Car Rental at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Airport travel guide

Whether it comes to world-famous companies or equally influential performers, Seattle remains a hotspot of creative energy. Considered by many to be one of the best places in the U.S. – both for visiting and living – it also provides access to the beautiful nature of Washington. These are three places to visit in and around it:

• Seattle Art Museum. Located in Downtown Seattle, the SAM is perhaps the most important art institution of Washington. Dating back to the 1930s, it presently welcomes about 750,000 visitors every year, and features exhibitions of indigenous Northwest Pacific art, contemporary American masters, as well as some classical European art. The museum also includes the Seattle Asian Art Museum (or SAAM) which you can find in the neighboring Capitol Hill, as well as the Olympic Sculpture Park. Visit the official website to learn more. 
• Central Waterfront. Over 8 miles (13 km) long, Seattle’s Central Waterfront is one of the most developed and most interesting areas of the city. Providing views of Elliot Bay, it is also the location of the 175-foot (53 m) high Seattle Great Wheel, Pier 57, Ted Griffin’s Seattle Marine Aquarium, and many other landmarks and attractions. Another fun place to visit is the neighboring Pike Place Market, equally well-known, particularly for fishermen selling their catch, artisans, and street performers.
• Olympic National Park. Not that close to the city – it is a full two hour drive away – Olympic National Park is nonetheless one of the most popular destinations for a day trip from Seattle. A place to enjoy the temperate rainforest that Washington is famous for, the park is also home to the Olympic Mountains, a rugged coastline, and many species of both land and marine animals. Much of the park is accessible by car, but, naturally, there are also hiking trails and campgrounds. 

Top international routes

• Vancouver, Canada
• Seoul, South Korea
• London, England
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Taipei, Taiwan

Main airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Connection, American Airlines, and Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, EVA Airlines, ANA Airlines

Terminals

Seattle-Tacoma Airport consists of the Main Terminal building with two loops connected by a south and north terminal. The North Terminal services Concourse N, D and C. The South Terminal services concourse S, B, and A . All areas of the airport are connected by walking paths or small-closed loop trains that bring people between terminals.

Location

Seattle-Tacoma Airport is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Downtown Seattle and about 25 miles (40 km) north of the city of Tacoma Link Light Rail.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $58 per day
• Medium cars - from $58 per day
• Large cars - from $45 per day
• SUVs - from $65 per day
• Premium cars - from $69 per day
• Vans - from $89 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.

Rent-a-Wreck is located within walking distance of the airport. Simply cross the sky bridge to the long-term parking lot and then walk half a block to their location. They will also provide a shuttle, if necessary.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many coffee shops, bars, fast food outlets, and restaurants in the Sea-Tac Airport.. Most of the shops, including duty-free outlets, are in the Main Terminal. You’ll also find ATMs, currency exchanges, 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.

Nearest gas station

There is a Chevron and an Acro station just north of the rental car facility on the Pacific Highway. At the intersection of the Pacific Highway and S 170th, there is a 76 and a Shell station — this is particularly convenient for those returning a car to Rent-a-Wreck.

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)