Car Rental at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:03 on 2021-03-01. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Seattle-Tacoma Airport is also sometimes called Sea-Tac Airport or simply Sea-Tac.
Top international routes
- Vancouver
- Seoul
- London
- Frankfurt
- Dubai
- Beijing
Main airlines
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Connection, American Airlines, and Hainan Airlines
Terminals
Seattle-Tacoma Airport consists of the Main Terminal building with Concourses A, B, C, and D, as well as the North Satellite Terminal and South Satellite Terminal. All areas of the airport are connected by an automated three-line people mover system, and there’s also a free shuttle train that runs between the main terminal and the satellite terminals.
Location
Seattle-Tacoma Airport is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Seattle center and about 25 miles (40 km) north of the city of Tacoma. Motorways WA-518 and I-5, and 7th Avenue are the main roads connecting the airport to Seattle.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $56 per day
- Medium cars - from $53 per day
- Vans - from $121 per day
- Premium cars - from $87 per day
- Small cars - from $51 per day
- SUVs - from $76 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located in the separate Sea-Tac car rental facility, which is close to the airport and which you can get to with a free shuttle bus.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many coffee shops, bars, fast food outlets, and restaurants. Most of the shops, including duty-free outlets, are in the Main Terminal. You’ll also find ATMs, currency exchanges in Concourse A and in the South Satellite Terminal, a nearby hotel, children’s play areas, baby changing rooms, mobile device charging desks, a massage bar, art exhibitions, and a meditation room. The Experience the City of Music program offers live music concerts every day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Luggage storage is located in the baggage claim area, between carousels 12 and 13. Seattle-Tacoma Airport is fully equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Shell gas station at 17010 International Boulevard can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to Seattle.
Popular one-way rentals
- Vancouver, Canada (157 mi / 253 km)
- Las Vegas (1,121 mi / 1,804 km)
- Bellingham (103 mi / 166 km)
- Calgary (686 mi / 1,104 km)
- San Francisco (799 mi / 1,286 km)
- Portland (165 mi / 265 km)
Airport info
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- IATA: SEA
- ICAO: KSEA
- Name: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 416,124
- Passengers (per year): 46,934,194
- Distance from City: 10 miles / 16.1 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +1 (206) 787 5388
Top 3 Locations near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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Car Rental at Bellingham International Airport from $81.03 per day132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Tri-Cities Airport from $27.29 per day287.1 km / 178.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Spokane International Airport from $27.29 per day360.0 km / 223.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is October when prices for an Economy class start from $34.76. You can see that this is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in July (when rental prices start at $117.31 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in December the average rental period is 15 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in February.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Rent a Wreck | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| FOX | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Rent a Wreck | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Dodge Grand Caravan | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
AA
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
May 21, 2021
It gave us the flexibility to see other towns and travel independently.
JF
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus 3d
October 30, 2020
Not as bad as it looks on the news. If you time it right, with the covid the traffic isn't even that bad.
Top 12 Suppliers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2021
+18333298466
3150 S 160th St Ste 507 Suite 507, SeaTac, WA 98188
$81 - $281
National
8333298465
3150 S 160TH ST STE 507, SUITE 507
$97 - $337
+18887498227
3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
$45 - $206
Europcar
+12064444974 / +18007775500
3150 S 160th St Ste, SeaTac, WA 98188
$34 - $50
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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Dollar
2064335825
3150 S 160TH ST
FOX
+12068589690 / +18002254369
3150 South 160th Street, Seattle.
$51 - $53
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30
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Dollar
+12064335825
3150 S 160Th St
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
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Thrifty
+18772830898
3150 S 160Th Street
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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+12064335231
3150 South 160Th Street
$27 - $101
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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Budget
+12064447510
3150 South 160th Street Seattle-tacoma Intl Airport
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
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8333298466
3150 S 160Th St Ste 509
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
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