Tacoma car rentals

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 164/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 4802 S Tacoma Way 98409 (5 kilometers from city center).

The average gas price in Tacoma is C$ 4.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 50 and C$ 66, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tacoma.

Car rental companies onsite at Seattle/Tacoma Intl airport include Fox, Thrifty, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Avis, Payless and E-Z Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Seattle/Tacoma Intl airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Thrifty, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Alamo, Avis and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Supplier choice car rental in Tacoma costs C$ 607 per day, on average.

As Tacoma has steep hills and narrow roads, a compact car is advised, if possible. Due to these hills and the snowy weather conditions often accompanying the cold months, a 4-wheel-drive car is also a good option. If the weather is very cold, snow chains and an ice scraper should also be in the car.

Residential areas in Tacoma permit a maximum speed limit of 25 mph, but also look at posted signs, as it may be lower in certain areas. 50 mph is allowed on secondary county roads (though only 40 mph is permitted on Tacoma’s Schuster Parkway), and 60 mph on freeways. As Tacoma often faces precipitation in the shape of snow or rain, it is important to always adjust your speed according to the prevailing weather conditions.

Gas is comparably high in Tacoma compared with other places in the US, with an average price of $2.90 per gallon. Try to find a Costco or Arco gas station for better rates, often as low as $2.60 per gallon. When you pick up the car, make sure to familiarize yourself with which gas is best for the car and return it with a full tank.

On-street parking in Tacoma is metered, with rates starting at $1 per hour. Usual time restrictions are between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays, on-street parking is free. There are also other parking facilities like garages and lots available, such as A Street Garage on South 11th Street or Municipal Garage and Lot on Market Street.