Car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport from $56/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$56/day

Chevrolet Spark

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$69/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$56/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Thrifty	Intermediate	$102/day	$73/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

You should book your car hire in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Thrifty ($48.10/day), Budget ($50.52/day), and Avis ($57.38/day).

What is the best car hire company in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are Alamo (8.8, 78 reviews), Dollar (8.5, 119 reviews), and Sixt (7.4, 72 reviews).

What is the most popular car to hire in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. SUV cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport cost $181/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $143/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is January at an average cost of $52/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport when prices are $104/day on average, which tends to be 119% above the yearly average hire price for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Hertz operates 2 locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Car rentals at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are the perfect means of getting from the airport to downtown Seattle, Tacoma or any location you prefer. Car rentals are not only cheap but a fast way of getting around Seattle and its surrounding neighborhoods. With a car rental, travelers are assured of getting to their destinations. Car rentals save you the trouble of catching commuting schedules and paying steep fares. When you get a car rental, you have the freedom to ride to any points of interest, eateries and attractions at any time. Plus, travelers get all the comfort, privacy and space for luggage, which is hard to find in public transport means.
Acquiring car rentals at Seattle-Tacoma International Airports is an easy process if you have the proper paperwork. All rental car companies operate at an offsite location with free rides from the airport daily. The common airport shuttle bus offers free rides every 5min to the facility, taking about 2min. If you are from Seattle, the airport is accessible via Interstate 5. The SeaTac rental car facility provides services 24h a day for travelers to pick up car rentals at any time.
Once you are ready to return the car rental, input address 30 S.160th St., SeaTac, WA 98188 on the rental’s GPS and drive to the facility. Dropping off car rentals at a different location may add extra charges. Check with your rental company’s fuel policy to avoid extra charges as well. However, if you picked up the car rental with a full gas tank, ensure you return it with a full gas tank as you can be charged up to three times the average amount. Take out everything from the rental before handing back the key. Some companies will send personnel to inspect the car. Since the facility runs 24h a day, you can drop off car rentals at any time.
Specific hours and days of the week tend to be busier when picking up car rentals at Seattle Airport. Rush hours for pickups and drop-offs are weekdays from 11 am to 2 pm during the day and 8.30 pm to 11 pm at night. If you wish to avoid waiting in line, consider picking up at different hours or booking earlier for easy pickup. Travelers that make prior reservations have an easy pickup process as they will find their details at the parking lot and self-service kiosks.
25% of our users found a car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport for $85 or less
Book your car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documentation do I need when getting car rentals at Seattle Tacoma Airport?
To get car rentals at Seattle Tacoma Airport, customers have to be over 21 years old. Most car rental companies add a daily fee that varies per company for drivers under 25 years and over 70. Customers have to provide an unexpired driving permit. Foreigners whose driving licenses are not in English have to accompany the license with an IDP for translation. Customers also have to provide a valid debit or credit card to cover the cost of the rental car.
What amenities are available in the car rental facility at Seattle Tacoma Airport?
The SeaTac rental car facility provides a waiting area for customers to wait before picking up and dropping off car rentals. It features washrooms and payphones for customers to help themselves. There’s a parking lot and a designated area for customers with disabilities. It features elevators and ramps for easy access. There’s also a 24h shuttle offering rides to and from Seattle Tacoma Airport and the car rental facility.
Which car rental companies are easy to return to at Seattle Tacoma Airport?
Major car rental agencies have an easy return process. They include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Fox, Hertz, Sixt and Payless. These companies operate 24h daily and provide self-service kiosks for smooth pick up and drop off for Seattle Tacoma Airport car rentals.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Seattle/Tacoma Airport?
On average a car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport costs $105 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Seattle/Tacoma Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Seattle/Tacoma Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, and Sixt.

Alamo

8.8

Very Good

Read 78 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.4

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

from$211/day

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 S 160th St Ste 509

+1 833 329 8466

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

GENADI, June 2025

People mover

The first van I tried had a broken seat folding mechanism. The second one developed intermittent brake problem, had to call a tow truck and go for a replacement. Will certainly remember the Alamo as a rental company to avoid.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Luxury

The best rental car experience I’ve encountered

8.0 Very Good

Andrew, Aug 2024

Premium

Everything was great except the cleanliness of the vehicle. Last renter left hard mucus (boogers) on two different spots on driver side. They didn’t bother with wiping down steering column. Gross!

10.0 Wonderful

Lynne, Aug 2024

Intermediate

They are just smooth. They get through their lines quick. The car you reserve is available. They check you out quick.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

Christian at the front desk was super friendly and got us checked in quickly and off to select a car to get us going.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Luxury SUV

Great very good customer service

Dollar

8.5

Very Good

Read 119 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.1

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 S 160th St

+1 206 433 5825

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Supplier choice

New Corola, Toyota. If you are not familiar with car make and model features. You need to ask them to show you how things work...steering wheel controls and other premium model items. Also have $300-$500 available credit on you card that you use for rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Carrie, Feb 2025

Intermediate

I left my jacket in the car and contacted their lost and found department. Response was quick and effective. I was offered the option of having it mailed home. I'm extremely grateful.

