Car Rental in Seattle (Downtown)

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Downtown, Seattle, USA - Washington
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or similar
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$50.26 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$54.00 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue or similar
Nissan Rogue
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$57.31 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$59.67 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$65.09 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$66.62 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.26 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$69.35 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:22 AM on 2/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$61 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon

Top 4 locations near Downtown

  1. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from $49.97 per day
    18 km / 11.2 miles away
  2. Bellingham International Airport from $49.97 per day
    132.2 km / 82.1 miles away
  3. Tri-Cities Airport from $54.00 per day
    287.1 km / 178.4 miles away
  4. Spokane International Airport from $49.97 per day
    360 km / 223.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Seattle (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Seattle (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Seattle (Downtown)
$59.34
January
February
$41.67
March
$61.05
April
$33.63
May
$66.14
June
$108.94
July
$79.75
August
$54.38
September
$42.59
October
November
$72.33
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Seattle (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $33.63 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $108.94 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Seattle (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 21 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Seattle (Downtown)
3
January
February
13
March
5
April
7
May
7
June
9
July
10
August
11
September
21
October
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Seattle (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Seattle (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches in Seattle (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
143%
January
February
71%
March
71%
April
71%
May
71%
June
250%
July
143%
August
107%
September
36%
October
November
36%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Alamo, SIXT, National, Budget
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $50 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Mazda 3 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Polestar 2 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Compact (Nissan Versa) 4 0 Medium cars
National Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Hertz Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Chrysler Pacifica 4 4 Vans
Alamo Nissan Maxima 5 3 Premium cars
National Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Mitsubishi Mirage 4 1 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$61.19
Lowest daily price
$50.26
Total cars available
120

Top 7 suppliers in Seattle (Downtown) in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
2069036260
1501 8Th Avenue
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
09:00 - 12:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8 / 1 review
8888266893
1601 3RD AVE,
$55 - $287
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 16:00
Sun:
07:30 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+12064415226
100 4th Ave North - Ste 150, Seattle
$59 - $75
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+18887498227
1521 2nd Avenue, Unit R2
$50 - $245
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18888266890
1601 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
$59 - $289
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 16:00
Sun:
07:30 - 16:00
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+12069036260
1501 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
$59 - $289
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
09:00 - 12:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+12064481700
1919 5th Ave Seattle WA-98101
$54 - $79
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00

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