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Cheap car rentals in SeaTac

Intermediate$30/day
Standard$48/day
Full-size$39/day
Minivan$46/day
Full-size SUV$56/day
Premium$57/day
Luxury$78/day
Pickup truck$57/day
Supplier choice$35/day
Standard SUV$36/day
Intermediate SUV$51/day
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Top tips for renting a car in SeaTac

  • One thing to consider before heading out in SeaTac car rentals are the seatbelt laws you will find in the state of Washington. Anybody that is either older than eight years old or taller than 4'9" must wear a seatbelt when they are in the car. For kids younger than eight or smaller than 4'9", they must ride in either a booster seat or an approved child safety restraint system. In addition, children that are 13 years old or younger must always ride in the backseat of the vehicle. It is also important to remember that this is a primary law, so you can get pulled over by the police for not wearing a seatbelt.
  • An important law to know about before driving car rentals in SeaTac are laws regarding texting and driving. In the state of Washington, it is against the law to have your cell phone in your hand while driving a SeaTac car rental. You can use a cell phone if you can do so in a hands-free manner. One of the quirks of this law is that you must be able to start the use of your phone with just a single touch. If stopped in your car and parked outside the flow of traffic, you can use your phone normally without any hands-free device.
  • One reason that many people visit the Seattle area and get great car rentals in SeaTac is to do sports on some of the many waterways you will find in the area. The problem that visitors to this area often have is it is easy to get lost, especially when you start heading out to some remote locations. That is why adding a navigation system to your rental is such a good idea. This is also a great time to try renting an SUV or maybe even a pickup truck to take all your fellow travelers and their gear to some of these great spots.
  • While SeaTac does have a decent array of public transport options available, it truly is a car city. With a car, visitors to the city can quickly go from Gas Works Park to Columbia City or anywhere else in the city quickly and easily, as most parts of the city are just a 10- to 20-minute drive from each other. The Pacific Northwest is famed for its natural beauty, and driving is certainly the best way to get to one of SeaTac’s neighboring national parks.
  • Looking to rent a car during your time in SeaTac? At SeaTac–Tacoma International Airport, the car rental facilities are located in a separate facility that is accessible via 24/7 shuttle buses found outside of baggage claim on both the north and south sides of the main terminal.
  • Like most of the larger cities in the U.S., SeaTac suffers from moderate to severe congestion during rush hour. SeaTac’s morning rush hour typically lasts from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the afternoon and evening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. However, congestion is not distributed equally across the city -- roads like the Northbound I-5 and I-405 are among the most congested.
  • Due to congestion on SeaTac’s highways, many of the highways have instituted a number of traffic control methods including ramp meters. Ramp meters are stop lights on highway entrance ramps that allow only one car through at a time at spaced intervals, thus preventing over-capacity on the highway.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in SeaTac for $50 or less
  • Book your rental car in SeaTac at least 6 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in SeaTac are around 12% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini rental cars in SeaTac are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

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SeaTac car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8.9

Very good

777 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.6

Locations in SeaTac

3150 S 160th St Ste 509

+1 833 329 8466

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I don't like that the SEA rental facility is off airport, but at least there wasn't a long line at Alamo and the agent was friendly and got my rental papers pretty quickly.

Cons:

It was so frustrating that I couldn't contact the SEA office of Alamo, even on the so-called direct line that had an auto answer saying it was SEA Alamo. Any button I pushed sent me back to corp call center and they couldn't answer questions I had, nor add a booster seat to the reservation.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff, easy drop off!

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Michael was very friendly, but very misleading in telling me an upgrade to a small SUV would cost $27 for the 3 days, and not $27/day. He also stated that buying the gas ahead of time would cost me about $45 while filling it up myself might cost $65. I was charged $65. I won't be back

Cons:

Honesty!

6.0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Alamo had one agent at desk long line was formed. It took nearly one hours to rent this car

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and patience

Cons:

Everything went really well

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I thought the man at the desk was very friendly and gave helpful directions to me since I had never rented at SEATAC before

Cons:

The car was filthy on the inside, we had to get rags and wipe it down because it was disgusting. Also, the attendants at the car lot didn’t offer help, my car was missing a hubcap when I picked it up and there was no one to report it to, and it was unclear what to do about that, so I just left. When I dropped off the car the return man said that I should have reported it to someone because otherwise I would be charged. He listened to what I told him about the pick up and was gracious thankfully.

1 out of 113

Sixt

8.1

Very good

658 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.7

Locations in SeaTac

3150 South 160th Street

+1 888 749 8227

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
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

Aug 2022

KAYAK
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.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The agent who checked us in at the Seatac rental facility was wonderful. She made the whole experience top notch.

4.0 Mediocre

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The only downside to my experience was being quoted the cost, paying it upfront and then having it double after the rental. Still try to navigate Sixt’s support which has so far been akin to climbing Mt. Everest.

8.0 Very good

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Got a nicer car then I booked or was expecting.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Kayak quoted me a price for a car that Sixt did not have in stock. It cost me $60 to get to the airport to find this out. The car they did have would have been an additional $500. Apparently this happens all the time with customers referred to them by Kayak- the website does not make sure the cars are available before offering them to customers. A waste of time and money. I will not be using Kayak again.

