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SeaTac car hire information

Pick-up locationSeaTac
Car typesLuxury SUV
Hire locations13
Airport locations12
Popular agenciesSixt

Cheap car hire in SeaTac

Luxury SUVR1 421/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in SeaTac

  • While SeaTac does have a decent array of public transport options available, it truly is a car city. With a car, visitors to the city can quickly go from petrol Works Park to Columbia City or anywhere else in the city quickly and easily, as most parts of the city are just a 10- to 20-minute drive from each other. The Pacific Northwest is famed for its natural beauty, and driving is certainly the best way to get to one of SeaTac’s neighboring national parks.
  • Looking to rent a car during your time in SeaTac? At SeaTac–Tacoma International Airport, the car hire facilities are located in a separate facility that is accessible via 24/7 shuttle buses found outside of baggage claim on both the north and south sides of the main terminal.
  • Like most of the larger cities in the U.S., SeaTac suffers from moderate to severe congestion during rush hour. SeaTac’s morning rush hour typically lasts from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the afternoon and evening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. However, congestion is not distributed equally across the city -- roads like the Northbound I-5 and I-405 are among the most congested.
  • Due to congestion on SeaTac’s highways, many of the highways have instituted a number of traffic control methods including ramp meters. Ramp meters are stop lights on highway entrance ramps that allow only one car through at a time at spaced intervals, thus preventing over-capacity on the highway.
  • Book your car hire in SeaTac at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini car hire in SeaTac are around -31% cheaper than other car types, on average

SeaTac car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in SeaTac 
Verified travelerSep 2023
Allow yourself extra time and if flying-return your rental the night before your flight. Enjoy a stress-free stay!
Verified travelerOct 2023
Plan on 60-90 minutes from the time you leave baggage claim to get your rental car.
AndyJul 2023
Picking up the car took a lot longer than expected since it required taking a bus/shuttle to the rental car area. Once at the rental pickup area, Sixt was extremely fast to process my pickup.
JesseJul 2023
Make sure you double check the address before you even think about leaving the airport cause shuttles might not take you to your vehicle

FAQs about hiring a car in SeaTac

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

    Fortunately for large families planning a trip to SeaTac, the roads in SeaTac can accommodate all sizes of vehicles. From SUVs to sedans, you will have no issue navigating the streets of SeaTac. Part of this is because of the relative youngness of the city; unlike many of the older cities in the US, SeaTac, for the most part, lacks the tiny one-way streets and alleys that are so typical of older cities.

  • What’s the speed limit in SeaTac?

    SeaTac’s urban areas feature the standard range of speed limits from 25 mph to 50 mph, depending on the road size. However, one detail to take note of is that many of the highways in SeaTac have lower speed limits than what you would see in other cities in the U.S. Many of the speed limits are adjusted actively, depending on the traffic conditions.

  • Where are the best places to park in SeaTac?

    Parking in downtown SeaTac is quite easy compared to other large cities in the U.S. Drivers will find that there is ample streetside and garage parking available throughout the downtown area and in other popular districts in the city. Parking garages are especially a good option if you plan on visiting sites such as Pike Place Market.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in SeaTac?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt (R1 421/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt 3150 South 160th Street 98188 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the best car hire company in SeaTac?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in SeaTac are Alamo (8,9, 212 reviews), and Sixt (7,9, 241 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in SeaTac?

    The average price of fuel in SeaTac is R67,21 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R806 and R1 075, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in SeaTac?

    Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in SeaTac.

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

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

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in SeaTac?

    A Mini car hire in SeaTac costs R1 712 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in SeaTac costs R1 003 per day, on average.

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

    A Special car hire in SeaTac costs R1 029 per day, on average.

SeaTac car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8,9

Very Good

788 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.6

One location in SeaTac

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Locations in SeaTac

3150 S 160th St Ste 509

+1 833 329 8466

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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8,0 Very Good

Oct 2023

KAYAK
good - would rent again

2,0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Vehicle required maintenance causing a trip disruption. Alamo was contacted and so far have failed to address the issues. Also vehicle was dirty upon pickup at SEATAC.

8,0 Very Good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I don't like that the SEA rental facility is off airport, but at least there wasn't a long line at Alamo and the agent was friendly and got my rental papers pretty quickly.

Cons:

It was so frustrating that I couldn't contact the SEA office of Alamo, even on the so-called direct line that had an auto answer saying it was SEA Alamo. Any button I pushed sent me back to corp call center and they couldn't answer questions I had, nor add a booster seat to the reservation.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff, easy drop off!

2,0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Michael was very friendly, but very misleading in telling me an upgrade to a small SUV would cost $27 for the 3 days, and not $27/day. He also stated that buying the gas ahead of time would cost me about $45 while filling it up myself might cost $65. I was charged $65. I won't be back

Cons:

Honesty!

6,0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Alamo had one agent at desk long line was formed. It took nearly one hours to rent this car

1 out of 116

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5

Very Good

136 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.1

One location in SeaTac

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3150 S 160th St Ste 508

+1 833 329 8464

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
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8,0 Very Good

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very quick and easy drop off place. Then got a quick ride to the terminal.

Cons:

It was hard to find the drop off site by GPS so we had to rely on signs alone. Upon exiting, the road split and it didn't tell us which one to take so we had to ask for directions. Other than that, it was fine.

