SeaTac rental for Pacific Northwest road trip: deposit and hold strategy
Verified: 2026-06-06
At a glance
deposit and hold strategy for Pacific Northwest road trip — CONRAC 12 brands, Kayak $57/day avg
What to know
Tables, fee breakdowns & trip planning — not a raw data dump
Deposit strategy
Shuttle & pickup
Terminal Islands 1 & 16 → CONRAC (3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188)
| Band | Wait | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | 5–8 min | Weekday daytime |
| Peak | 10–15 min | Rush hours |
| Friday PM | 12–18 min | ~6 PM band |
Out-the-door fees
| Kayak base rate | ~$57/day |
| Facility charge (CFC) | $7/day |
| Concession recovery (ACRF) | 11.1% (~$6/day) |
| Est. out-the-door | ~$70/day |
What to expect on your trip
- Pacific Northwest road trip: standard credit hold $200 at most CONRAC brands; Alamo $500 debit with round-trip proof.
- Release 3–10 business days after return — separate from CFC ~$7/day.
- Scenario: Pacific Northwest road trip at Sea-Tac CONRAC at 3150 S 160th St, SeaTac, WA 98188 — purple-sign shuttles from Terminal Level 1 Islands 1 & 16.
- ($419M facility, May 2021).
- Facility surcharges: CFC ~$7/day + ACRF 11.
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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