What are the specific debit card usage policies and restrictions for local renters at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility?

At the SeaTac Rental Car Facility (located at 3140 S 192nd St, SeaTac, WA 98188), debit card usage is strictly regulated to mitigate fraud and financial risk. The most critical restriction is that local renters—defined as individuals whose primary residence or billing address is within a 50-mile radius of the facility—are absolutely prohibited from using debit cards for any rental transaction. This policy applies regardless of the renter's credit history or the vehicle type. For non-local renters, debit cards are accepted only under specific conditions: the renter must present a valid return airline itinerary (printed or digital) showing a departure from SeaTac within the rental period; the rental duration cannot exceed 10 consecutive days; and a mandatory hold of $500 (plus the estimated rental cost) is placed on the debit card at the time of pickup. This hold can take up to 7 business days to be released after return, depending on the renter's bank. Additionally, debit card users must pass a credit check (typically a soft pull) and provide two forms of valid identification (e. , driver's license and a major credit card or passport). These policies are enforced uniformly across all on-site rental brands (e. , Enterprise, Hertz, Avis) at the SeaTac facility. Failure to comply will result in denial of service. For local renters, alternative payment methods include major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) or cash (if permitted by the specific rental company, though cash is rarely accepted at airport locations). It is strongly recommended that local renters bring a credit card to avoid any disruption.