. Later, a phone representative assured me that I had full coverage, so I wasn't worried since I had also bought travel insurance before departure. Perhaps it wasn't displayed on the invoice, or maybe she was trying to help me, but then she privately told her colleague that this Chinese person didn't know anything. Her colleague said there were bigger cars available, but she insisted on giving us the small car we had booked. Her attitude was very unpleasant. It took a long time to get the car, and I don't want to rent from this company again.
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  • Zoe Charles

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Very convenient, the service was not very enthusiastic but it was thoughtful and satisfactory.
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  • Page Rhys

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    I purposely rented a large car, but they gave me a different one, claiming it was the same class, which couldn't fit my luggage.
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  • Belinda O'Neil

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Very dissatisfied, long wait times, and they tried to upsell insurance. When I refused, they mentioned state laws to scare me. The originally $400 rental ended up costing $520 per day. Terrible company.
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  • Jack Roy

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Satisfied


    Customer service forced to sell insurance, claiming it is legally required

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  • Julia Dryden

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The staff persistently tried to upsell without asking.
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  • Vivien Eliot

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Overall convenient. The car we originally booked was too big and felt hard to control. We coordinated with the counter to switch to a smaller car. For four people, a 7-seater is a must, as the luggage fills up the space. Since we bought full insurance, returning the car was super quick, highly recommend.
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  • Gabriel Frances

    Salt Lake City

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The staff started working a few minutes late at around seven in the morning, but there was no queue because it was early. The online booking was for a 'mid-size sedan' Chrysler 200, but we were given a 'compact sedan' Hyundai Sonata, which is a downgrade! Also, although we had already purchased full insurance and additional insurance online, the store kept trying to sell us more insurance. Even after showing them our order, they kept pushing insurance and wouldn't process the car pick-up.
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  • Emmanuel Field

    Salt Lake City

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    No waiting in line
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  • Malcolm Symons

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Great value for money
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  • Rachel Lucia

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    I left my jacket in the car and realized it after airport security. I quickly returned to the rental place and the staff were very welcoming and efficiently retrieved my jacket. Great service.
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  • Cyril Marcus

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The queue was very long, waited for a long time with no assistance.
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  • Tracy Jeremy

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    When picking up the car, the rental company messed up the order number, causing a 2-hour delay in my trip.
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  • Robert Joseph

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Waited in line for an hour. And it was at Dollar.
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  • Antonia Susanna

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Easy pickup and drop-off, fast service.
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  • Simon Gibson

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Excellent
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  • Lilith Maria

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Apart from the long waiting time in line, everything else is 5-star.
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  • Bradley Jefferson

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Strongly promoted insurance.
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  • Everley Evan

    Salt Lake City

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The car's condition wasn't great, and the subsequent problem-solving process was unsatisfactory
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  • Lynn Surrey

    Salt Lake City

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Staff had a very indifferent attitude
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  • Norman Garcia

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    The rental process was smooth, no pressure to buy insurance! The car was relatively new, had no issues, and was fuel-efficient! The return process was also very quick.
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  • Jacob Jennings

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Returning and renting cars at Salt Lake City Airport is very convenient.
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  • Alva Dupont

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Very convenient, just got off the plane and picked it up. Just a queue and a procedure, two minutes.
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  • Flora Bess

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Pretty good. Arrived at midnight and they promptly resolved any issues.
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  • Dempsey Aled(k)

    Salt Lake City

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024

    Overall pretty good, a nice experience.
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