# How do I drive to the SeaTac Rental Car Facility from Burien, Tacoma, or Bellevue?

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**Verified:** 2026-06-22
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## At a glance

Use SR 509/SR 518 and Air Cargo Rd from Burien; I-5 exit 154A and SR 518 from Tacoma; I-405 south to SR 518 from Bellevue. Return vehicles to 3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188.

## What to know

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Rental Car Facility is located at 3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188. All on-airport rental companies operate at this consolidated off-site facility. When picking up a vehicle, park and take the free 24/7 shuttle (about a 5-minute ride) from the terminal baggage-claim level; when returning, drive directly to the facility and do not go to the terminal. From Burien (about 4 miles, roughly 8-12 minutes via SR 518): From central Burien or the SR 509 corridor, head south on SR 509 toward the First Avenue South Bridge if coming from north Seattle. Take the SR 518 exit signed Burien/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Stay on SR 518 west and take the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport exit, following signs for Air Cargo Rd. Exit onto Air Cargo Rd, turn right on S 170th St, then right on Air Cargo Rd, then right on S 160th St. Follow Rental Car Return signs to the left-hand entrance. From Tacoma (about 22 miles, roughly 25-35 minutes): Take I-5 north to Exit 154A/SR 518 west. Take the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport exit and follow Rental Car Return signs toward International Blvd/SR 99 south. Continue following Rental Car Return signage to 

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