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Pick-up location | Tacoma |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Turo, Avis |
Economy | $24/day |
Compact | $24/day |
Intermediate | $25/day |
Standard | $22/day |
Full-size | $36/day |
Minivan | $29/day |
Pickup truck | $35/day |
Standard SUV | $24/day |
Intermediate SUV | $31/day |
As Tacoma has steep hills and narrow roads, a compact car is advised, if possible. Due to these hills and the snowy weather conditions often accompanying the cold months, a 4-wheel-drive car is also a good option. If the weather is very cold, snow chains and an ice scraper should also be in the car.
Residential areas in Tacoma permit a maximum speed limit of 25 mph, but also look at posted signs, as it may be lower in certain areas. 50 mph is allowed on secondary county roads (though only 40 mph is permitted on Tacoma’s Schuster Parkway), and 60 mph on freeways. As Tacoma often faces precipitation in the shape of snow or rain, it is important to always adjust your speed according to the prevailing weather conditions.
On-street parking in Tacoma is metered, with rates starting at $1 per hour. Usual time restrictions are between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays, on-street parking is free. There are also other parking facilities like garages and lots available, such as A Street Garage on South 11th Street or Municipal Garage and Lot on Market Street.
On average a rental car in Tacoma costs $46 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 Tacoma found in the last 2 weeks is $25.
The average gas price in Tacoma is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tacoma.
Car rental companies onsite at Seattle/Tacoma Intl airport include Fox, Thrifty, Hertz, Kyte, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Budget, Europcar, Avis and Fox Autorent.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Seattle/Tacoma Intl airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Tacoma costs $25 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Tacoma costs $31 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Tacoma costs $37 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Tacoma costs $325 per week ($46 per day).
On average a rental car in Tacoma costs $1,392 per month ($46 per day).
Most car rental providers in Tacoma offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Tacoma, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Tacoma.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Tacoma so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Yes. Renters will not run out of options when renting vehicles downtown. Cheap car rentals in Tacoma are within easy reach, thanks to the many rental counters downtown. Avis and Budget will meet your travel needs at Broadway Street, where their offices are stationed. On the other hand, renters who prefer Enterprise can find their offices along Market Street.
Yes. Tacoma car rentals might use toll roads in the city depending on their travel plans. Tolls on the Narrows Bridge, linking Tacoma to Gig Harbor, apply for anyone coming into Tacoma. However, while exiting Tacoma into Gig Harbor, no tolls are applicable. All vehicles, including carpools and motorcycles, must pay for tolls. Good to Go! pass provides more flexible payment for tolls.
One location in Tacoma
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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I did not even get to rent at all.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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Friendly yes, helpful.....I guess. He let me know he didn’t have the car I’d reserved or anything available that could accommodate 6 people.Cons:
Inventory. Place was filthy. Understaffed. Associate wore mask under nose.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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Everything.5.6 Fair
Aug 2020
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Staff understood peoples' needs, no judgment, I much appreciated their willingness to help peopleCons:
They were severely understaffed, an extremely slow process for check in as they handheld multiple customers with only one agent. She was great!10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Staff helpful in obtaining rental van we needed10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Everything was perfect above and beyond quick easy and was the best deal aroundCons:
Nothing everything was perfect4 locations in Tacoma
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2019
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Very friendly and helpful9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Overall the rental was nice, the only minor issue I had and it was probably due to high volvume, but the inside was not necessarily the cleanest but for what we needed it suffices. I usually get top notch from enterprise so I won’t fault them for this one transgression. I’d use them again8.8 Very good
Jun 2019
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After hours drop off!10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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The staff was really helpful and friendly. No pressure to buy insurance, which was supplied by my credit card.Cons:
Nothing. I'd definitely use them again!10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Service are very efficient10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Great service, fast/easy pick up and drop off, friendly CS, no problems with car, upgrades and discounts. A+!One location in Tacoma
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
8.0 Very good
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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the staff was very helpful and nice. The car was very clean and nicer than I expected4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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I was told over website that budget,will accept Debit Card, but at location that is not true.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
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Fairly good websiteCons:
The website rental confirmation did not correspond to actual car availability. The rental confirmation did not actually exist. Had I not called the local rental office, I would not have found out there there were no cars to rent - and I would have been totally out of luck and stranded.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Very easy and fast check-inOne location in Tacoma
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2017
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NothingCons:
They had no minivans or SUVsa available and did not let me know till 2hrs before pickup8.0 Very good
Jul 2017
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Rented a Corolla...lots of pep. Overall, a great experience8.4 Very good
May 2017
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easy to find and get outCons:
weren't a lot of stores open on Sunday2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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NothingCons:
If using a debit card you have to go thru a credit check....if you don't pass you can't rent. If you pass you have to put down a Ludacris deposit.6.0 Okay
Sep 2016
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N/A- we changed our reservation and dropped off at Avis at Seatac airport. That was a good experience.8.0 Very good
Apr 2023
One location in Tacoma
One location in Tacoma
One location in Tacoma
Most popular agency | Fox |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $46/day |
Good deal | $37/day |