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Car hire Seattle

EasyTerra Car Hire Seattle is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies so as a customer you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in Seattle

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Seattle

Car rental offers in Seattle

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Seattle.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Seattle

Below are the car rental companies in Seattle with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    9.2 (437)
    From £ 47 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (2114)
    From £ 46 / day
  • Budget

    8.2 (10277)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Hertz

    8 (7538)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.9 (5919)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Sixt

    7.8 (3705)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Avis

    7.3 (6537)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Europcar

    7.1 (8821)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Alamo

    6 (9357)
    From £ 44 / day
  • Fox Rent A Car

    6 (13)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Economy Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Nextcar

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.1 (623)
    No rates available
  • Eaglerider

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.3 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Payless Car Rental

    6.3 (513)
    From £ 45 / day
  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.5 (4674)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Seattle

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Seattle

EasyTerra Car Hire Seattle compares prices of car hire companies at the following locations:

1301 6th Avenue
1919 5th Avenue
2100 Alaskan Way
2200 7th Avenue
6000 Roosevelt Way Northeast
801 4th Avenue
Seatac Marriott Hotel

Location information for Seattle

Introduction

Seattle is the largest city in the U.S. state of Washington, but it's not the capital (that is Olympia, which is much smaller). It is the birthplace of Starbucks Coffee and this first branch of the global company therefore is a tourist attraction. You will find this shop at Pike Place Market, a colorful farmer's market in the center of town. Seattle is also the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and grunge music. You will learn everything about this at the Experience Music Project. Other interesting museums are the Science Fiction Museum and the Museum of Flight. Seattle's symbol is the Space Needle, a more than 180 meters high tower (with revolving restaurant), which was built for the 1962 World's Fair.

Population

The city has a population of almost 600,000. Seattle is located in a large urban area with almost four million inhabitants.

Location

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States, on the Puget Sound, a jagged cove of the Pacific. West of Puget Sound are the Olympic Mountains, in the east, Seattle borders Lake Washington, and behind that are the mountains of the Cascade Range.

Economy

Seattle arose as a center of fishing, forestry and coal mines. With the establishment of airplane manufacturer Boeing (in 1916), Seattle's economy changed drastically. Soon it became the region's largest private employer and it still is, although the headquarters was moved to Chicago. Microsoft is located in Redmont, a suburb of Seattle and furthermore, the city is the headquarters of Starbucks. In recent years, the city is attracting more and more high-tech companies, mainly specializing in biotechnology. Furthermore, Seattle is an educational center with many higher education institutions, such as the University of Washington.

Airports

The city's airport is located in the southern suburbs. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (often referred to as Sea-Tac) is only half an hour away from the center by rental car (except during morning and evening rush hours) The airport is located at a junction of highways (State Routes 518, 99 and 509, almost three kilometers west of the Interstate 5.

Public Transport

Seattle has an extensive and good public bus system. Paying is somewhat confusing. When going to the center, you pay when you get on the bus; from the center to the suburbs you pay when getting off the bus. Rides in the downtown are free.

There are some other features of public transport: the South Lake Union Streetcar, a tram between the center and South Lake Union, the monorail between the center and Seattle Center (for the Space Needle), and a water taxi between the port and West Seattle (beautiful view of the city and surrounding mountains).

Traffic and Parking

Except during rush hours, you can easily drive around in a rental car in Seattle. The street plan is clear, but you will have to get used to the names. For example, all north-south streets are called Avenue (sometimes Boulevard or Way) and all east-west streets are called Street. Furthermore the geographic location is mentioned after the name for Avenues and in front of the name for Streets (for example NE 45th Street and 45th Avenue NE).

There is ample parking, both in the streets as in parking garages. Keep in mind that you do not exceed parking times in the streets. It is enforced strictly and fines are high.

Hotels

There is a wide range of hotels in Seattle in every price range. Therefore, out of season it is not difficult to find suitable accommodation. If you would like to visit Seattle in summer, we recommend booking your hotel room in advance. Hotels and guesthouses near Pike Place Market are the most popular among tourists.

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Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Hire the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Hire at this location?
  • National Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Alamo
  • Fox Rent A Car
  • Economy Rent a Car
  • Nextcar
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • Eaglerider
  • InterRent
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • Advantage Rent a Car
  • Dollar Rent a Car
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