What is the cheapest hire car found in Seattle?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 51/day when booking a car hire in Seattle. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 39/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 10.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Seattle for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty offers hire cars in Seattle for about S$ 324 per week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Seattle?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Seattle check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Seattle for a month?

The monthly cost of a car rental in Seattle is S$ 1,389 (S$ 46/day) on average.

How much is a car hire in Seattle for a weekend?

S$ 68 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Seattle. To save money, consider booking a Premium car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as S$ 89 per day.

What documentation do I need for Seattle car hire?

Be sure to have your passport with a return ticket, another form of picture ID and your valid driver’s licence when you arrive at the provider office to book/collect your Seattle hire car. Additionally, we always recommend carrying an International Driving Permit. A credit card is the standard form of payment, but many major agencies also allow for the use of MasterCard/Visa debit cards as an added convenience.

Are there many providers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport car hire centres?

You can find a dozen or so car hire providers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport car hire centre. These include major companies like Avis, Hertz and SIXT in addition to a few local ones such as Fox Rent A Car and Rent-A-Wreck. Check the operating hours of your provider to determine the most convenient time for drop-offs at the end of your trip and if they charge any fees for returns after hours.

What are some other places where I can hire a car in Seattle?

If you prefer to book a car after settling into your accommodation, there are three offices for Hertz and Thrifty close to the Seattle Convention Center in the downtown area, accessible via the South Lake Union Streetcar Line (Westlake & 7th) and the Tram 1 Line at Westlake Station. Budget also has a location a few blocks north of King Street Amtrak Rail Station if you prefer to book a vehicle on the fly after arriving in the city.

What are some nearby attractions you can drive to in a Seattle hire car?

Seattle is a city known for its many outdoor parks which offer breathtaking views of the city’s east & west coasts. Discovery Park and West Point Lighthouse are popular attractions overlooking Puget Sound to the west while Warren G. Magnuson Park provides panoramas across Lake Washington to Bellevue from the eastern side of the city.

Can I drive to other countries using Seattle car hire?

Several major providers, including Enterprise, Avis and Budget, will allow you to drive a Seattle hire car cross-border to Canada. Be sure to make any enquiries when initially booking your vehicle and ask about Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Cards, which may be required by some providers before you cross the border.

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Seattle car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Price of petrol per litre	S$ 1.20
Average price per day	S$ 51
Cheapest price per day	S$ 47

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Popular car types in Seattle

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There are 28 hire agencies servicing Seattle. These agencies, altogether, have 67 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Seattle with prices from S$ 47 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Seattle:

Economy

S$ 65+

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Compact

S$ 52+

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Intermediate

S$ 52+

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Standard

S$ 47+

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Full-size

S$ 52+

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People carrier

S$ 106+

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Full-size SUV

S$ 79+

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Premium

S$ 53+

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Mazda Mazda3S$ 52/day

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Peugeot 308S$ 65/day

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Ford MondeoS$ 47/day

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BMW 2 Series Active TourerS$ 52/day

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Cheapflights insights for Seattle car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Seattle?

For the best savings on car hire in Seattle, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 68/day – about 27% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Seattle?

Looking to hire a car in Seattle? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 35.57/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 41.89/day.

What is the best car rental company in Seattle?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Seattle is Dollar (rated 8.5/10 with 117 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.4/10 with 113 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar

8.5

Thrifty

6.4

Hertz

5.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Seattle?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Seattle is March, when you can expect to pay S$ 49/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Seattle is July (S$ 105/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 51

February

S$ 50

March

S$ 49

April

S$ 51

May

S$ 56

June

S$ 88

July

S$ 105

August

S$ 97

September

S$ 73

October

S$ 63

November

S$ 55

December

S$ 70

What car do most people rent in Seattle?

Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in Seattle. SUV (Kia Sorento) and Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Seattle.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Seattle?

Hertz has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Seattle at 8.

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Tips for hiring a car in Seattle

From North Gate to South Park and Magnuson Park to Discovery Park, no mode of transport allows you the convenience and flexibility to discover the length and breadth of the city quite like Seattle car hire. Select a vehicle of your choice and enjoy the freedom to explore Seattle’s many attractions without dependence on public transport’s timetables and schedules. The Museum of Pop Culture, Space Needle and Olympic Sculpture Park are three major sites you can visit with the entire family.
There are dozens of car hire agencies servicing the city, with over 60 locations from which to choose, so finding a hire car in Seattle is a relatively easy process. You’ll need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car in the city and also be aware that additional fees may apply to drivers below the age of 25 and over the age of 70. We recommend that you book a vehicle in advance to increase the chances of getting the ideal model for your purposes and include any options such as sat nav systems or child seats to make your journeys comfortable for all.
The car hire centre at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located at an off-site facility. There’s complimentary 24/7 transport via a shuttle from pick-up areas just outside the luggage reclaim hall of the airport’s two terminals. The North Terminal pick-up point is near Alaskan Airlines, while the South Terminal collection point accommodates passengers arriving on international flights. The trip from the terminal to the car hire centre takes about 5min.

