Cars at SEA
Dec 23, 2021, 3:10 pm
#541
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 95
12/23 0730 - Full aisles as mentioned above. ES and EA were similar, sea of Hyundais and Nissans, a few typical spec Toyotas (including a couple Tacomas and an apparent zero option 2WD Tundra with something like 500 miles on it), a few Challengers and Mustangs, a few basic big trucks and also noticed an apparent zero option new style Frontier. Premium/upgrade were a few A5 and 740i, Grand Cherokee, A250, and a higher spec Camry parked there for some reason.
I did notice at least a couple cars that were likely bought on the used car market - the 2020 F150 next to the Jeep had leather and side window vent deflectors, both probably seldom seen on a normal rental. There was also a Passat with a Roger Jobs sticker on it - the VW dealer in Bellingham.
I had a luxury reservation, was offered a choice of 2 Chrysler 300s - not a bad car per se, but I wanted to try something different. Was offered the GC for $45/day, I balked - hoped for more with EE status. I ended up taking the Gladiator, as snow and ice are in the forecast - 1700 miles on it, maybe the most interesting thing there..
I did notice at least a couple cars that were likely bought on the used car market - the 2020 F150 next to the Jeep had leather and side window vent deflectors, both probably seldom seen on a normal rental. There was also a Passat with a Roger Jobs sticker on it - the VW dealer in Bellingham.
I had a luxury reservation, was offered a choice of 2 Chrysler 300s - not a bad car per se, but I wanted to try something different. Was offered the GC for $45/day, I balked - hoped for more with EE status. I ended up taking the Gladiator, as snow and ice are in the forecast - 1700 miles on it, maybe the most interesting thing there..
Last edited by ww88ww; Dec 23, 2021 at 5:22 pm Reason: typo
Feb 12, 2022, 12:50 am
#544
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 90
Was returning a one-way to SeaTac Feb 11 at 6am and only had time to glimpse for notable cars in the aisle on my way up to the shuttles.
ES:
- 1x Cadillac XT5
- 1x Ford Expedition Max
- Smattering of pickups and unremarkable sedans
ES:
- 1x Cadillac XT5
- 1x Ford Expedition Max
- Smattering of pickups and unremarkable sedans
Last edited by deal; Feb 13, 2022 at 9:19 pm
May 28, 2022, 2:41 pm
#546
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 18
Quick question: I will be ubering from Seattle Downtown to the airport to get my rental car. Can I go directly to the SeaTac Rental Car Facility or do I need to "check in" somewhere at the arrival at the airport and then take the shuttle?
Last edited by Michael MM; May 28, 2022 at 2:57 pm
May 28, 2022, 9:56 pm
#547
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You can go directly to the facility, there is a visitor parking area where the driver can drop you off
May 29, 2022, 10:52 am
#548
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Alaska, Delta, Southwest
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Forgot to post yesterday, but I was here yesterday morning around 10:30, and ES had mostly Malibus and Kia Optima/K5s, plus a couple Chargers, Rav4s, and two 4Runners (I took one of these). Upgrade area had an Acura TLX marked for $50 a day, and a Porsche Cayenne and Maserati Ghibli without hang tags. (I didn't dare ask.) I didn't check Emerald since we wanted a van or SUV, and I figured there wouldn't be any there. Also forgot to take pictures, sorry.
May 30, 2022, 4:15 pm
#549
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I picked up Friday afternoon, May 27 and there was a better than normal Executive selection. In addition to the usual Altimas and Malibus and base Camrys, there was a Caddy CT4, a Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, several Chargers/Challengers, and a Camaro. I was going to take the CT4, but it wouldn't sync with my iPhone. Wound up taking a Fusion Hybrid. This was a mistake, as the steering sucked, but no one but myself to blame for the choice 
Jun 5, 2022, 10:30 pm
#551
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Jun 6, 2022, 2:16 pm
#552
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
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I've seen the VIP section at SEA before. It is for VIP members and cars usually have renter's name in the vehicle.
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Jun 6, 2022, 2:19 pm
#553
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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My understanding was that it was more guarded than the Premier Selection and reserved for c-suite type folks. This never made too much sense to me as most c-suites at medium/large corps just employ a driver service and the vehicle selection isn't groundbreaking, so I suspect National does hand these out to mere high-spend/high-loyalty customers. I could also imagine this just serving as the reserved section for luxury rentals. There's a sign by the SeaTac VIP section that says "see agent for keys"; maybe next trip I'll ask.
Jun 6, 2022, 3:01 pm
#555
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My understanding was that it was more guarded than the Premier Selection and reserved for c-suite type folks. This never made too much sense to me as most c-suites at medium/large corps just employ a driver service and the vehicle selection isn't groundbreaking, so I suspect National does hand these out to mere high-spend/high-loyalty customers. I could also imagine this just serving as the reserved section for luxury rentals. There's a sign by the SeaTac VIP section that says "see agent for keys"; maybe next trip I'll ask.