Urgent Care in Salt Lake City, UT
31 verified clinics · Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
31 clinics found
Redwood Urgent Care - University of Utah Health Care
1525 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Dr. Ding & Salt Lake City Urgent Care (Salt Lake)
3090 3300 S #100, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Granger Medical Clinic - Urgent Care, West Valley
2965 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
South Jordan Urgent Care - University of Utah Health Care
5126 W Daybreak Pkwy #300, South Jordan, UT 84095
U of U Health South Jordan Health Center
5126 W Daybreak Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
Student Health Center
1 Student Health Center, 555 S Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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Urgent Care in Salt Lake City, UT — Overview
Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city of Utah, home to about 200,000 residents and a metropolitan area of 1.3 million (the Salt Lake City metro; the larger Wasatch Front urban corridor stretches north to Ogden and south to Provo with 2.7 million residents — over 80% of Utah's population). Founded in 1847 by Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young, Salt Lake City is the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), with Temple Square (including the Salt Lake Temple and LDS Conference Center) as the city's spiritual core. The city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is a major gateway to some of the finest ski resorts in North America (Alta, Snowbird, Park City Mountain, Deer Valley — all within 45 minutes). The economy is driven by technology (Silicon Slopes includes eBay, Adobe, Oracle, Overstock.com, Zions Bancorporation HQ), finance, tourism, and outdoor recreation. Major universities: University of Utah (34,000 students, flagship state university) and Salt Lake Community College.
Healthcare in the Wasatch Front is anchored by two major systems: University of Utah Health — the state's only academic medical system, operating University of Utah Hospital (540 beds, Level I Trauma Center, only Level I in Utah and much of the Intermountain West), Huntsman Cancer Institute (NCI-designated, one of 53 US comprehensive cancer centers), Utah Moran Eye Center, plus 12 neighborhood clinics. And Intermountain Healthcare — one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the US (33 hospitals, 385 clinics across 7 states), headquartered in Salt Lake City. Intermountain operates Intermountain Medical Center (flagship Murray, 504 beds, Level I Trauma), LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City), Primary Children's Hospital (Utah's only freestanding peds hospital, top-20 US pediatric), Utah Valley Hospital, McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden), plus 100+ clinics. HCA Healthcare operates MountainStar Healthcare (Timpanogos Regional, Lakeview Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, and more). Steward Health Care operates Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. Walk-in urgent care is served by Intermountain InstaCare (large system of Intermountain walk-in centers), University of Utah Health Urgent Care, MountainStar Urgent Care (HCA), AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, Carbon Health, NextCare, MinuteClinic at CVS, and Revere Health (Provo-based multi-specialty group).
This directory covers verified urgent care locations across Salt Lake City proper (Downtown/Temple Square, The Avenues, Sugar House, Capitol Hill, Liberty Wells, Marmalade, 9th & 9th, Rose Park, East Bench, Central City) and the Wasatch Front metro — Salt Lake County (West Valley City, Sandy, West Jordan, Draper, Murray, Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan, Riverton, Taylorsville, Kearns, Magna, Herriman, Bluffdale), Davis County (Bountiful, Layton, Centerville, Farmington, Kaysville, Clearfield, North Salt Lake), Utah County (Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork — southern Wasatch Front), and Tooele County (Tooele). Whether you need same-day care near University of Utah Hospital, a walk-in clinic in Sugar House, or after-hours care in Sandy or Layton, you'll find the nearest verified option with hours, insurance, and directions.
Common questions about urgent care in Salt Lake City
Quick answers before you visit.
What insurance do urgent care clinics in Salt Lake City, UT accept?
Most urgent care clinics in Salt Lake City accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Utah Medicaid, and TRICARE. Specific in-network coverage varies by clinic — check the individual clinic page for the most accurate list, or call the clinic directly to confirm before your visit.
Which urgent care networks are strongest in Salt Lake City?
The largest walk-in care networks in the Salt Lake City area include University of Utah Health, Intermountain Healthcare, and MountainStar Healthcare. See the 'Local networks' section on this page for a description of each — their typical services, affiliated hospitals, and FAQs about insurance acceptance.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER in Salt Lake City?
Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in Salt Lake City costs $25–$75 with insurance (copay), or $100–$200 cash-pay for a basic visit. An ER visit averages $1,500–$2,500 even for non-emergency issues. Urgent care is appropriate for fevers, flu, UTIs, pink eye, minor injuries, strep, and most same-day concerns — reserve the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or trouble breathing.
Do Salt Lake City urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
All Salt Lake City urgent care clinics accept walk-ins — that's their core business. Many large chains (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, and Solv-partnered clinics) also let you reserve a time slot online to skip the waiting room. Wait times are typically posted live on each clinic's website.
Are there pediatric urgent care options in Salt Lake City?
Most adult urgent cares in Salt Lake City see children age 1 and older. For infants under 12 months or complex pediatric presentations, look for dedicated pediatric urgent care — PM Pediatric Care, children's-hospital-affiliated walk-in centers, or pediatric-specific clinics. Check individual clinic pages for pediatric availability and age ranges.
How late are urgent care clinics open in Salt Lake City?
Most Salt Lake City urgent care clinics are open 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Some major-chain locations (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra) offer extended or weekend hours, and a handful operate 24/7. Check the 'hours' line on each individual clinic page for current operating times — clinic schedules change, so we recommend confirming before travel.