Payless
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Family Cost Estimates (3 days)
Full calculator →Estimated — verify at counter (2026)
| Scenario | Daily | Tax/fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of 2 · Sedan · 3 days | $58/day | $31 | $205 |
| Family of 2 · SUV · 3 days | $95/day | $51 | $336 |
| Family of 4 · Sedan · 3 days | $70/day | $38 | $248 |
| Family of 4 · SUV · 3 days | $113/day | $61 | $400 |
Payless · Deposit hold separate · 2026-05-26
Traveler Priority Specs
Counter location
2nd floor, SeaTac CONRAC (3150 S 160th St)
Skip-the-counter
Standard counter
Deposit & debit
Credit card hold required
Min driver age
25+
EV availability
Toyota Prius, Hyundai Kona Electric
Shuttle wait
5–8 minutes peak · 24/7 shared CONRAC shuttle
Fuel policy
Full-to-full (see cost section)
Mileage & one-way
Unlimited mileage · One-way OK
Cost & Security Deposit
Payless True Cost Calculator
Estimate your out-the-door price for Payless (Medium tier) including mandatory SeaTac surcharges.
Cost Parameters
Deposit hold: $200 (held at pickup, released after return)
Fuel policy: Full to Full
Payless search rates often exclude 17.2% local surcharges and the $6.00/day facility charge (CFC).
Estimated Final Price
Reference scenario (2 · sedan · 3 days): ~$205
Key Benefits & Loyalty
- Located directly in the main facility
- 24/7 returns support
Verified Traveler Reviews
“Quick Payless pickup at SeaTac — clean cars. Shuttle from terminal took under 10 minutes.”
“Payless CONRAC counter was busy but staff handled the queue. Vehicle was ready on time.”
“Solid Payless experience overall. Note: can have long queues — plan extra time at peak.”
SeaTac Location Reviews
Pros
- Clean cars
Cons
- Can have long queues
Local Location Summary
Standard service at SeaTac facility.
Payless FAQs
Detailed Partner Guide
Payless Car Rental offers budget-focused travelers an affordable way to secure a vehicle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac). The Payless service counter is located on the 2nd floor of the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (RCF). Travelers can reach the facility by boarding the free, 24/7 airport shuttle outside the baggage claim area (Level 0). Payless shares operations and fleet inventory with its sister brand, Budget, which means customers frequently get access to newer vehicles from the combined Avis Budget Group fleet at a lower base rate. Counter hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it convenient for late-night or red-eye arrivals. To save time, customers are encouraged to join the Payless Rewards program to streamline their check-in process. Returns are accepted 24/7 at the designated return lanes in the adjacent parking structure.
