# How do concession recovery fees and CFCs impact the cost of renting at Sea-Tac vs. off-airport locations?

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## At a glance

Airport fees like CFCs significantly increase the daily rate of on-site rentals compared to cheaper off-airport locations.

## What to know

When renting a vehicle directly at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), the final price is often higher than the base rate due to specific mandatory surcharges. The most prominent is the Customer Facility Charge (CFC). As of the current fiscal period, Sea-Tac applies a CFC of approximately $2.75 per day per vehicle. This fee is designed to fund the construction and maintenance of airport infrastructure. Additionally, rental companies apply 'concession recovery fees,' which are internal taxes used to offset the high rent the companies pay to the airport for space within the terminal complex. In contrast, off-airport rental locations situated 5 to 10 miles away from the airport do not incur these specific fees. While off-airport rentals may require a shuttle bus ride, the elimination of the CFC and concession fees can result in savings of $15 to $30 over a week-long rental depending on the vehicle class. Travelers must weigh the convenience of the on-site Rental Car Facility against these cumulative daily-like costs.

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