2.0 Poor

Debbie, Jan 2025

Supplier choice

Couldn't cancel reservation ...no phone #to call and online wouldn't let me cancel. Plans changed...and now I'm being charged. Won't use 3rd party again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Supplier choice

The staff in SeaTac were very helpful and kind.

4.0 Mediocre

A, Dec 2024

Intermediate

The desk said, “there are cars but they aren’t ready.” They have a vague timeline, 15-20 minutes, but since there were so many people sitting and waiting for cars before me, I gave up and went to other counters until I found a car ready.

10.0 Wonderful

Jim, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

Everything was good no problems

Sixt

7.4

Good

Read 72 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.1

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

from$71/day

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 South 160th Street

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Premium

Promised car wasn’t available and they didn’t offer me a free upgrade for it. Ended up paying for upgrades

10.0 Wonderful

Ashley, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

Best car rental experience. Super easy check in, pick up, drop off. Car was in excellent condition and great value

6.0 Okay

Dalziel, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

The car I rented was not fully cleaned inside or out, there was nowhere to make damages on the vehicle prior to rental. The gas tank was only filled to 3/4 when I received it.

2.0 Poor

sam, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

I'm sorry I didn't go to deliver the car and I didn't travel to Seattle. I have Covid-19. I tried a lot to call the car rental company but no one answers the call.

2.0 Poor

Dara, Oct 2022

I was charged with the lost damage coverage which I had declined and I have had no response from the rep or manager on resolving the issue. Will not be doing business with this company in the future.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2022

I asked for a Toyota Camry or equivalent. They had one, but the agent asked if I wanted to be bumped up to a BMW 3. Between him wearing a mask, having a glass wall between us, him speaking rather quietly and me being 75, I thought he said "free upgrade". Turns out it cost me $150 for three days. Nice car but I didn't need the upgrade and would have declined had he communicated more clearly. Other than that, not a bad experience.

Budget

6.6

Okay

Read 89 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.8

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

from$56/day

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 South 160th Street

+1 206 444 7510

Monday	00:00 - 02:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, July 2025

Full-size SUV

I was scammed into buying an insurance.

10.0 Wonderful

Francesca, June 2025

Intermediate SUV

You need to hire more folks. The agents at the ticket counter were wonderful. But both had been working 16 hours that day. That is insane.

4.0 Mediocre

Marina, Apr 2025

Intermediate

Getting to the car rental facility at the Seattle airport was easy and straightforward. There was no line and no wait to see a customer service representative at the Budget counter. The rep was very friendly and professional, and even managed to upsell me on a larger vehicle than what I had originally reserved (partly because I was exhausted from a long trip and didn’t feel like haggling). Where I wish my experience had been better, though, is that she could have been more forthcoming with certain features of the upgrade that mattered, like the fact that there were no USB outlets anywhere in the vehicle, only USB-C. This meant that for my entire five hour drive, I was unable to charge my phone while using my navigation app (The vehicle’s gps navigation was unavailable for use as part of my rental agreement), and my battery almost died before I arrived at my destination.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Compact

She got me to upgrade and then a truck was in the space I was given so after looking all around I had to go to the Avis desk in the garage to get another car. Car was fine.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Full-size SUV

Honestly, bad. I pre paid the gas because the guy told me they offered a cheaper price, which wasn’t true, after, they charged me for a full tank even though I didn’t use it all.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

45 minute line upstairs to speak to a rep. 45 minute line in the garage waiting for a car which then was not what we had booked.

Payless

6.6

Okay

Read 71 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

7.0

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 South 160th Street

+1 206 496 1174

Monday	09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 21:00
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2.0 Poor

Anthony, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

Payless was not open. My rental had to be refunded.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, July 2024

People mover

Ease of rental, and had the car I needed. Excellent.

6.0 Okay

Deanna, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

thea

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

I called Payless to make sure I could pick up a car with my later flight (expected arrival time 10 pm), even though their office hours say they close at 10. The agent I spoke to said "that location allows for pick-up and drop-off 24/7. When I arrived 30 minutes late because of a delayed flight, the Payless counter was closed with a handwritten note to go to the Avis counter to pick up my car. After a 2 hour wait in the Avis rental line, I was required to rent a new car from Avis and was told they (the Avis counter) do not have access to the Payless inventory. Garbage experience!

2.0 Poor

Theresa, Oct 2023

Intermediate

I waited an hour at the counter upstairs to get the paperwork for a prepaid reservation. Then went downstairs where I waited another hour to be given a car. The employees told us we were lucky because others waited three hours earlier.

10.0 Wonderful

Amber, Oct 2023

Compact SUV

Process was easy, great service & the counter, good value.

Thrifty

6.5

Okay

Read 92 reviews

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.5

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

from$58/day

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 S 160th Street

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Thursday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday	00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
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