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On average a rental car in Olympia costs $68 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Olympia found in the last 2 weeks is $33.
The average gas price in Olympia is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Olympia.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Olympia costs $137 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Olympia costs $105 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Olympia costs $121 per day, on average.
In Olympia, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 4424 Lacey Boulevard Southeast (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Olympia costs $474 per week ($68 per day).
On average a rental car in Olympia costs $2,031 per month ($68 per day).
Most car rental providers in Olympia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Olympia, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Olympia.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Olympia so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
When renting your car from Olympia car rentals, you have to consider the capacity of the car versus the number of users. If you are traveling solo, you may consider renting an economy car. With an economy car, you will find it easy to navigate through the narrow Olympia alleys. It’s also easier to squeeze it into the limited parking spaces in the highly competitive Olympia parking lots. If you’re traveling as a group of more than five, consider renting an SUV or minibus.
Yes. Road tolls are some of the extra costs you are likely to incur when driving your rental car in Olympia. Lake Olympia Parkway and Fort Bend Parkway are some of the toll roads in the city that you should be aware of.
When driving your rented car from the car rentals in Olympia, you should maintain Thurston County’s recommended speed limits. The adopted traffic code’s Chapter 12.105 – “Speed Limits and Restrictions,” recommends a speed limit of 20 mph when driving within the school zones, 25 mph for the residential plats, and 50 mph on all county roads.
Any time you enter a congestion charge zone, you will pay a congestion fee for your rental car like any other vehicle. You will know that you are entering Olympia's congestion charge zone when you see a signpost of white "c" in a red circle.
To benefit from free parking, you can either consider booking a hotel with onsite free parking or maximize your chances to park in the areas north of the Capitol Campus or downtown on a holiday, weekend, or on the weeknights from 5 pm. During weekdays, you will have to pay for the metered parking in 2, 3, and 9-hour meter rates. Some of these metered parking lots include; East Plaza Garage, located in Washington State Capitol Building and Campus, State Ave NE Parking, located on 222 State Ave NE, or the Jefferson St SE Parking, located on 611 Jefferson St SE.
2 locations in Olympia
Locations in Olympia
1100 Plum Street Southeast
360-943-3906
4424 Lacey Boulevard Southeast
+1 360 491 5556
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9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Good location.Cons:
Lobby is clean, but could use an upgrade.5.2 Fair
Mar 2019
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The staff was friendly but not prepared to handle the volume of customers in the loby. Training was an obvious issue as only in person knew what to do.Cons:
Better trained staff and a cleaner store front. A print machine that prints legibly. I couldn’t varify the rental car return location with my receipt because the rental contract was printed poorly.8.8 Very good
Nov 2018
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Staff at both ends was great, corteuos and friendlyCons:
No xm radio2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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Despite reserving a vehicle online, there was no car available to pick up. The owner of the location berated me on the phone.4.4 Mediocre
Sep 2016
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Car was cleanCons:
Huge push and advertisements for GPS. None. No maps, no instructions or help with car. Stripped out manual,9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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Peppy little car, wonderful to drive. Straight forward pick up and drop off. Like that we had unlimited miles and economical on gas. We were d going to be charged for an extra day sure being two hours late at drop off, but they got the time wrong on pick up and we were an hour late, and amended invoice4 locations in Olympia
Locations in Olympia
1219 Carpenter Rd Se Ste A
+1 360 456 0786
2400 Carriage Loop Sw
+1 360 956 3714
2802 Pacific Ave Se
+1 360 438 1278
9816 S Tacoma Way
+1 253 582 8240
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Yes they were.Cons:
I think it is very good.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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Got a ride back to the mechanic to pick up my own carCons:
If they would have honored the price I had rented for online2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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They didn't even have the car I reserved10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The staff was awesome! AND when I needed a ride back to my hotel, the Manager gladly and with kindness went out of his way to take care of me.Cons:
Can't think of any at this moment. Thank you!10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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Staff was friendly and helpful7.2 Good
Jul 2020
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Pick up was rocky, she really had a problem with us not buying their insurance and using our own.One location in Olympia
Locations in Olympia
4424 Lacey Boulevard Southeast
+1 360 491 5626
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.4 Very good
Jul 2019
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Warn passengers that their iPhone map may direct them to 1919 5th ave w. Which is a ways from 1919 5th ave. I almost missed drop off because of this- my mistake but probably will happen to others.Cons:
Could be friendlier at the downtown drop off ....8.4 Very good
Oct 2017
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car was clean and in excellent conditionCons:
busy at counter with both pickup and drop2.0 Poor
Sep 2017
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Car performed well and met our needs.Cons:
Took over an hour of waiting in line to pick up car as the staff was slow. They rushed through the contract process and we were not informed about additional fees that were charged. Car exterior was not clean. When returning the vehicle additional fees were not explained as well. Will never rent from this location, or from Avis again.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2015
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Perfect car for our needs, easy to drive. The people we dealt with on both ends of our trip were very helpful and curteous.2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
2 locations in Olympia
Locations in Olympia
2015 Cooper Point Road Sw
+1 360 786 5665
400 Cooper Point Sw Suite 145
+1 360 352 0171
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $68/day |
Good deal | $43/day |
Pick-up location | Olympia |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget |