Car Hire Seattle

Arriving in Seattle through the Seattle-Tacoma Airport is generally convenient as this facility is complete with the most modern amenities  for airline passengers. Traveling on to the beautiful surrounding destinations by land may need the service of a car hire, however. 

Unless you destination is just to a hotel within the airport vicinity, using a car hire may be the best solution when traveling to downtown Seattle or Tacoma.  While there are taxis and public transportation available, they will not combine both convenience and cost-effectiveness. It is best to contact a car hire or rental company even before landing in Seattle.

Facts about SEA

• It is hub for Alaska Airlines
• 31,227,512 passengers in 2009
• 18th busiest airport in the US in 2009
• 317,873 flights accommodated in 2009

Tourists and travelers who land in Sea-Tac Airport should see to it that they get to visit Seattle’s most famous landmark, the Space Needle.  Located in downtown Seattle, a 20-minute drive from the airport is enough to get to this famous postcard subject.  On top of the Space Needle, visitors can get a panoramic view of the entire city of Seattle.  There is a restaurant right on top of the Needle for hungry visitors.
 
Aside from the Space Needle, tourists and visitors can also drive rental cars to other top spots in the city.  They can go to the Seattle Center to watch live shows featuring the different cultures set in this Pacific city.  They can go to the Pike Place Market, which is famous for its fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood.  For those interested to learn about the Pacific Ocean’s unique, vast array of sea life, don't miss out on a visit the Seattle Aquarium.