Car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport from R982/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

R982/day

Nissan Sentra

or similar Medium

R988/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

R994/day

Toyota Camry

or similar Large

R999/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Van

R1 577/day

Mazda CX-90

or similar 4x4

R1 289/day

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

or similar Large

R1 307/day

BMW 3 Series

or similar Luxury

R1 361/day

BMW X1

or similar 4x4

R1 481/day

Honda CR-V

or similar 4x4

R1 030/day

Chevrolet Trailblazer

or similar 4x4

R1 030/day

Dodge Journey

or similar 4x4

R1 176/day

BMW X3

or similar 4x4

R1 547/day

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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.
Book your car hire at Seattle/Tacoma Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

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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.
What is the best car hire company at Seattle/Tacoma Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Seattle/Tacoma Airport are Alamo (8,8, 147 reviews), Dollar (8,5, 230 reviews), and Sixt (7,3, 127 reviews).
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 Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Fox, and Hertz.

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Alamo

8,8

Very Good

Read 81 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.4

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

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
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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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

6,0 Okay

Diana, Jul 2024

Luxury SUV

Did not receive level and type car I paid for

Dollar

8,5

Very Good

Read 120 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.0

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 S 160th St

+1 206 433 5825

Monday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday	05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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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

7,3

Good

Read 77 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.1

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 South 160th Street

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday	00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Sunday	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 88 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.9

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 South 160th Street

+1 206 444 7510

Monday	00:00 - 02:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 02:00
Thursday	00:00 - 02:00
Friday	00:00 - 02:00
Saturday	00:00 - 02:00
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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.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Premium SUV

Our rental vehicle was great until the low oil light came on as we waited to exit the parking garage. At first they were to add oil then switched us to another vehicle. To exit SEA it takes about 40 minutes in the cue to exit, because of the vehicle switch we got to go through that process twice. Budget was good enough to supply us with another vehicle. Obviously it was a rush job because the windshield was smudge and not clean as well with the cab of the vehicle. They did discount our bill to reflect the inconvenience. As we drove our replacement vehicle, toward the end of the rental the low oil message came on the dash our replacement vehicle too. After that all was good until our return home when I received a message our vehicle was 3 days late being returned. We returned our vehicle on its return date 1 hour early. After a other 30 minutes on the phone, off and on waiting they found their mistake and told me all was good. The rental was good, not excellent for the price and moderate inconvenience. I would still shop Budget again for our next car rental need. They just need to tighten up a bit.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Full-size SUV

This was the worst car rental experience we’ve ever had. It was a 2.5 hour wait to get a car. They didn’t have enough cars there for the reservations they took, and they didn’t have enough workers. Luckily I wasn’t too far back in the line. People behind me were going to be there until 4am before getting a car. I had made a 10pm pickup, which they took the reservation, yet they were closed and sent us all over to Avis. . Absolutely horrific.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

The line was so crazy long I just took an Uber.

6,0 Okay

Mark, Sept 2024

Full-size

Got rebate due to problem with tires.

Thrifty

6,5

Okay

Read 91 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.6

One location in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

Locations in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport

3150 S 160th Street

+1 877 283 0898

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

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2,0 Poor

Carly, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

They ran out of cars even though it was prepaid and we have had the WORST TIME getting a refund

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Luxury SUV

The car smelled like cigarettes. My family has health issues and wouldn’t get in the car because of the smell.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

The car was fine with good gas mileage. However, the gas tank was half full when I entered the car and them filling it added unnecessary time and hassle to my pick up experience. Totally avoidable and lame.

8,0 Very Good

John, Jul 2024

Compact

I really liked their new service where the car can be made ready for you so you can skip the line and just go directly to the vehicle.

8,0 Very Good

Joanne, Jun 2024

Luxury SUV

Loved the vehicle. The pickup was slow due to lots of rental customers but the drop off was quick.

10,0 Wonderful

Sruthi, May 2024

Full-size SUV

Overall experience was great! Easy and convenient. Car was great! And we will definitely be renting again from Thrifty.

Payless

6,4

Okay

Read 73 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.8

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
Wednesday	09:00 - 21:00
Thursday	09:00 - 21:00
Friday	09:00 - 21:00
Saturday	09:00 - 21:00
Sunday	09:00 - 21:00