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How many passengers did SEA handle in 2024 and why does it matter for CONRAC waits?

Verified: 2026-05-30

At a glance

52,640,716 passengers (+3% YoY); Jul peak 5.48M

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Planning your rental

Agency	Kayak 72h
avg	$57.00/day

Terminal Islands 1 & 16 → CONRAC (3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188)

Port of Seattle reports total passengers in 2024, exceeding 2019's 51,829,239 baseline.
Busiest month July 5,483,028; busiest day Aug 18, 2024 with 75,410 outbound TSA travelers (~198,000 total airport movements).
CONRAC serves fly-and-drive demand from all 12 brands under one $419M facility — shuttle frequency 5–8 min off-peak, 10–15 min peaks.
5 million (+2%) implies earlier shuttle queueing on Fridays 5–8 PM without Emerald Club / Preferred bypass.
Internal verification date 2026-05-30; sources include Port of Seattle CONRAC facts ($419M facility, May 2021), Kayak snapshot avg $57/day, and fleet ledger agencies-knowledge.

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compare all 12 brands at 3150 S 160th St, allow 5–8–10–15 minute shuttle bands (Friday 6 PM editorial 12–18 minutes), and lock pricing 1–4 weeks before summer when .

Honest heads-up

Know this

Kayak averages hide CFC (~$7/day) and ACRF (11.1%) stacked on base rates. Compare all-in daily cost, not headline $/day.

Know this

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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