Washington Car Rental

Car Rental in Washington

The Pacific Northwest offers fun and adventure for all. This area of the U.S. is abundant with rugged mountains, craggy canyons, thunderous rivers, and lush green hillsides to discover. All are easily reachable in a Washington rental car from Hertz.

But even if you're not an outdoorsy type, there are still plenty of things to see in this region of the country, particularly Washington State. Whidbey Island is a popular attraction in Washington and is accessible by boat or rental car. Once you get to the island, explore the untouched beauty of charming towns and pristine nature, by car.

Washington has just about everything anyone would want in a vacation from arts and culture to sports. And we have a range of rental cars to help you get around Washington in style, from family-friendly SUVs to small sedans.

Pick up your rental car from one of our city or airport locations in Washington, including Pullman, Bellingham International Airport and Spokane. We have various other rental locations across the state too.

Book car rental in Washington online today with Hertz to discover everything this diverse area has to offer.

 

Top Cities to Rent a Car in Washington

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Washington Car Rental FAQs

Some notable interstate highways in Washington include Interstate 5 (I-5), which runs from the Oregon state border at Vancouver to the Canadian border at Blaine and Interstate 90 (I-90) which runs from Seattle to Boston.


There are some important driving laws to be aware of whilst driving your rental car in Washington. For example, the minimum age to rent a car in Washinton with Hertz is 25. It is also illegal to use your cell phone while driving. Speed limits in Washington can vary depending on the type of road you’re on and driving over the limit could have several consequences. To learn more about the driving laws in Washington, check out our comprehensive Washington state driving guide.


Yes. There are five toll roads in Washington. These include:

  • SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge
  • SR 167 HOT Lanes
  • SR 520 Bridge
  • I-405 Express Toll Lanes
  • SR 99 Tunnel.

 

To find out more about each toll check out our support hub.


Fancy a Road Trip in Washington?

 

Tacoma is just under an hour and 30 minutes drive from Seattle (depending on traffic) via I-5 North. To get to the seaport city of Seattle from Tacoma, simply:

  1. Take South 13th Street to I-705 South
  2. Follow I-5 North to 7th Avenue in Seattle.
  3. Take exit 164A from I-5 North.
  4. Drive to Madison Street to arrive in Seattle.

When you arrive in Seattle, there are plenty of things to do and see. Unsure where to start? Discover everything you need to know about Seattle’s neighborhoods in our dedicated guide.

Looking to venture a little further in your Washington rental car? Experience the best of America’s west coast with our Pacific Coast Paradise Road Trip Planner from Seattle, WA, to Santa Barbara, CA.