Car Rental Washington

Electric Car Hire

Hoping to find the right ride to explore Washington? Electric vehicles can be a practical choice. EVs feel easy in the city, smooth on highways, and well-suited for the kind of day trips people plan here, where you might drive out to a trailhead, a waterfront town, or a viewpoint and come back the same day.

With Hertz electric car hire in Washington, you can book an EV that fits your plan, pick up from convenient locations, and travel in a quieter, modern vehicle without changing how you explore.

It is a simple way to reduce your driving impact while still having the flexibility of a rental car for city miles and longer scenic routes.

Charging Points

Washington now has 2,400+ EV charging points across the state, and the network keeps expanding as more drivers switch to electric.

That growing coverage makes it easier to plan charging stops naturally, whether you are doing short city drives in Seattle and Bellevue or heading out on longer routes toward places like Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, or the San Juan area.

Congestion Charges

Washington does not have a congestion charge. There is no fee just for driving into Seattle or other city centers, and no congestion-pricing zone you must pay to enter. You can drive in and out of downtown areas normally; only standard road rules apply at this time across the state.

Key Roads

• Interstate 5 (I-5): This is Washington’s main north–south freeway, running from the Oregon border up through the Puget Sound region to the Canadian border. It’s the route you’ll rely on for driving between major areas like Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, and Bellingham, so it’s often the fastest way to cover distance.
• Interstate 90 (I-90): I-90 is the state’s key east–west corridor, starting in Seattle and crossing the Cascades. If you’re heading toward central or eastern Washington, you’ll likely go over Snoqualmie Pass, where checking road status can help you avoid delays and closures.
• U.S. Route 101 (US-101): US-101 is the go-to road for exploring the Olympic Peninsula, connecting coastal towns, beaches, rainforest areas, and scenic viewpoints. It’s a slower, more scenic drive than the interstates, and it’s often the route people use when they want the “classic Washington” coastal loop experience.

Toll Roads

• SR 520 Bridge: A tolled floating bridge across Lake Washington that connects Seattle with the Eastside. Rates vary by time of day and payment method.
• SR 99 Tunnel: A tolled tunnel through downtown Seattle (often used as a faster north–south option). Tolls are collected in both directions as you exit the tunnel, and pricing changes by time of day.
• I-405 Express Toll Lanes: Tolled express lanes on I-405 that can help you bypass traffic during busy periods. Operation hours and who can ride free depend on the posted rules and pass type.