Rental cars insight and trends in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport
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When is the best time to rent a car at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The day of your arrival is the best time to rent a car at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. Car rental prices are C$ 56 per day when booking same-day. Average weekend rental prices at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are C$ 83 per day and average weekday rates are C$ 71 per day. We’ve found that January is the best time of year to find cheap rental cars at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. C$ 46 per day is the average price to rent a car in January.
What is the best car rental company at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport’s best car rental company is Alamo according to 142 momondo reviewers, who rated it a 8.8 on average. Dollar is another reputable rental car company, with a rating of 8.5 from 231 reviewers. 142 reviewers chose to rent a car from Thrifty, and rated their experience a 6.5 on average.
What car do most people rent at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The Chrysler Pacifica is the most popular car to rent at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Chrysler Pacifica rentals for as low as C$ 72/day at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, though on average you can expect prices to be around C$ 141/day. Another popular car to rent at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is the Toyota RAV4 for an average of C$ 129/day, and deals as low as C$ 57/day.
What is the most popular car type to rent at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The most popular type of car to rent at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is the SUV car, according to our data. In the past year, 25% of users searching for a car rental at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport chose SUV cars. The Toyota RAV4 and the Nissan Pathfinder are the two most popular SUV car models. If you’re interested in renting either of these car models, consider booking your rental from Budget, which is the most popular rental company offering SUV cars. The lowest price/day to rent SUV vehicles from Budget is C$ 147.
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Small cars
C$ 87 - C$ 153
All Car Types
C$ 69 - C$ 153
The average price of a small car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is C$ 56. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is in May. The price is 55% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 87 per day. A small car rental is typically 26% less expensive than the average rental car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is C$ 49. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is in September. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 63 per day. A medium car rental is typically 34% less expensive than the average rental car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is C$ 54. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is in September. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 49 per day. A large car rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is C$ 57. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is in September. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 66 per day. A SUV rental is typically 23% less expensive than the average rental car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is C$ 88. The cheapest time to rent a van in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is in May. The price is 2% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 87 per day. A van rental is typically 15% more expensive than the average rental car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
customer service was great, car pick up was easy, car return convenient and easy. Tram shuttle very efficient!
8.0
Very good|Aug 2023
seemed very expensive. My "upgrade" to a better car should have been complementary, or at least would have been at national or avis. I also was talked into using the full tank of gas, and hopefully I don't get charges for that.
8.0
Very good|Jul 2023
The car was beautiful and we enjoyed it. I had never driven a hybrid before so it would have been nice if someone expected that most people haven’t. I felt pretty dumb having to come to the booth and ask someone how it worked. I also found out at the last minute that this agency did not want me to take the car outside of a specific area geographically. Perhaps that was in the information, but I certainly didn’t see it until we went to check out the car. Potentially a big problem and to find out on the day we picked it up was unhelpful.
8.0
Very good|Jul 2023
Clean car. Employees were helpful
8.0
Very good|Jul 2023
Overall good, a bit time consuming at check-in to find information but again overall good
1 out of 40
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Car was ok, Malibu instead of a Corolla. Pick up was not good. Entire process was too long, then it took forever to get out of the rental car garage at Sea-Tac airport. From arriving at the rental car terminal until leaving with the car was an hour and a half process. Unacceptable. I reserved the car, Alamo had all the information it needed prior to my arrival. My time is valuable.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Awesome! The staff was great when we discovered the need for a roomier vehicle. They offered several different options to meet our needs.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
They wouldn’t rent me a car because I have a debit card.
6.0
Okay|Jul 2023
price could be better
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
There were no cars available despite my confirmed booking.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
We had a great experience however when returning the car I wish the check in attendant ask me for the key fob - had to rerun it after airport security. Just a stressful! And of course I am to blame to!
1 out of 26
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When I turned my vehicle back in on the date/time scheduled, it was not registered correctly and I received a text three days later saying my rental car had not been turned in. It is now four days after my rental drop-off and I have yet to receive a receipt from Budget/Avis. The online receipt request form does not recognize my confirmation number. So frustrating.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Excellent efficient and plesent counter staff. No pressure to buy extras.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Hughe queue at Avis and Budget Seattle airport car rental with only 3 out of 10 counters open with a waiting time of 90 Minutes!
8.0
Very good|May 2023
Pick up and drop off service was super efficient and easy. Very impressed. Car was clean as new and very comfortable. But the price felt way too high.
