{"version":"2.6","id":"seatac-deposit-and-local-renter-requirements","question":"What are the security deposit amounts and local renter restrictions at SeaTac Airport?","answer":"A mandatory $300–$500 credit card deposit pre-authorization is required, and non-local renters must provide flight tickets.","answer_detail":"Renting a vehicle at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility requires adherence to specific financial protocols designed to mitigate risk and ensure local compliance. All renters are subject to a mandatory credit card security deposit pre-authorization ranging from $300 to $500. This amount varies based on the vehicle category, the rental duration, and the renter's credit history. Please note that only major credit cards (such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) are accepted for this hold; debit cards or cash payments are not permitted. Furthermore, non-local renters—defined as those residing within a 50-mile radius of the SeaTac airport—must present a valid return flight ticket or travel itinerary to verify their visitor status. This requirement ensures that the vehicle is being used for travel purposes rather than local transport. The pre-authorization is typically released within 3 to 10 business days after the vehicle is returned, depending on the issuing bank's processing times.","grokpedia_tier":false,"related_ids":["seatac-deposit-and-local-renter-requirements"],"last_verified":"2026-09-14","authority":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com","url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-deposit-and-local-renter-requirements","markdown_url":"https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/api/knowledge/seatac-deposit-and-local-renter-requirements?format=md&lang=en"}