National Car Rental in Salt Lake City

4.3
★★★★☆
(2065 reviews)

Skip the counter when you rent a car with National in Salt Lake City. Choose any car in the aisle and manage your car rental right from the National app with Emerald Club. Bring balance to business travel and book your National Car Rental in Salt Lake City today!

Working Hours

Monday 7 AM-1 AM
Tuesday 7 AM-1 AM
Wednesday 7 AM-1 AM
Thursday 7 AM-1 AM
Friday 7 AM-1 AM
Saturday 7 AM-1 AM
Sunday 7 AM-1 AM

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Business Features

From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned
Service options
  • On-site services
Highlights
  • Active military discounts
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Contact Information

+1 844-942-0336 nationalcar.com

Address

3920 W Terminal Dr

84122 Salt Lake City

Plus Code: Q2M8+C2 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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4.3
★★★★☆
2065 reviews

Rating Distribution

5 stars
1529 (74.0%)
4 stars
168 (8.1%)
3 stars
100 (4.8%)
2 stars
87 (4.2%)
1 star
181 (8.8%)

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Featured Review
★★★★★
November 26, 2024
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No matter where I rent, National consistently has, hands-down, the most polite and professional service staff I've ever seen. The process for picking up and (especially) dropping off is efficient, quick and painless. You may be able to save a few dollars going with offsite rentals, but in my experience you pay the price for it in the end.

Featured Review
October 25, 2024
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I recently rented a car from National Car Rental, and while I appreciated their selection of vehicles, I ran into a frustrating issue that I think needs to be addressed. In today's world, it's pretty common for businesses to offer flexible payment options, like taking credit card payments over the phone. Unfortunately, National Car Rental doesn't do this, which felt outdated. When I tried to resolve this, I was told that I had to drive 45 minutes to their location just to show my credit card in person. This seemed inconvenient and not customer-friendly. What made the situation even more frustrating was that the "managers" I spoke to had little authority to help resolve my issue. It felt like they were limited in what they could do to assist customers, which is not what you expect from a well-established company. This lack of empowerment for their staff can lead to a poor customer experience and leaves customers feeling frustrated and unheard. It's important for companies like National Car Rental to be more adaptable and offer solutions that make life easier for their customers. Being able to pay over the phone should be a basic option, especially when so many places are doing it. Overall, while I was happy with the car itself, the lack of flexibility in their payment process and the limited authority of their managers were disappointing. I really hope National Car Rental will consider changing these policies in the future, as it would greatly improve their service and make things easier for customers like me.

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★★★★★
October 4, 2024
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Car pick up and drop off was quick and easy. Very convenient. Got an upgraded SUV which was great for our trip. Price was so much cheaper than competitors. The only negative was the car was not very clean when we picked it up but otherwise everything was great

Featured Review
★★★★★
September 10, 2024
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National makes it easy to pick up a vehicle and go, without having to get in line at the rental counter. On my recent rental in the Salt Lake City airport, I went to the Emerald aisle, picked out a nice vehicle and departed. The return was just as easy. A staff member arrived at my vehicle shortly after parking, checked it back in and printed out my receipt. I recommend the National Emerald Aisle to everyone I know who is traveling. Thanks.

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★★★★★
September 4, 2024
Original

I have been an Emerald Club member for 24 years. That has been one of the smartest travel decisions I ever made. I have rented cars through National hundreds of times and wouldn't think of using any other company. Their service is quick, courteous, and affordable. Their cars are always clean and ready to go. Love using this company.

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★★★★★
August 21, 2024
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Had a great experience with National Car Rental at the Salt Lake City airport. Our multi-family vacation had a lot of people and luggage, and we quickly realized we needed to upgrade to a larger vehicle. They were able to quickly find us a new car. The staff were really friendly and easy to work with. The car was in perfect shape and served us very well on our trip through the National Parks (Yellowstone and Grand Teton). I highly recommend renting from National!

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★★★★★
August 8, 2024
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Super easy to rent from this location as an Emerald Club member. Located directly in the airport, you can pick from a decent selection of cars and SUVs right from the main garage and be on your way in a fraction of the time from traditional car rental locations. Highly satisfied with my experience renting (and returning) a vehicle from National Car Rental in Salt Lake City!

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★★★★★
July 3, 2024
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Renting from National is always a flawless experience. I never wait for a car and I love selecting from available vehicles at the Emerald Aisle. The team at National is excellent from start to finish every time.

