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Seattle is a wonderful city. Handsome, cultured and boasting sensational landscapes, it’s one of the highlights of the north-west of America. Come here for art, for coffee, for the coastline – you won’t be disappointed.
Seattle Tacoma Airport is one of the most convenient gateways into Washington State, providing great access not just to Seattle but to Tacoma and Olympia too.
We’ve got a car hire office right in the heart of the complex at Seattle Tacoma Airport. Our branch is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, so we’re here to help you whenever you need a car. It’s easy to find us: we’re in a prime spot in the consolidated car rental centre at the airport. Book your car online now for the quickest and easiest departure once you touch down.
**(Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Rental Qualifications and RequirementsIf you haven’t driven in the US before, Seattle is a good place to get your bearings. Roads are in good condition, navigation is straightforward and most of the driving rules will be familiar to you. The only major difference is the side of the road you’ll be driving on: the right, with overtaking on the left. As at home, seatbelts must be worn by the driver and all passengers, and you can be pulled over and fined for using a mobile phone while driving. The top speed limit on freeways in Washington State is 70mph, with limits dropping in urban areas. As always, follow the signage.
The airport sits south of Seattle, and the fastest route into the city is via the I-5, a 15-mile drive that should take around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The same road will take you onwards, along the coast, all the way up to the border with Canada, close to Vancouver. Take it south, however, and it will swing west to Tacoma and Olympia, before plunging south again, all the way to Oregon and beyond.
The other major interstate route here is the I-90. You can either get onto it in Seattle’s centre or, from the airport, head north-east on the I-405 and then join it near Factoria. It heads inland, skirting beautiful state parks, wildland areas and Tiger, Cougar and Squak mountains. If you’re planning a road trip, it whizzes past some wonderful out-of-way towns and villages as it heads into Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and all the way to Chicago and New York. It’s a memorable coast-to-coast drive.
Seattle Tacoma Airport, or ‘Sea Tac’ as locals call it, is in a very handy spot for visiting anywhere in the Washington State area. The airfield is around 25 miles north of Tacoma itself and around 15 miles south of Seattle, but you can explore the whole state in your hire car with ease.
One of America’s ‘coolest’ cities is spread around the shores of Puget Sound with a backdrop of inspiring forests and mountains. Over recent decades, the docks and harbour have been softened by an alternative bohemian atmosphere that makes Seattle uniquely interesting. Among all those coffee bars and waterfront restaurants in converted warehouses there are major sights too. The 100-year-old Pike Place on the harbour has become the spot for street food and local farm produce. And you’ll get stunning views from the top of the Space Needle Tower and enjoy one of the world’s top music attractions at the Experience Music Project – which is a unique, artist-style building.
Down at the south end of Puget Sound, Tacoma also has plenty of things to see and do. In fact, the city lists more than 100 historic properties within its limits. Tacoma is a port city that has diversified. It has become famous for its glass making, with a spectacular Museum of Glass and glass-blowing studio linked to the downtown by a Bridge of Glass.
Elsewhere look out for the collection of 300 vehicles at the enormous LeMay America’s Car Museum and the Washington State History Museum, which tells you the story of the intrepid settler of this north-eastern state. Sixth Avenue is the centre of the food and music scene, while Proctor and Stadium districts have the best independent shops and boutiques to explore.
To the west of Tacoma is Washington’s state capital, Olympia. It’s easy to visit the number one attraction, the 100-year-old capitol building. Free tours of the grand domed government centre are available, every day of the week. Across this compact waterside city you’ll find an emphasis of cultural attractions: Olympia serves as the artistic capital of the state too. Spot public art and murals everywhere, although the best place to view art is in the 80 acres of the Monarch Contemporary Art and Sculpture Park.
A short drive to the south-west will bring you to the famous Mount Rainier National Park and a chance to see an active volcano among beautiful mountain scenery. You can explore forests and glaciers by car, by hiking or using a charming little steam train from the town of Elbe in the foothills. Car hire at Seattle Tacoma Airport is your key to unlocking sensational Seattle and the subtle joys of Washington State.
The car was ready and clean when I arrived. When I returned it the billing was correct. Everything was great.
Hertz Customer
Darryl was SO SO helpful!! He made the process to smooth despite some issues I had made with the booking. Answered all our questions thoroughly and was very kind. Hertz, he is a gem—treat him like it!!!
Hertz Customer
(Translated by Google) Perfect service - less than 5 minutes after arriving on the free shuttle bus and another 5 minutes later the deposit on the credit card is refunded. (Original) Perfekter Service - keine 5 Minuten nach Ankunft im Gratis Shuttle Bus und weitere 5 Minuten später ist das Depot auf der Kreditkarte rückerstattet.