3,2 Poor

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Unlimited Mileage

Cons:

It took almost 30 minutes to get someone to wait on us at the SEATAC airport.

9,6 Wonderful

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient and very quick to check out.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly helpful customer service

Cons:

Mpg wasn't ideal

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Renting a bigger car than the one we had planned was necessary for our vacation. Service was great.

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Efficient process from beginning to end

1 out of 15

Sixt

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.8

One location in SeaTac

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3150 South 160th Street

+1 888 749 8227

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
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2,0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
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

Oct 2022

KAYAK
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

Aug 2022

KAYAK
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.

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The agent who checked us in at the Seatac rental facility was wonderful. She made the whole experience top notch.

4,0 Mediocre

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The only downside to my experience was being quoted the cost, paying it upfront and then having it double after the rental. Still try to navigate Sixt’s support which has so far been akin to climbing Mt. Everest.

8,0 Very Good

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Got a nicer car then I booked or was expecting.

1 out of 126

Silvercar

9,0

Wonderful

7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in SeaTac

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16826 International Blvd

+1 855 359 2227

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
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8,0 Very Good

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Great service. They were very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

The price listed was not their actual price. Had to call in and get the prices changed. In this regard they were extremely helpful.

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Wonderful service from the time you arrive to picking up the car and return. Will definitely use them again and again.

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

the simplicity and no lines - use App

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car. Great service. Great price. Win all around.

1 out of 2

National

8,5

Very Good

7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

7.9

One location in SeaTac

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3150 S 160th St Ste 507

+1 833 329 8465

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
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8,0 Very Good

Jan 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Wish it was a little more affordable to rent an SUV.

6,8 Okay

Sep 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Good selection of cars. Easy pickup.

Cons:

Several vehicles I chose - but didn't drive away - wreaked of cigarettes! Are you guys charging/fining people afterwards when they blantantly disregard the agreement terms that say NO SMOKING - because National is clearly NOT doing anything to actually clean the horrible smell from the vehicles. This is a big problem I always have with National and in general the rental industry effectively encourages people to smoke in their vehicles as the do nothing to enforce - or recitify the problem after the fact.

1 out of 1

NextCar

5,6

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

5.8

One location in SeaTac

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3000 South 176th Street

+1 206 922 3713

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
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8,0 Very Good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Everything was as expected.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Alex, at Sea-Tac airport, could not have done better. He was friendly on the phone helping me with my reservation, ready for me when I arrived and efficient when I turned the car in. I will use NextCar again.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

3,2

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

3.0

One location in SeaTac

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20848 International Blvd

+1 800 940 5495

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2,0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Don’t call me 3 hours before pick up to tell me you can’t honor the rental. Also hold Economy accountable for having a valid contact phone number. Phone number on confirm is for Zeeba and the other is for an agency in Florida. I live in Kent WA.

4,4 Mediocre

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

I really enjoyed the spaciousness of this Ford Transit 13 passenger van

Cons:

The pickup address was incorrect. The van had a transmission issue and it was a very loud ride in this vehicle. I had no drop off instructions.

1 out of 1

Hertz

5,7

One location in SeaTac

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3201 S. 176th Street

+1 206 433 5275

Monday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:30
Wednesday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:30
Friday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I loved the 2017 Ford Focus I got. I was great to drive.

6,8 Okay

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

When I finally got my rental car, it was very nice, new, and clean. The girl at the Hertz desk at the Marriott was very personable, and even walked out to the car with me to show me some of its features. I would definitely rent from the Marriott airport Hertz location again.

Cons:

When booking my rental car, I chose the "airport" location in Seattle. Upon arrival I took the shuttle to the huge car rental location, waited in line over 1/2 hour, only to find that I needed to go to the Hertz desk at the Marriott airport hotel. So, I had to lug all my luggage around the rental car building, find the shuttle back to the airport, then find a different shuttle for the Marriott, get there and get my rental car. I was very frustrated as it took over 90 minutes to do this. If there are 2 "Airport" locations for Hertz, they should specify which one!! Next time I travel to Seattle I will know, and will actually specifically seek out the Marriott location. Not only was it less expensive there, there was no wait, and the customer service folks were all very helpful. Hertz just needs to indicate which location you are renting from.

9,2 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to pick-up, easy to drop-off. Close to the airport but without the taxes. Service man was pleasant and office was nice in Marrott hotel. No up charges.

Cons:

A little more than we'd have liked to pay, but who doesn't like to pay less?!

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick-up and drop off were easy at my location. Only charged exactly as quoted. Nice, clean car that handled well.

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of rental, got lucky with a brand new car, nice features, easy system for pickup and dropoff.

Cons:

Had to walk a bit from the airport to the mariott location as I didnt realize it was an off airport location. However it still turned out better than expected in spite of this.

1 out of 2

AutoEurope

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Priceline

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Seattle Airport

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Rent-A-Wreck

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3000 South 176th Street

+1 206 922 3713

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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3150 S 160Th St Ste 509, Suite 509, Seatac, , USA Washington

+1 914 368 0091

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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

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19102 Des Moines Memorial Drive

+1 800 940 9332

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1615 travellers who hired a car in SeaTac gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6,7

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Mini

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