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

Book your car hire in Seattle 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 236/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 341% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Seattle?

In Seattle, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just RM 136.59/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at RM 246.79/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 120 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.5/10 with 112 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Seattle? March is the cheapest month, costing about RM 160 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 363. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 169

February

RM 169

March

RM 160

April

RM 169

May

RM 190

June

RM 308

July

RM 363

August

RM 334

September

RM 241

October

RM 203

November

RM 173

December

RM 232

What car do most people hire in Seattle?

SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan, for example) are the most popular in Seattle. Compact (Buick Encore) and Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3) 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.

Top rental agencies in Seattle

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Seattle known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Seattle. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Seattle, such as Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
120 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
112 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.1
Fair
363 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
80 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Avis

7.2
Good
31 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.2
Good
44 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Budget

6.9
Okay
42 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Seattle, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Seattle for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Seattle. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 1,949 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Seattle?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Seattle.

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 13 June 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 (RM 43+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 43+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 95+

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