Hertz Customer
I want to give the biggest shout out to the gentleman that helped me out at Gold service desk today. I walked up to the Presidential Circle to get the SUV I had rented and there were only cars left. I went inside to get help and to my surprise, instead of making me wait, this kind employee upgraded me. I love the SUV you picked for my upgrade and I’m so thankful for you! I hope you get a raise for going above and beyond!
Hertz Customer
A valid driver's license issued from your state or country of residence must be presented at the time of rental. The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period. If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit. You will not be allowed to rent a Hertz vehicle with only an International Driver's Permit.
International customers renting in the U.S. are also required to present a valid international-issued driver’s license at the time of rent and a valid passport in the same name, as a second form of identification.
Mobile/Digital Driver License
A mobile or digital driver’s license does not replace a valid physical driver’s license and Hertz customers will still need to supply their hard copy license until further notice.
Rental of a 15-passenger van in California requires a commercial driver’s license to transport a non-profit group or for commercial use. The commercial driver’s license requirement does not apply to personal use. 15- passenger vans may not be used to transport passengers for hire.
Rentals have a grace period of 29 minutes.
Optional coverages do not have hourly charges/grace period, but are charged as a full day.
Extra hour charges will be incurred at the 30 minute mark if the vehicle is returned more than 29 minutes past the original rental time.
If renting in California:
Hertz provides no liability protection under the terms of the Rental Agreement to the renter from claims of injury by others against you resulting from an accident. Your personal/business insurance may cover your liability. Exceptions: Hertz will provide primary liability protection up to the statutory minimum limits to international customers (driver's license indicates an address outside the USA) renting in California. Please also refer to Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) below.
If renting in Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia:
Upon signing the Rental Agreement, Hertz provides primary liability protection. However, such protection is generally no more than the minimum limits required by individual state law. See Financial Responsibility Limits by State.
If renting in any other state in the U.S.A.:
Hertz' liability protection is secondary to any other insurance coverage available to you. If you do not have liability insurance and/or the limits of liability of the insurance coverage available to you are not sufficient to cover claims by others against you, and Hertz, as the vehicle owner, provides liability protection due to an accident, you will indemnify Hertz for any and all payments made.
However, Hertz makes available additional liability protection, which is primary, if the optional Liability Insurance Supplement, LIS, is purchased.
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS)
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) provides coverage for you and other authorized operators of your rental vehicle for third party claims.
LIS is primary protection to customer’s personal policy and provides the first $1,000,000.00 of combined bodily injury and/or property damage protection for each occurrence regardless of the state in which the accident occurs. On rentals in California and Florida the maximum combined single limit is $2,000,000.00 for liability protection only.
LIS provides up to $1,000,000.00 of Uninsured/Underinsured protection for bodily injury sustained while driving the rental vehicle.
There are some exclusions to this coverage, which we feel you should know. Under LIS, in the event of an accident, you will not be protected for third party liability:
LIS is third party liability coverage only, except where permitted by law or pertaining to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. LIS does not cover personal injury to you or any authorized operator of the rental vehicle or to your or their family members who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and reside in your or their household.
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
In most states, in the event of any other loss or damage to the car, regardless of fault, your financial responsibility extends to the full value of the car at the time of rental, less its salvage value, plus expenses for towing, storage impound fees, an administrative fee and a reasonable charge for loss of use. If your responsibility differs in the state in which you rent, it will be stated in Paragraph 4, of the Rental Agreement. In California, in the event of any loss or damage to the car regardless of fault, your financial responsibility will in no event exceed the fair market value, plus actual charges for towing, storage, impound fees, and an administrative fee. In California and Nevada, your responsibility for loss or damage to the car from vandalism unrelated to theft will not exceed $500.00 in California and $2,500.00 in Nevada and you are not responsible for theft, regardless of purchasing LDW, unless the theft results from your fault.. In Illinois, your responsibility for loss or damage for any cause other than theft is limited to $15,500.00. Loss or damage related to theft is limited to $2,000.00, unless the theft results from your fault. In New York, your financial responsibility shall not exceed (i) the actual and reasonable costs that Hertz incurs to repair the car, including costs for towing, storage and impound fees or that Hertz would have incurred if the car was repaired or (ii) the fair market value of the car immediately before the damages occurred, as determined by the applicable market for the retail sale of the car less disposal proceeds. Your responsibility for theft of the car shall not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by Hertz for loss due to theft up to its fair market value, if it is established that you or any authorized operator failed to exercise reasonable care or aided or abetted in the theft.