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★★★★★
Local Guide December 1, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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Easy drop off and pick up with friendly representatives who made the rental car experience much more pleasant.
★★★★★
December 1, 2024
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National Car rental is a great customer experience. From the mobile app to being able to pick out your own car it is just what we need to make car rental less painful and easy. I m a big fan and I used the big rental car firm for a long time and have status with them but prefer National!!
November 26, 2024
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Charging a $25 admin fee for going through a $1.50 toll in Illinois is criminal and you hide it in the contract. You just made Uber and Lyft a whole lot more attractive. Terrible service
November 18, 2024
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I really hope nobody ever forgets anything in a rental car, because the lost and found department is impossible to reach. They tell you to submit a claim online, but no one ever follows up or contacts you. A month ago, I left my phone in the rental car. The detailer found it and called me, saying someone from the front desk would be in touch soon. Since then, Ive tried calling the facility at least a hundred times. Every time, the lost and found goes straight to voicemail, and no one has reached out to update me about the phone. This is ridiculous that i have to leave a review to see if someone decides to reach out. EDIT* The ticket I submitted online for their customer service sent me a message saying they couldnt help me, that I could only submit it online and wait.
★★★★★
November 18, 2024
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November 11, 2024
Original
The pick up and return process for Emerald Club members is so simple and efficient. If you re not a member yet, sign up. It s free and worth it.
★★★★★
Local Guide November 11, 2024
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National in Salt Lake City was very efficient. Great experience.
★★★★★
Local Guide November 2, 2024
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Great car and great service!
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November 2, 2024
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I left Something Very Important (9/7/2024) in my rental car at the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Lost & Found at the SLC Airport facility is very poor, I cant get a phone call back from them !!! EDIT TO MY POSTING ABOVE: I did receive an email with phone # a day after Posting my 1-Star paragraph above. Ive added another Star because I did speak to 2 women yesterday & today that have assured me that my Something Very Important has been found. I was told (again) that I would receive an email or phone call. I have not received either one as of 10/1/2024 !! Signed, Impatiently Waiting for some News of How-to-Get my Something Very Important back. Thanks to Pricila today. 2nd EDIT: Its 10/4/2024 & I still have not had any contact (phone call or email) coming from the National Car Rental (NCR) in Salt Lake City, like Ive been told. I was sent an email when I first posted my 1-Star Review. This email gave me a NCR Customer Service phone # & it is the only time Im able to talk to an actual person. When I called the Customer Service # on Oct 1 I was told that my Something Very Important was found at the SLC location on 9/8/2024. I was told to wait for someone from NCR Lost&Found to contact me by either phone call or email (just like all the other numerous times in the last 3-4wks). Ive waited 3 days now & nothing so I called back today. The NCR Customer Service Operator tells me that she will send another (3rd or 4th) Escalated Urgent Message to management, just like on Oct 1st & Numerous Sept date(s). I still have not heard anything back? 3rd EDIT: I received a phone call tonight (10/5/2024) @ 8pm from the branch manager. She told me she would call me in the morning when she had more information. Ive added another Star (for 3-Stars now) because I got a phone call & alittle Hope that ITS been found. 4th EDIT: (10/10/2024) Probably my last edit. Ive spoken to the most NCR people over the last 3-4 days than the previous month BUT was told that the found item wasnt mine. NCR Customer Service told me that video was viewed with no findings. It took me over a month & numerous phone call attempts to just TALK to someone in the Lost&Found - This is what Baffled me!! I was also told that if my Something Very Important IS FOUND... that Id either get an email or phone call. Thanks, NCR
★★★★★
Local Guide November 2, 2024
Original
National has always been a step above other car rental places. I LOVE the fact that I can walk directly out as an Emerald member and just pick the car I want and get on with my day. No counter, although they are very helpful when needed, just go to the car and go.
★★★★★
Local Guide November 2, 2024
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★★★★★
November 2, 2024
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The National Car Rental team in Salt Lake City was the best, from the front desk to the car return.
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November 2, 2024
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Most of my experiencing with national is positive. The one issue is the windows are not cleaned and are a safety hazard, I have brought this up many times, I lease 40+ times a year.
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November 2, 2024
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I use National often, and on my recent trip to SLC, I had a vehicle that vibrated terribly on the freeway and had an annoying rattle in the steering column. I replied to the automated text message about the issue, and they said to return the vehicle. Unable to do so since I was working, I let the agent know about the issue upon return that there was a safety issue. He did not respond with anything more than a shrug. I repeated myself, and he looked at me and said thanks for using National. Knowing the safety issue with this vehicle, Im not sure I am comfortable sticking with National.
★★★★★
Local Guide November 2, 2024
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No problems renting here at SLC Airport. It was my first time ever renting from National. I was very pleased with how the rental operation at SLC Airport went. Smooth operation. FYI, the cars are down the elevator to the garage (for those of you bypassing the desk).
★★★★★
Local Guide November 2, 2024
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The facility is located close to terminal and they have a good selection. Returning a car was very easy, directions to rental return were clear and visible approaching the airport.
★★★★★
November 2, 2024
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Local Guide November 2, 2024
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favorite renal company for my company fast good customer service clean cars and good car selections
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November 2, 2024
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Friendly staff...no issues getting on the road or returning the vehicle.
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November 2, 2024
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Local Guide November 2, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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Staff was friendly and helpful when we picked up and dropped off our rental car. Will use them again on our next trip.
★★★★★
November 2, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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Very nice service, fast, efficient, good price. The AJ manager will arrange everything as needed. I highly recommend it!
★★★★★
November 2, 2024
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I frequently (at least twice a month) use rental agencies and National is, by far, the easiest agency to rent though. The prices are typically the lowest. The staff is always super friendly. And they have never had a problem in the event I need to modify my reservation.
November 2, 2024
Original
It s unbelievable the level of disrespect from SLC Utah location . I ve been an emerald member for over a decade, I recently return a car at the SLC and didn t check my back seat where I left my jacket. Trying to contact them and ask to please check the vehicle and was directed to file a lost and found form which I agree and I need to follow protocol. I know I am responsible to check the vehicle upon returning the car but my mistake and since I was on a business call forgot to do so. I was very confident that after submitting the lost and found item it was going to get returned but that was not the case, I am 100% sure it was in the car so it just make me believe that the cleaning/detail department have a thief working for National as they told me nothings was found and it is my responsibility. More than the jacket, I am extremely disappointed for this incident. I understand that whoever answer the phone call and respond the email was not the person inspecting the vehicle and don t blame them. I hope the management team does take actions towards their own employees so this doe not happen to somebody else.
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Local Guide November 2, 2024
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Always a great experience! If you have executive status you can just select any vehicle and keys are already in the vehicle, so super easy to quickly check out!
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November 2, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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The ability walk directly to the lot, select a vehicle and drive out, without waiting in line is a superior experience to other rental companies.

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