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Seattle car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Seattle. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$70

Cheapest price per day

$57

Cheapflights insights for Seattle car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Seattle, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Seattle, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just $89/day – about 68% less than the yearly average.

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 113 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.4/10 with 111 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Seattle? March is the cheapest month, costing about $64 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $137. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$65

February

$65

March

$64

April

$67

May

$74

June

$116

July

$137

August

$129

September

$94

October

$82

November

$72

December

$90

What car do most people hire in Seattle?

Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Seattle. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Seattle?

Hertz has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Seattle at 8.

Top rental agencies in Seattle

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Seattle known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Seattle. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
113 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
111 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.0
Fair
350 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
65 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Avis

7.2
Good
30 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.1
Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Budget

6.9
Okay
43 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Alamo

7.5
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Seattle, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Seattle?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a car hire in Seattle. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 14.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Seattle for about $489 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?

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 20% below the average car hire price in Seattle. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Seattle is on average $2,096 a month or $70 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Seattle car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Seattle

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Seattle. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Seattle. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Seattle. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($40+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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