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Car rental at Seattle Tacoma airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Seattle Tacoma airport (SEA) and where to find them. The airport is 32 km from Seattle. See also the airport guide for general information.

All car rental companies at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operate from the dedicated Consolidated Rental Car Facility (RCF), located off-terminal at 3150 S 160th St, SeaTac.

How to Get There (Shuttle)

The airport runs a complimentary, dedicated shuttle bus service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Where to Board: Shuttles pick up passengers curbside on the Baggage Claim level at two designated stops: north end (near Alaska Airlines) and south end. Travel time is approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

Rental Agencies at the Consolidated Facility

The following rental companies maintain customer counters and vehicles on-site:

Off-site Operators: Companies such as Rent-A-Wreck operate from independent premises outside the facility and require customers to call upon arrival to dispatch a courtesy shuttle.

Bookings

To compare prices across all companies (on and off-airport) and ensure availability, you can use the following search tool:

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the SEA airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from SEA. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at SEA.

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