A block of rooms has been reserved for the convention at the venue, the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown. Call the hotel directly at 1-801-531-0800 to make a reservation and mention that you are attending the 2008 JACL National Convention. Reservations must be made by July 15, 2008 in order to receive discounted rates. The reservations department is open 24 hours. Convention Rooms are:

Single/Double Occupancy: $119 per night + tax
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown
75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
TEL: 1-801-531-0800
FAX: 1-801-532-4127

Rental Cars
A variety of rent-a-car companies are available within the Salt Lake City Airport. Rental car return is just as easy, with a special counter right across from check-in. Here are a few numbers for their local offices. Unfortunately, there is no special convention rate for car rentals.
Enterprise: 1-801-537-7433
Hertz: 1-801-575-2683
National: 1-801-575-2277
Budget: 1-801-575-2821

Taxi Service, etc.
A taxi ride from Salt Lake City Airport to the hotel averages $17 and can be hailed from stands located at the airport. XPRESS Shuttle charges $7 per person to the hotel, but reservations are suggested.
For the return to the airport, valet will hail a taxi for you, or the front desk can reserve an XPRESS Shuttle at your departure time.