Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Salt Lake City International Airport
Rideshare pickup at SLC is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at SLC
UUber Pickup Zone
Ground Transportation Center (GTC) — Level 2, reached via sky bridge from baggage claim in both the South and North terminals.
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same GTC Level 2 zone as Uber.
In the app
Enter 'SLC Salt Lake City' in the app; select the Ground Transportation Center as pickup location.
How to find the rideshare zone
From baggage claim, follow 'Ground Transportation / Rideshare' signs to the sky bridge that connects to the GTC; once on Level 2 look for 'TNC / Ride App' lane markers.
Cell Phone Lot
The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is on North Temple Dr off I-80 — follow brown 'Cell Phone Lot' signs; 4–5 min to the GTC. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at SLC
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during ski season (December–March) on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings as Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta crowds flood the airport; Sundance Film Festival week (January) is extreme.
Wait tip
SLC's new terminal opened in 2023 — the GTC sky bridge adds 3–5 min of walking; request your ride before entering the sky bridge so your driver arrives as you do.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at SLC including rental cars and public transit, see the SLC Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for SLC
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →