# How do Emerald Club members bypass the counter at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility?

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**Verified:** 2026-08-07
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## At a glance

National Emerald Club members can bypass the 5th-floor main lobby counter at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility (3150 S 160th St) by taking the 24-hour shuttle from the airport, proceeding directly to the lower parking garage level (Floor 4), choosing any vehicle from the Emerald Aisle, and scanning out at the exit booth.

## What to know

At the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) Rental Car Facility, located at 3150 S 160th St, National Car Rental Emerald Club members can completely bypass the main service counters to save time. Upon arriving at SeaTac Airport, board the free, 24-hour rental car shuttle from the baggage claim level. The shuttle ride takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes to reach the facility. Once you arrive at the Rental Car Facility, do not exit onto the main lobby on Floor 5 where the walk-up counters are located. Instead, proceed directly to the lower parking garage level on Floor 4 via the escalators or elevators. Locate the clearly marked National Emerald Aisle or Executive Area. As an active Emerald Club member with a confirmed reservation, you can select any midsize or higher vehicle parked in the Emerald Aisle. Once you have chosen your vehicle, drive to the exit booth. Present your valid driver's license, the credit card profile linked to your account, and the vehicle's barcode to the agent. The checkout process at the gate takes less than 2 minutes, allowing you to hit the road immediately.

## Related

- https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-emerald-club-bypass-routing