SEA Airport
This happening hub is home to a couple of airfields, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, providing 77 nonstop flights to domestic destinations and 22 nonstop flights to international destination. And you’ll also find…
Seattle Car Rentals
The Sea-Tac Rental Car Facility is located one mile north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Dedicated shuttle buses operate frequently and on a 24-hour schedule.
Two passenger pickup areas are located outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal. When returning a vehicle, take SR 518 and follow the signs for the Rental Car Facility.
Car Rental at Seattle Airport
- Alamo: 1-800-462-5266 or www.alamo.com
- Avis: 1-800-331-1212 or www.avis.com
- Budget: 1-800-527-7000 (local reservations), 1-800-527-0700 (out-of-town reservations) or www.budget.com
- Dollar Car Rental: 206-433-5825 or www.dollar.com
- Enterprise: 206-246-1953 or www.enterprise.com
- Firefly Car Rental: 1-888-296-9135 or www.fireflycarrental.com
- Fox Rent A Car: 1-800-225-4369 or www.foxrentacar.com
- Hertz: 1-800-654-3131 or www.hertz.com
- National: 1-800-328-4567 or www.nationalcar.com
- Payless: 1-800-PAYLESS or www.paylesscar.com
- Sixt Rent A Car: 1-888-SIXTCAR (888-749-8227) or www.sixt.com
- Thrifty: 1-877-283-0898 or www.thrifty.com
SEA Airport Car Rental FAQs
Q: Where are the car rentals located at Seattle Airport (SEA)?
A: All rental car companies at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) operate from the Sea-Tac Rental Car Facility, located about one mile north of the airport terminal. Free shuttle buses run 24/7 between the airport and the rental car center.
Q: How do I get to the rental car facility from the airport terminal?
A: After collecting your luggage, follow signs for “Rental Car Shuttles” outside baggage claim. Shuttle buses depart frequently from designated pickup zones at both the north and south ends of the main terminal and operate 24 hours a day.
Q: Which car rental companies operate at SEA Airport?
A: Major rental car brands at Seattle Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty. All operate from the consolidated rental car facility accessible by shuttle.
Q: How long does it take to get from the terminal to the rental cars?
A: The shuttle ride typically takes 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic and wait time. Shuttles run frequently throughout the day and night.
Q: Can I return my rental car directly to the airport?
A: Yes. Follow signs for the Sea-Tac Rental Car Facility when approaching the airport via SR 518. After returning your vehicle, take the free shuttle back to the airport terminal for departures.
Q: Are rental car shuttles available late at night?
A: Yes. Rental car shuttles at SEA operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making late-night arrivals and early-morning departures convenient.
Q: Do I need to reserve a rental car in advance at SEA?
A: Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer travel season, cruise departures, holidays, and major Seattle events. Booking early typically provides better availability and pricing.
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