Vacation Rentals in Utah

Utah is a large state in the Western {{United States}{ID}} with Salt Lake City as its capital. Utah's landscape varies from arid deserts to salt plains and pine forests to snow covered mountain peaks and within its borders are dozens of national parks with protected flora and fauna. If you enjoy the outdoor life than a rental home in Utah is just right for you.

This huge state covers an area of nearly 85,000 square miles and has the distinction of being one of only three in the USA with lines of latitude and longitude for boundaries, ({{Colorado}{ID}} and {{Wyoming}{ID}} are the others). Getting to Utah is easy. There is an international airport at Salt Lake City while the I-15, I-70 and I-80 highways link it to the rest of {{America}{ID}}.

With its stunning scenery and good road network Utah is the perfect place to rent a 4x4. These rugged vehicles take you comfortably into the heart of parks such as the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest or tackle tough mountain roads for hiking days out or Winter skiing trips.

Choosing a vacation home in Utah puts you at the heart of wonderful outdoor activities. Hike, climb, canoe or cycle in Summer or head to the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons in Winter for excellent skiing and snowboarding.

Selecting a family-friendly rental home in the state is the perfect way to introduce children to the joys of fresh mountain air and the outdoor life. Tempt them by walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs at the state's Natural History Museum. Utah has more records of prehistoric dinosaur life than any other American state.

Utah is not just about the great outdoors, you can also enjoy science and culture. Search the stars at the Clark Planetarium, dip into the whimsical Gilgal Sculpture Garden or marvel at the Neoclassical architecture of the Utah State Capitol.

Enjoy this landscape of rounded mountains, jutting spires, and a landlocked reef. The perfect time to visit is as the sunset washes the scenery in a pinky glow.

If you've ever wondered what Mars looks like then visit the Arches National Park. Its Devil's Garden has over 2,000 natural arches.

If you're missing the beach in this landlocked state then head to Lake Powell. This huge reservoir has quiet coves, sandy beaches, and some serious waterskiing.

Discover Utah's own version of the Grand Canyon in this natural park. Head to the Island in the Sky for the best aerial view of the canyon.

Park City, a former coal-mining center, is where the rich and famous come to enjoy the outdoor life. Admire its quaint buildings while celebrity spotting or indulge in a bit of shopping on Main Street.

The climate of Utah varies widely from the modest Summers of the North to the desert climate of the South while apart from a few Southern valleys snow covers the whole state from November to March. For the best weather, fewer crowds, and beautiful Fall colors visit Utah in September and October.

While dipping into the scenic delights and outdoor activities of Utah you can also enjoy some of its annual festivals and events. Try January's Sundance Film Festival at Park City or the Tony-award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival which takes place each Fall in Cedar city.