4.0
Mediocre|Feb 2023
Rates were too high for a one day rental- the return was a pain and the Avis app did not help. I had to call and basically had to figure out on my own where the return location was located. Then was asked- did you take a picture of mileage and fuel tank level.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
I wait 30 minutes in line to get to the Avis counter to pick up my rental; that I had booked online and performed my pre-pickup registration to allegedly make the process easier. Then it is 10 minutes at the counter. My card is in the machine and the worker is down the way calling the garage for my car. Then she returns (after another 5 minutes) with the manager to tell me there are no cars for my destsination, and that allegedly, there haven't been any for 24 hours. And that the online system should not have allowed me to make a reservation. Maybe true, maybe not. Because while I was waiting on the salesperson to call the garage the salesperson to my left is selling a rental (one-way to the same location that I'm headed) but at 1.5x the price that I booked online. So, you tell me. I don't know if they guys next to me got a car or not because I was rushing to the next car rental locations but since it was 1 AM, they were all shutdown. Avis wasted my time, screwed up my plans, and made it almost impossible to find an alternate plan, resulting in me having to get a hotel room.
1 out of 13
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Arrived at the rental car depot for SEATAC and joined nearly 200 people in line for Budget. The estimated wait to see an agent and pick up my reserved car (although I very much doubted there were enough cars for everyone in line) was over 2 hours. I had to cancel the rental agreement and accept higher prices from Alamo on the spot in order to maintain my itinerary. Terrible experience, and not the first bad one with Budget. Won't be selecting them again.
2.0
Poor|Sep 2023
The man that I picked up the car from made multiple mistakes and then took a break in the middle of me paying the final payment for the car. He was nice enough initially, but then he literally left for at least twenty minutes without any real notice and I then saw him just chilling as he took his "break." When he finally returned and gave me the keys, he didn't tell me where to go and gave me no instructions as to what to do. The people at the actual car pick-up in the garage were really nice, but just as confused as me because this man had repeatedly messed up and sent me the wrong information in my digital ticket. Overall, because of this man's errors and the break he took, I didn't leave Budget rentals until at least 90 minutes when I first arrived there.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Understaffed counter at rental center resulting in long lines. I waited in line for 52 minutes thus missing other commitments. I ended up renting from another agency as I could no longer wait without substantially impacting travel plans.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
Picking up was a long and tenuous process. Huge lineup and only 3 agents working, easily the slowest of all rental companies in the building. The agent was clearly frustrated and tired and was not friendly at all. When we arrived at the car the exterior was dirty and there there was a rock chip in the window that was not noted, trying to find someone to report it to was not easy either. When we dropped the vehicle off at the LAX the few people we tried to ask questions of were rude and lacked answers. Finally found our own way. I chose Budget not for the price but because I had had good experience in the past, next time I will go with someone else.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
The line to check in was 2.5 hours long and then they had NO cars.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Specifically paid to rent a full size suv and the counter lady would only give me an electric smart car. As we walked past numerous SUVs parked next to the smart car we had to plead with the attendant in the garage who stated they had plenty of SUVs to get us what we had already reserved
1 out of 30
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Awful. Reservation not actually reserved. Had to wait in a line for 1.5 hours while **1** agent slowly dealt with a huge queue of people. Delay made me late for photo shoot i was directing. Hertz= never again.
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
Immediate check in and emailing receipt
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
The vehicle we ended up with was nice for the long drive, but waiting for 3 hrs only to be immediately handed a vehicle upon my 3rd check-in was just not OK. There was nobody else left in the entire lobby.. we were driving to Denver because our flight was canceled for a week. Actually terrible experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Really nice people, super easy to get in and go.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
They put me on my DNR list and still took my money
1 out of 23
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Newer cars, clean and well maintained. Friendly staff…
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2022
Hannah is very nice and help me when i picke up car at the Seattle airport. I save a lot of time.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Everyone we dealt with was extremely courteous and nice and helpful.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2021
While the staff was friendly and efficient, I felt that there was inadequate staff at the pickup location to handle the volume resulting in a lengthy wait.
7.9
Good|Aug 2021
The car was covered with scratches but otherwise in good condition.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2021
Loved the speed of the rental process. Speed at the reservation desk was quite good - maybe 3-4 minutes. Got off the elevator, spoke to a rep and were driving out in less than 5 after that. Fastest rental experience I've had. Even got to pick our vehicle, and picked the newest one with all the features...which my kids LOVED!
1 out of 5
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When did momondo last update prices for cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
Prices for cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 38 operators available to choose from for cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
When renting a car in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
You should book a car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the rental car prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
Once you have performed a search for a car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car rental deals in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car rental deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car rental searches on momondo including those for cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport on momondo?
Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car rental locations including Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.
Can I find a car rental in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport on momondo.
Can I search for rental cars in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, car rental deals in Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.
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