F.Y.I. – You are under no obligation to purchase LDW or any other optional service as a condition of rental. Your own personal insurance may provide protection for loss or damage to the rental vehicle depending on the state in which you live and the type of policy you have. Also, various credit card companies provide cardholders with some degree of damage protection providing you use their credit card for the rental and decline the optional LDW offered by Hertz at time of rental. The coverage and limits vary. Your policy or credit card coverage should be thoroughly checked for the specific terms and conditions associated with rental vehicles. Remember, most credit card insurance is supplemental, which means it will only reimburse you for loss or damages over and above what is covered by any other insurance you may have and will not cover you forany damage, regardless of cause, if you accept LDW.
Adding LDW after car is on rental:
You may not change the option once the rental has begun, without returning the car and starting a new rental agreement. This will result in the contract being closed out and charges being assessed for the time the vehicle is kept at least 1-day minimum, and a new rental contract will begin.
Cancellation of LDW - New York rentals only:
On New York rentals only, LDW may be cancelled at no charge, within 24 hours of its purchase provided the renter (i) has rented the car for 2 or more days; (ii) appears in person at any Hertz rental location with the car, which shall be subject to inspection.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), offered in combination with PEC, allows you to elect accidental death and accidental medical expense coverage for yourself and your passengers during the rental period of the vehicle.
PAI coverage:
Benefits Schedule* | Renter | Each Passenger |
Accidental Death: | $175,000 | $17,500 |
Accidental Medical Expenses Not to Exceed: | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Ambulance Expenses Not to Exceed: | $250 | $250 |
*Benefits referred to in this synopsis are not applicable for vehicles rented in the State of New York. In Minnesota, the death coverage limit is $100,000 ($10,000 for passengers) and the medical expenses limit is $3,500 for the renter and each passenger.
Total benefits for any one accident are limited to $225,000 and are payable in addition to any other coverage for which you or your passengers are eligible. However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PAI benefits.
If this coverage is accepted, the benefits for you apply to all accidental injuries during your rental period, regardless of whether you are actually in the car. Your passengers are also covered, but only for incidents occurring while they occupy the Hertz rental car.
Exclusions
Benefits are not paid for any loss caused directly or indirectly by:
The renter shall be deemed to have converted the rental vehicle whenever the rental vehicle is not returned to Hertz by the return date or by the extended return date. This is a summary only and other restrictions may apply.
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC)
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC), offered in combination with PAI, is an option that insures against risk of loss or damage to help protect your certain personal belongings while renting from Hertz. By electing PEC you will be insured throughout the entire rental period. PEC is insurance protection and pays in addition to any other policy you may have (such as a Homeowner’s policy). However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PEC benefit. PEC insurance coverage includes those personal effects owned by you and those members of your immediate family traveling with you during the rental period who are permanent residents of your household. PEC does not extend to non-family members traveling with you.
Coverage Per Person | Per person | Maximum |
United States | $650 | $1,950 |
Canada | C$500 | C$1,500 |
PEC applies to personal effects only and not to car equipment. The following are examples of items NOT covered by the PEC:
Exclusions
Personal effects not covered loss by mysterious disappearance, nor does it cover::
Also, PEC does not cover:
Loss or damage caused by wear and tear, gradual deterioration, moths, vermin, inherent vice or damage sustained due to any process or while actually being worked upon and resulting there from, or while in the care, custody or control of any common carrier.
If loss or damages occur, completion of claim form must accompany claim. Forms are available at all Hertz corporate locations.
Please note that PAI and PEC are not available separately and must be taken in combination.
Corporate locations only:
Vehicles returned 30 minutes late or more are charged for an additional part or full day, depending on the time of return (this is shown on your receipt in the 'Initial Charges' section). For vehicles returned more than 12 hours late an additional charge of $12 per day, up to a maximum of 5 days ($60), will also be applied (shown in the 'Service Charges/Taxes' section).
Intercity fee is for rentals returned to a location other than the location specified in the Rental Agreement. If the rental has already started at the time the change is made, a Return Change Fee may also apply. Note: Tesla reservations are not allowed to return one way.
You must meet the minimum age restrictions, present a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable charge card in your name.
You must also be in good standing with Hertz and its affiliated companies and not be subject to a Do Not Rent requirement from any of Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty or Firefly.
Please also refer to Form of Payment for acceptable charge cards.
Please also refer to Minimum Age and Exception and Driver's License for complete requirements and restrictions.