Lakewood car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Lakewood

  • For those considering car rentals in Lakewood, Washington, keep in mind that you will be able to cut your commute time roughly in half in Lakewood car rentals as compared to taking public transportation. You also have the freedom to access many parks, such as for American Lake Park, Sunnyside Beach Park, or Lakewold Gardens as well as places downtown, including  Lakewood Towne Center, the Lakewood City Hall, or the McGavrick Conference Center. For those driving car rentals in Lakewood, you can also drive into the Olympic mountains to the northwest and explore the Olympic National Forest.
  • Less than an hour's drive to the northeast, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) makes an ideal location for securing Lakewood car rentals. At SEA, the Rental Car Facility is off-site, and you can catch a complimentary shuttle from either the North End or the South End of the lower drive just outside Baggage Claim. The North stop is just outside Alaska Airlines and the South stop is just outside the international airlines. These shuttles run all day, 365 days of the year, about every 10 minutes.
  • Lakewood is situated in the Pacific Northwest among some of the most scenic roads in the country. These roads are well-maintained and make for pleasant, relaxing drives. However, if you drive to many of the scenic outlooks along Puget Sound, be cautious of people strolling, jogging, and cycling. Be especially on the lookout for families with children.  Rush hour traffic becomes most congested in Lakewood between 7 am and 9 am and then again between 4 pm and 6 pm near Fort Lewis, also known as JBLM, and just south of Lakewood through Nisqually Valley.
  • For those driving car rentals in Lakewood, one of your biggest challenges will be dealing with inclement weather. In Lakewood, there is precipitation falling for more than a third of the days in a year. And oddly enough, those driving car rentals in Lakewood need to beware of other drivers in the rain. You might assume that people in the Lakewood region are adept at driving in rainy weather, but that is not always the case, so drive defensively.
  • Book your car hire in Lakewood at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice hire cars in Lakewood are around 21% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Lakewood

  • How much is the price of fuel in Lakewood?

    The average price of fuel in Lakewood is R64,47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R774 and R1 032, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Lakewood?

    Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lakewood.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Lakewood?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Lakewood?

    A Special car hire in Lakewood costs R1 781 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Lakewood?

    An Intermediate car hire in Lakewood costs R1 098 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Lakewood?

    A Standard car hire in Lakewood costs R4 002 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Lakewood?

    For those considering car rentals in Lakewood, an SUV is an ideal choice. Because of Lakewood's frequent inclement weather, the power and grip of an SUV will be much appreciated by those driving car rentals in Lakewood. Furthermore, Lakewood is surrounded by natural wonders that will be easier to explore in an SUV. You can load it up with outdoor recreation equipment, picnic supplies, and friends. Also, since an SUV seat is slightly higher than that of a sedan, you will have better visibility while driving through some of the most scenic roads in America.

  • What's the speed limit in Lakewood?

    For those driving car rentals in Lakewood, keep in mind that most streets within the city have a speed limit of 25 mph. Any roads in school zones or through parks and frequently used recreation areas have a speed limit of 20 mph. And, according to Washington state law, you must drive at a safe speed considering existing conditions and hazards. So, keep in mind that if it is raining or there is another kind of precipitation, you can legally be ticketed for driving the posted speed limit when conditions demand that you should be driving more slowly. For those driving car rentals in Lakewood, use caution and common sense while driving in inclement weather.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lakewood?

    On Lakewood residential streets, you can park for free for up to 72 hours, except during street cleaning. So, when you park on a residential street, check for posted signs announcing street cleaning days and times. In downtown Lakewood, you will often find metered parking. There is usually a 2-hour limit and it usually costs $0.75 per hour. Most malls, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping plazas, hospitals, and transit stations offer free parking to patrons, usually for 2 hours.

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Lakewood car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

10,0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

9321 South Tacoma Way

+1 253 471 3907

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Nothing

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

7.0

4 locations in Lakewood

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3505 S Tacoma Way

+1 253 475 4500

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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9249 Pacific Ave

+1 253 531 4552

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940 Market Street

+1 253 573 1055

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9816 S Tacoma Way

+1 253 582 8240

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6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Can was older, had no way to play music except through aux cord. Radio antennae had been stolen and the van was all dented up. Had a plastic piece hanging off that flapped a lot as we drove. The staff was super friendly and helpful though. However, when I came by to drop off, there was only one employee in the whole establishment, and I waited for 10+ minutes before I even saw her! Again though, the staffer was friendly and helpful.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Zoe , the gal that helped me was exceptional....she was busy but was an absolute delight.. she is a keeper....thank you Enterprise

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Got a ride back to the mechanic to pick up my own car

Cons:

If they would have honored the price I had rented for online

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

KAYAK
Quick, easy, and friendly. Love this spot and the staff.

6,0 Okay

Kim, Nov 2021

KAYAK
The car itself was great and clean. There was nothing to complain about the car. My only problem was that when I booked the car online through Kayak, I specifically wanted an 8-seater car and I paid for that selection. Granted it said “8-seat car or something similar” but how is a 7-seater car similar to an 8-seater? It really made our trip difficult… Makes me not want to book through Kayak anymore; enterprise said they couldn’t see the number of seats requested and it only said luxury car.

2,0 Poor

Blake, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Odd weekend hours were not communicated.

1 out of 3

Budget

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Lakewood

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Locations in Lakewood

9321 South Tacoma Way

+1 253 582 5900

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

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Car was filthy inside & out when I picked it up. Picked up at Lakewood, WA location. Guy said they were almost finished vacuuming car. Car was never vacuumed; found toe nail clippings on drivers side, food crumbs all in the back and some kind of liquid stains/splatters all inside of doors. Never ever experienced this with any car rental ever. Drop off was smooth and went super fast!

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Sixt

7,2

Good

One location in Lakewood

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1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 600

+1 206 454 8256

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Thrifty

6,9

Okay

One location in Lakewood

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4802 S Tacoma Way

+1 253 474 6150

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Rent-A-Wreck

2,0

Poor

One location in Lakewood

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9313 South Tacoma Way

+1 253 584 1833

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Hertz

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One location in Lakewood

Locations in Lakewood

4802 S Tacoma Way

+1 253 474 6150

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I took an Uber that cost me $55 and came to pick up the car. They told me they don't have a car available for me and this was a non-refundable booking. And the person helping me wasn't nice about it all. This experience has been both inconvenient and disappointing.

2,0 Poor

Ratnanjali, Feb 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Even though I had a confirmation from Hertz, when I arrived at the location they specified, there was no car. The people who worked there were rude, loud, unhelpful. They told me my best option was to take an Uber 40 mins north to another location ($100 Uber ride). So not use this service! And do not if you can help it try to rent a car from Hertz in Tacoma because a reservation means 0.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
I reserved a car through kayak, made plans dependent on that car, then was told an hour before picking up the car that there were no cars available. Never renting a car through Hertz or Kayak again !

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I made the reservation for 12 noon on 12/16. We got there at 12:05 and the office closed at 12:00. They would not allow us to rent the car. Your website did not mention that the particular location closed at 12 pm. I should not have been able to make the reservation for 12 since they closed at 12. I was left without a car.

2,0 Poor

Kenneth, Sept 2020

KAYAK

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I did not even get to rent at all.
525 travellers who hired a car in Lakewood gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

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