Is Budget Worth Renting at Salt Lake City Airport?
Budget does what the name promises: value-focused rates from an on-airport counter, so you get a lower price without trading away the Gateway Center convenience. Part of the Avis Budget Group, it shares fleet and systems with Avis while positioning itself a rung down on price. It's a sensible pick for cost-conscious travellers who still want to skip the shuttle. Its Fastbreak service speeds up repeat renters. Set its SLC rate against Avis, Enterprise, Dollar and the value brands on CarRentalChoice.
Value without the shuttle
The usual trade for a cheap rate at SLC is an off-airport depot and a shuttle wait. Budget sidesteps that by being on-airport, which is why it often represents the best balance of price and convenience in the Gateway Center.
A note on late arrivals
Budget's SLC counter is commonly among those staffed the longest — useful for late flights — but hours still change seasonally. Confirm the closing time for your arrival rather than assuming someone will be there at midnight.