1 out of 125

Silvercar

9.5

Wonderful

7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.0

Locations in SeaTac

16826 International Blvd

+1 855 359 2227

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Great service. They were very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

The price listed was not their actual price. Had to call in and get the prices changed. In this regard they were extremely helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Wonderful service from the time you arrive to picking up the car and return. Will definitely use them again and again.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

the simplicity and no lines - use App

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car. Great service. Great price. Win all around.

1 out of 2

NextCar

9.0

Wonderful

2 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

Locations in SeaTac

3000 South 176th Street

+1 206 922 3713

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Everything was as expected.

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Alex, at Sea-Tac airport, could not have done better. He was friendly on the phone helping me with my reservation, ready for me when I arrived and efficient when I turned the car in. I will use NextCar again.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

3.2

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

3.0

Locations in SeaTac

20848 International Blvd

+1 800 940 5495

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2.0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Don’t call me 3 hours before pick up to tell me you can’t honor the rental. Also hold Economy accountable for having a valid contact phone number. Phone number on confirm is for Zeeba and the other is for an agency in Florida. I live in Kent WA.

4.4 Mediocre

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

I really enjoyed the spaciousness of this Ford Transit 13 passenger van

Cons:

The pickup address was incorrect. The van had a transmission issue and it was a very loud ride in this vehicle. I had no drop off instructions.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

Locations in SeaTac

3150 S 160th St Ste 508

+1 833 329 8464

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very quick and easy drop off place. Then got a quick ride to the terminal.

Cons:

It was hard to find the drop off site by GPS so we had to rely on signs alone. Upon exiting, the road split and it didn't tell us which one to take so we had to ask for directions. Other than that, it was fine.

3.2 Poor

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Unlimited Mileage

Cons:

It took almost 30 minutes to get someone to wait on us at the SEATAC airport.

9.6 Wonderful

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient and very quick to check out.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly helpful customer service

Cons:

Mpg wasn't ideal

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Renting a bigger car than the one we had planned was necessary for our vacation. Service was great.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Efficient process from beginning to end

1 out of 15

Hertz

No score available yet

Most popular

Locations in SeaTac

3201 S. 176th Street

+1 206 433 5275

Monday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:30
Tuesday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:30
Thursday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
Friday13:00 - 17:3008:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I loved the 2017 Ford Focus I got. I was great to drive.

6.8 Okay

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

When I finally got my rental car, it was very nice, new, and clean. The girl at the Hertz desk at the Marriott was very personable, and even walked out to the car with me to show me some of its features. I would definitely rent from the Marriott airport Hertz location again.

Cons:

When booking my rental car, I chose the "airport" location in Seattle. Upon arrival I took the shuttle to the huge car rental location, waited in line over 1/2 hour, only to find that I needed to go to the Hertz desk at the Marriott airport hotel. So, I had to lug all my luggage around the rental car building, find the shuttle back to the airport, then find a different shuttle for the Marriott, get there and get my rental car. I was very frustrated as it took over 90 minutes to do this. If there are 2 "Airport" locations for Hertz, they should specify which one!! Next time I travel to Seattle I will know, and will actually specifically seek out the Marriott location. Not only was it less expensive there, there was no wait, and the customer service folks were all very helpful. Hertz just needs to indicate which location you are renting from.

9.2 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to pick-up, easy to drop-off. Close to the airport but without the taxes. Service man was pleasant and office was nice in Marrott hotel. No up charges.

Cons:

A little more than we'd have liked to pay, but who doesn't like to pay less?!

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick-up and drop off were easy at my location. Only charged exactly as quoted. Nice, clean car that handled well.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of rental, got lucky with a brand new car, nice features, easy system for pickup and dropoff.

Cons:

Had to walk a bit from the airport to the mariott location as I didnt realize it was an off airport location. However it still turned out better than expected in spite of this.

1 out of 2

National

No score available yet

Locations in SeaTac

3150 S 160th St Ste 507

+1 833 329 8465

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

Jan 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Wish it was a little more affordable to rent an SUV.

6.8 Okay

Sep 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Good selection of cars. Easy pickup.

Cons:

Several vehicles I chose - but didn't drive away - wreaked of cigarettes! Are you guys charging/fining people afterwards when they blantantly disregard the agreement terms that say NO SMOKING - because National is clearly NOT doing anything to actually clean the horrible smell from the vehicles. This is a big problem I always have with National and in general the rental industry effectively encourages people to smoke in their vehicles as the do nothing to enforce - or recitify the problem after the fact.

1 out of 1

Priceline

No score available yet

One location in SeaTac

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Locations in SeaTac

Seattle Airport

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Rent-A-Wreck

No score available yet

Locations in SeaTac

3000 South 176th Street

+1 206 922 3713

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
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Locations in SeaTac

3150 S 160Th St Ste 509, Suite 509, Seatac, , USA Washington

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van

No score available yet

Locations in SeaTac

19102 Des Moines Memorial Drive

+1 800 940 9332

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1597 travelers who rented a car in SeaTac gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.4

Car rental locations in or near SeaTac

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Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$62/day

Good deal

$50/day

When to book a rental car in SeaTac

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