Top rental agencies in Seattle

Dollar

8.5

Very Good

117 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Feb 2025

The cost of the insurance for a day was higher than the cost of the rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Quick and smooth, no issues 👍🏽

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

They wanted to charge me extra for picking it up a half hour earlier than I originally said.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

I rented the manager special and ended up with a Toyota 4Runner for the week. I was absolutely thrilled. Getting and returning the car was a breeze.

1 out of 39

Thrifty

6.4

Okay

113 reviews•5 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2025

No good, Thrifty tried to upsell and use the phrase “you need to work this out with your 3rd party provider”. Long story short, fault advertisement, and will not use them anymore.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Had to wait almost 2 hours for a car. And my res was at 1p and flight delayed so didn’t even show up til 2:30p. Car was hours late and almost cause my kids and me to miss a ferry.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

This is a tough review to leave as it was a very mixed experience. The first part of our experience with Thrifty was absolutely horrifyingly terrible. Our flight was scheduled to land in Seattle at 12:15 AM and we scheduled our pickup for 1:00 AM. We made it to the car rental facility at 12:58 AM. Were very very rudely told to go down to the 3rd level where someone would help up pick up our vehicle because apparently the front desk closed at 1:00 AM. well we made it down to the 3rd floor where there was not a single person working behind the thrifty counter. As a matter of fact, the kiosk didn’t even have lights on. However, there were many other people waiting. We’d went upstairs to double check if someone was ever going to come down and help up. When we’d done that, we found out that all of the people upstairs had completely left without ever coming to check if the probably 20-30 people waiting down there had received their vehicles so they could leave. At that point we’d found out that someone else who was waiting to pick up a car was scheduled to pick up their vehicle at 1:30 AM. Why would you be able to schedule a pickup time for a time that no one would be there to help you? Everyone had to leave for the night and order Ubers or find a different rents car with a different company. We had to Uber to our hotel. Which we did not get to until almost 2 AM. Then we had to Uber back to the car rental facility the next morning. This is where the story turns for the positive. At this point we literally just wanted a car to get around. The woman (whose name I greatly apologize for not remembering because she was amazing) who helped up totally turned the situation around. She listened to what happened to us and refined our Ubers, gave us a discount, and upgraded our vehicle for free. While I would have a very hard time recommending using thrifty to someone else, I will say the second person who helped us very much rectified the situation.

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

Good price for the car. But the line at the car rental place was very long and there were not enough people serving customers. Also, when I brought the car back I was not given a receipt but was told I would get one in email. Well, I AM STILL WAITING. Where's my receipt? Why can't it be given to me immediately?

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Never got the car and was still charged.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

I liked the extra service from the attendants on staff in the garage. Your phone communication in customer service is the worst I have ever experienced. NOBODY answered the phone at SeaTac.

1 out of 38

Hertz

5.1

Fair

354 reviews•12 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2025

I reserved a car and when I got to the counter, the only car that was available was luxury upgrade that I had to pay extra for. Tried to sort it out but was placed on hold and unable to get to customer service. Ended up paying extra and getting late to my appointment. Disappointing experience.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I showed up 5 min early and they didn't have a vehicle for me and wouldn't have one until 5 hours after my scheduled pickup. The only thing they said I could do was cancel and when I said that's what would have to happen I was still charged and am now having to wait for a refund. This lack of accountability and responsibility on their part caused me to miss an entire trip, and financial stress. Actual worst car rental experience, I would rather use Turo even if they are more expensive.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I got pulled over for speeding 67 in a work zone and they gave me a 235 dollar fine for not having no tabs on the front of the car the representative at Hertz left it up to me to take care of the problem why is up to me to take the time to care of this I will never rent a car from Hertz again

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Could not find my reservation and charged me more than.was listed on Kayak.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was no cars available per my reservation and when I finally found one later in the day it was a electric car and dead and they had me drive me to another Hertz location because it would not make it anywhere else

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

They definitely needed a lot more people for check in. Took close to an hour. Also, I paid for the additional driver and they ended up doing the calculations in a way that they charged tax on the entire vehicle cost and additional driver instead of just the additional driver (since I had already paid the other costs). So my tax was like $7 higher than it should have been. Its not a lot of money, but it is the principle.

1 out of 118

Hertz Locations in Seattle

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

70 reviews•8 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

They did not have the vehicle I reserved, and failed to inform me before arriving for pickup.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2021

When I arrived they couldn’t find my confirmation number and had zero cars to rent so I had to go to another rental place and had to pay $600 for what they had! It was an expense I wasn’t prepared for to say the least. And the people at the enterprise counter were very rude and not helpful at all. I’ll never go through enterprise ever again.

