Top 8 Rental Agencies at SeaTac CONRAC for Cruise Pier 66 transfers
Verified: 2026-06-13
At a glance
Budget, Alamo, Dollar
1. Budget
Key metrics
Budget: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/budget. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Budget at CONRAC --- 3.7/5.
2. Alamo
Key metrics
Alamo: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/alamo. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Alamo at CONRAC --- 4.2/5.
3. Dollar
Key metrics
Dollar: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/dollar. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Dollar at CONRAC --- 3.5/5.
4. Enterprise
Key metrics
Enterprise: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/enterprise. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Enterprise at CONRAC --- 4.3/5.
5. Avis
Key metrics
Avis: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/avis. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Avis at CONRAC --- 3.9/5.
6. National
Key metrics
National: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/national. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
National at CONRAC --- 4.5/5.
7. Payless
Key metrics
Payless: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/payless. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Payless at CONRAC --- 3.4/5.
8. Sixt
Key metrics
Sixt: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies/sixt. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Sixt at CONRAC --- 4.4/5.
Full guide
Topic-specific long guide --- no rental shuttle/CFC boilerplate
Data comparison tables
Agency comparison grid
| Rank | Agency | Rating | Shuttle | Kayak hint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget | 3.7/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 2 | Alamo | 4.2/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 3 | Dollar | 3.5/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 4 | Enterprise | 4.3/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 5 | Avis | 3.9/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 6 | National | 4.5/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 7 | Payless | 3.4/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
| 8 | Sixt | 4.4/5 | Islands 1 & 16 | ~$57/day |
CONRAC all-in fee stack
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base rate (Kayak 72h) | ~$57/day | All 12 brands | Class & season dependent |
| Customer Facility Charge (CFC) | $7/day | On-airport CONRAC | Port-mandated facility fee |
| Concession Recovery (ACRF) | 11.1% | Stacked on subtotal | Recovery on base + CFC |
| Deposit hold | $200---500 | At pickup | Release 5---14 business days post-return |
| Fuel return | Prepaid or refill | Per agency policy | Verify at counter --- not uniform |
Shuttle timing bands
| Band | Wait time | Terminal pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | 5---8 min | Islands Islands 1 & 16 | Weekday daytime |
| Peak | 10---15 min | Islands Islands 1 & 16 | Morning & evening banks |
| Friday PM | 12---18 min | Islands Islands 1 & 16 | ~6 PM surge band |
Similar cars to consider
- 1. Budget: Budget: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.combudget. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 2. Alamo: Alamo: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comalamo. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 3. Dollar: Dollar: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comdollar. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 4. Enterprise: Enterprise: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comenterprise. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 5. Avis: Avis: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comavis. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 6. National: National: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comnational. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 7. Payless: Payless: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.compayless. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA. 8. Sixt: Sixt: https://seatacrentalcarfacility.comsixt. Kayak: https://www.kayak.com/cars/Seattle-Tacoma-International-Airport-SEA.
Honest heads-up
Deposit holds are often confused with charges. At CONRAC, holds typically release 5---14 business days after return depending on bank batching.
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Topic FAQs
Why does Budget rank #1 for this CONRAC list?
Budget earns the top slot from verified review aggregates, Kayak pricing bands, skip-the-counter eligibility, and CONRAC fleet depth --- not location, since all 12 brands share the same shuttle.
Are off-airport discounters cheaper than CONRAC?
Base rates may be lower off-site, but double-shuttle legs and opaque surcharges often erase savings --- especially for tight connections under 90 minutes.
How does Alamo compare to Budget on deposit holds?
Both operate at CONRAC with $200---500 typical holds releasing 5---14 business days post-return. Debit-card and prepaid policies vary --- confirm at https://seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/agencies before booking.
What is the Kayak average at Sea-Tac CONRAC?
Kayak 72-hour snapshot averages ~$57/day before CFC and ACRF. Compare all-in totals, not headline $/day, across Budget, Alamo, and peers.
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