Car Rental at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, USA - Washington
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$59.10 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$63.03 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$88.02 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$123.37 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$131.07 / per day
Special SUV
Jeep Wrangler Sport or similar
Jeep Wrangler Sport
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
FOX
$236.84 / per day
Premium
BMW 2 Series or similar
BMW 2 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$67.04 / per day
Luxury
BMW 3 series or similar
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$69.76 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:18 on 2023-05-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$104.78 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h
60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
9.8
Average gasoline price
$1.32 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.59 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.10 per liter
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Seattle-Tacoma Airport is also sometimes called Sea-Tac Airport or simply Sea-Tac. It is a major airport in the Pacific Northwest and the gateway to the state of Washington. Seattle is a delight of a city for tourists, and SeaTac serves as the best way to get there for those from out of state. 

Don't miss the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Boeing Factory north of Seattle in Everett. 

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

  • Convertibles - from $131 per day
  • Large cars - from $59 per day
  • Medium cars - from $59 per day
  • Vans - from $196 per day
  • Premium cars - from $67 per day
  • Small cars - from $63 per day
  • SUVs - from $70 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. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

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)
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.
Fact checked by:
Berty and Emily Mandagie
FFact checked and updated by Berty and Emily Mandagie, the Pacific Northwest travel writers and photographers behind TheMandagies.com. They capture the region through digital and film photography, highlighting candid experiences and unstaged moments. Their mission is to make the outdoors more accessible by being a trusted resource for PNW information, inspiration, and creativity.

Airport info

Rating
7.9
  • Getting to the airport 8.1
  • Check-in and departures 8.3
  • Terminal facilities 7.9
  • Wi-Fi 7.8
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.7
  • Lounge 7.7

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • IATA: SEA
  • ICAO: KSEA
  • Name: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Distance from city: 10 miles / 16.1 km

Top 4 Locations near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

  1. 18.0 km / 11.2 miles away
  2. 150.3 km / 93.4 miles away
  3. 276.7 km / 171.9 miles away
  4. 359.0 km / 223.1 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
$40.73
January
$52.15
February
$39.18
March
$55.61
April
$66.73
May
$91.07
June
$88.18
July
$82.92
August
$66.24
September
$53.36
October
$51.98
November
$71.11
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is March — when rental costs average $39.18 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $91.07 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 13 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average rental length at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
11
January
5
February
9
March
8
April
7
May
10
June
10
July
13
August
12
September
9
October
11
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in August, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
39%
January
41%
February
25%
March
66%
April
69%
May
166%
June
218%
July
271%
August
133%
September
83%
October
22%
November
66%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, NextCar, SIXT, Europcar, Rent a Wreck
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $59 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
NextCar Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
NextCar Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
NextCar Toyota Prius 4 1 Large cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 2 1 Small cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Netherlands
Nissan Versa
January 12, 2023
Amazing nature, amazing culture!
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
April 15, 2022
The Chihuly Glass Museum and Garden was spectacular. Bainbridge Island was beautiful. Sitting on a rocky beach there sunning was peaceful. Listening to the string quartet downtown was lovely. The Mexican restaurant there was excellent. St. Ann's Church in Queen Ann District was very welcoming with a good choir.
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
May 21, 2021
It gave us the flexibility to see other towns and travel independently.
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.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
NextCar
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$104.78
Lowest daily price
$59.10
Total cars available
95

Top 14 Suppliers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2023

Alamo
Exceptional 9.2 / 11 reviews
+18333298466
3150 S 160th St Ste 507 Suite 507, SeaTac, WA 98188
$118 - $182
Thrifty
Exceptional 9 / 13 reviews
+18772830898
3150 S 160Th Street
$63 - $147
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
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
SIXT
Excellent 8.6 / 5 reviews
+18887498227
3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
$59 - $98
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
FOX
FOX
Excellent 8.5 / 4 reviews
+18002254369
3150 South 160th Street, Seattle.
$237 - $320
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30
Wed:00:00-00:30
Thu:00:00-00:30
Fri:00:00-00:30
Sat:00:00-00:30
Sun:00:00-00:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
8333298464
3150 S 160TH ST STE 508
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:59
Tue:05:00-23:59
Wed:05:00-23:59
Thu:05:00-23:59
Fri:05:00-23:59
Sat:05:00-23:59
Sun:05:00-23:59
National
National
Excellent 8.5
8333298465
3150 S 160TH ST STE 507, SUITE 507
$121 - $186
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.5
+12064335825
3150 S 160Th St
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:30; 05:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.5
2062772300
3150 S 160Th Street, Suite 510
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
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
+12064447510
3150 South 160Th Street
$85 - $206
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Carwiz
Carwiz
Excellent 8.5
2067370293
17801 International Blvd;
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-21:00
Fri:09:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Payless
Payless
Excellent 8.4
2064961174
3150 S 160Th Street
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-22:00
Fri:09:00-22:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.3 / 10 reviews
+12064335231
3150 South 160Th Street
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Rent a Wreck
Excellent 8 / 4 reviews
+12069223713
3000 South 176Th Street
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:09:00-18:00
NextCar
Good 6.6 / 15 reviews
+12069223713
3000 South 176Th Street
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:09:00-18:00
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