9.2

Wonderful|Sept 2020

The staff were very friendly and more than happy to work with you. Being from out of state there were some difficulties but they were instrumental in making them easy to deal and smooth.

When I was looking through the car there were fries and pringles under the seat. I do think a little more transparency about fees and processes would have been nice, however, the fault is on both sides as I did not explicitly say I was from out of state when they called to confirm.

1 out of 24

Avis

7.2

Good

30 reviews•5 locations

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Sixt

7.1

Good

40 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Wonderful handling vehicle at a reasonable cost. Pickup and drop off were very fast. The exterior of the car wasn’t entirely clean at pickup. It might be nice to have a “quick start cheat sheet” for basic controls on different models.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Customer service was great! I believe his name was John, and, though they didn’t have the car I had I had rented, they accommodated with an upgrade option, so thanks for that. The person who helped me was very courteous and helpful.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

They did not respond to multiple emails attempting to cancel the reservation despite following instructions provided by the company. Car was never picked up.

8.0

Very Good|May 2022

We had difficulty contacting Sixt over the weekend as their phone systems were not working. But the manager and staff went beyond expectations in placing us in a great car for our trip. Helpful an courteous professionals at 808 Howell street location.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2021

Staff was friendly.

A bait and switch was pulled on me, and I was very upset. I put in my search that I was looking for a car to pick up at SEATAC. Without me realizing it, the site switched to the downtown Seattle location for pickup (which I didn't realize since I don't know the address on either location). I went to SEATAC to get the car and was told I had to go downtown to get it. I had to call my son to pick me up and take me to downtown Seattle to get the car. I had requested a compact car, and by the time I got to Seattle, they told me the only car available was a Toyota 4Runner. This was a big problem since I have a leg problem that caused me great pain getting into the 4Runner. The customer service guy told me I could change it out when a sedan came in, but two days later I was told that all they have is SUV's because of the winter weather. I was finally able to drive back down to Seattle on Tuesday and trade for a RAV4 since it had a much lower profile and was easier to get in and out of with my sore leg. The customer service guy was extremely nice and set it up so that I could turn the car in at SEATAC when the rental was over. So overall, I had to get my son to take me to the Seattle location, and then I had to drive back down to get a smaller car since I was stuck with a huge 4Runner when I had requested a compact car. This was definitely not my best car rental experience!

1 out of 14

Budget

6.8

Okay

42 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Price shown online was not the final price. I paid a lot more than expected.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Sherry was excellent efficient professional Deftly res filed our airport return

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Excellent all around. Car was great, staff was excellent, fast check out and check in.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Excelet service.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Sweet car runs smoothly good 👍 jeep

1 out of 14

Alamo

7.5

Good

12 reviews•1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What documentation do I need for Seattle car hire?
Be sure to have your passport with a return ticket, another form of picture ID and your valid driver’s licence when you arrive at the provider office to book/collect your Seattle hire car. Additionally, we always recommend carrying an International Driving Permit. A credit card is the standard form of payment, but many major agencies also allow for the use of MasterCard/Visa debit cards as an added convenience.
Are there many providers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport car hire centres?
You can find a dozen or so car hire providers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport car hire centre. These include major companies like Avis, Hertz and SIXT in addition to a few local ones such as Fox Rent A Car and Rent-A-Wreck. Check the operating hours of your provider to determine the most convenient time for drop-offs at the end of your trip and if they charge any fees for returns after hours.
What are some other places where I can hire a car in Seattle?
If you prefer to book a car after settling into your accommodation, there are three offices for Hertz and Thrifty close to the Seattle Convention Center in the downtown area, accessible via the South Lake Union Streetcar Line (Westlake & 7th) and the Tram 1 Line at Westlake Station. Budget also has a location a few blocks north of King Street Amtrak Rail Station if you prefer to book a vehicle on the fly after arriving in the city.
What are some nearby attractions you can drive to in a Seattle hire car?
Seattle is a city known for its many outdoor parks which offer breathtaking views of the city’s east & west coasts. Discovery Park and West Point Lighthouse are popular attractions overlooking Puget Sound to the west while Warren G. Magnuson Park provides panoramas across Lake Washington to Bellevue from the eastern side of the city.
Can I drive to other countries using Seattle car hire?
Several major providers, including Enterprise, Avis and Budget, will allow you to drive a Seattle hire car cross-border to Canada. Be sure to make any enquiries when initially booking your vehicle and ask about Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Cards, which may be required by some providers before you cross the border.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Seattle?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 51/day when booking a car hire in Seattle. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 39/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Seattle for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty offers hire cars in Seattle for about S$ 324 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Seattle?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Seattle check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Seattle for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Seattle is S$ 1,389 (S$ 46/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Seattle for a weekend?
S$ 68 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Seattle. To save money, consider booking a Premium car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as S$ 89 per day.