Thrifty Car Rental at Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport is found in the United States of America, and is a large airport with millions of passengers passing through it every year. It is currently rated as the sixteenth busiest airport in the country for passenger traffic, and one of the busiest in the world for aircraft movements. It is recognised by the IATA code of SEA, and is also commonly referred to as the Sea-Tac Airport, because it is located in the area of SeaTac. Arriving passengers can rent a car from Thrifty Seattle Tacoma International Airport, and enjoy numerous benefits, whether a car is needed for leisure or business purposes. The company also has a large selection of vehicles from which to choose, and is well known for their low car rental rates.

The airport of Seattle and Tacoma is located between these two cities, and within easy driving distance of many popular areas to visit. The airport is less than two miles from the Interstate 5, a main road of the country that leads to cities north and south of the airport, and even into the country of Canada, however, car renters should be aware that vehicles hired by Thrifty are not always permitted to be driven across borders. Further details regarding cross-border rentals will need to be acquired. Thrifty one way hires are another option, which allows the rented car to be delivered to a rental location other than Seattle Tacoma International Airport. One way hire services are convenient for motorists going only ‘one way’, and who will not be returning to the airport of their arrival. Thrifty has rental locations across North America, and at all major airport locations. Find out from Thrifty how far the rented car can be driven should a lengthy distance of travel be planned.

This airport has recently opened a new Car Rental Centre that houses all the car rental companies, including Thrifty. The centre is located at the intersection of South 160th Street and International Boulevard, and has sufficient parking areas for all the vehicles of the car rental companies. Thrifty can be conveniently accessed by one of the many shuttle buses that run twenty-four hours a day to the centre, and which are free of charge. The buses depart from outside the baggage claim areas at the north and south ends of the Central Terminal building. They can take a passenger’s luggage items, and are accessible to disabled travellers. Waiting time for a shuttle is usually very short, and it will take just five to seven minutes to reach the Seattle Tacoma International Airport car hire companies.

Thrifty provides cars for leisure and business travellers, and has several programs which save time and money for both types of customers. There are business programs that are suitable for small to mid-sized businesses, and include SmartBusiness, SmartBiz, the Multi-Month Rental Program and Travel Smart. The first mentioned is an ideal program for mid-sized companies that have frequent travellers, and SmartBiz is ideal for small companies or individual business renters. Low business car hire rates are available for all the programs, as well as many other beneficial services. The Thrifty Multi-Month Rental Program is the best option for persons/businesses who require a car for a lengthy period of time. The program allows vehicles to be hired for up to eleven months, without the need to return it before the rental contract has expired, and reservations for the service can be quickly made by calling a special 800#. The charges for the rental will automatically be billed every month to the customer’s credit card or Thrifty billing account. A corporate account will be needed to hire a car for a longer period.

The Seattle Tacoma International Airport car rental companies also have loyalty programs for their customers, and Thrifty’s is considered as one of the best. Blue Chip members receive priority customer service at the ‘members-only’ line, and will, in general, enjoy faster reservations, rentals and returns. The program is free to join by persons who meet the minimum requirements for car rental. There is also an optional program, by the name of Blue Chip Rewards, which allows customers to earn free rental days. This program is valid in the United States of America.

From Thrifty, hand control equipment can be hired by persons with a lower limb disability. The device operates the brake and accelerator pedals of automatic vehicles, and is free of charge from the rental location of Seattle Tacoma International Airport. Hand controls usually require an advanced reservation – at least forty-eight hours prior to your arrival. GPS units and child seats are also available from Thrifty, but these items have extra charges. The satellite navigation system hired by Thrifty is manufactured by Garmin and includes a simple, easy to use interface, turn-by-turn audio directions, multiple languages and alerts for traffic and road constructions. It is also small and portable, compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology and easily finds any destination. The motorist may search by address or by category.

Thrifty’s cars are similar to the Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Focus, Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion and Ford Taurus. Luxury cars include the Buick LaCrosse and Ford Crown Victoria, and there are also SUVs for hire, such as the Ford Escape, Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and Chevrolet Traverse. Minivans and Passenger Vans are popular to hire by groups of travellers, as the Dodge Caravan can seat seven and the Ford E350 can seat up to twelve passengers. Thrifty even offers a special ‘Wild Card’ category, from where a Compact or larger vehicle can be hired, but only rates equal to that of a Compact vehicle will be charged, regardless of the vehicle received. Further details are available from Thrifty at Seattle Tacoma International Airport.

Address:
Seattle Airport
3150 S 160th Street
SeaTac, WA United States 98188

Telephone Number: (877) 283-0898