Seattle

Cheap Car Hire in Seattle from $64

Seattle, WA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Seattle, WA, United States
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Seattle car rentals in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$124

Cheapest price per day

$64

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Seattle and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

$54

February

$60

March

$70

April

$77

May

$83

June

$114

July

$131

August

$123

September

$96

October

$85

November

$73

December

$77

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Seattle is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Seattle

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Seattle and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Seattle this past week from 64 hire locations out of 26 hire agencies. Prices for a Seattle small car hire start from $64/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Seattle

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Seattle to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$65 - $151

All Car Types

$88 - $817

To hire a small car in Seattle, the United States, you would pay an average price of $96/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Seattle, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$151/day). In fact, March is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Seattle. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Seattle, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Seattle small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Seattle, the United States, you would pay an average price of $169/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Seattle, the United States (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$804/day). In fact, March is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Seattle. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Seattle, hiring a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Seattle medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Seattle, the United States, you would pay an average price of $115/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Seattle, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$177/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Seattle. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Seattle, hiring a large car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Seattle large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Seattle, the United States, you would pay an average price of $167/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Seattle, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$859/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Seattle. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Seattle, hiring a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Seattle SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Seattle, the United States, you would pay an average price of $111/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Seattle, the United States (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$392/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Seattle. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Seattle, hiring a van saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$64/day
4
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Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift$64/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 19 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Seattle, including Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

8.4
Very Good
510 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
224 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Budget

7.2
Good
206 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

E-Z Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
122 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
297 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.4
Fair
658 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Alamo

7.8
Good
71 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.5
Good
79 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Best Seattle car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Seattle. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Seattle with an average daily rate of $86. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in Seattle we've found at this time. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris$64/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift$64/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai Accent$67/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Seattle, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Seattle?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $124/day when booking a car hire in Seattle. The absolute best deal a user found was for $72/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 10.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Seattle?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), CarWiz (9.0 rating) and Dollar (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Seattle.

  • What are petrol prices like in Seattle?

    The average price of petrol in Seattle is $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Seattle for about $826 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Seattle for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 28% to make it a great deal in Seattle. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 Dollar can potentially be 64% below the average car hire price in Seattle. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Seattle is on average $3,539 a month or $118 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Seattle car hire.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Seattle is $76. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Seattle. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Seattle for as low as $52/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Seattle?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Seattle is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Seattle

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Seattle. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Seattle. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

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

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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