Car Rental - Pullman

 

Rent a car in Pullman, Washington, and you’ll find yourself in a lively college town surrounded by rolling hills and grain fields. Pullman is the home of Washington State University, one of the nation’s great agricultural colleges, set among the Palouse prairies.

Our Pullman car rental pick-up office is ideally located at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, only two miles east of Pullman itself. Book in advance and you can take your pick of our comprehensive holiday or business car rentals. In town with family? We have modern SUVs with room for everyone. Traveling for business or leisure? Some of our sleeker options may be right for you.

In addition to the college itself, from here you can explore more of Washington, with Spokane, the Lilac City, to the north. You’re also very close to the border with Idaho, home of the Sawtooth Mountains.

Reserve your rental car in Pullman to discover all that Washington has to offer.

Pullman Locations

A Quick Guide to Pullman

sunset over wheat field overlooking bishop peak

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

1535 Wilson Rd #7301, WA, 99164

The WSU’s art museum boasts an impressive collection of work by regional artists, all housed in a notable modern building in the shape of a red cube. The focus is on 20th and 21st-century pieces, with highlights including Andy Warhol prints and a fascinating program of temporary exhibitions.

pismo beach and pier sign

Jacklin Collection Museum

Webster Physical Sciences Building, WA, 99164

This museum houses a fascinating array of petrified wood. You’ll also discover geodes, dinosaur bones and thunder eggs which tell a story about geology across the region.

montana de oro state park

WSU Bear Center

Terre View Dr, WA, 99163

The nation’s only grizzly bear research center, this WSU facility is dedicated to the conservation of threatened species. The scientists here study the diet and behavior of the bears in a habitat that provides them with comfort and stimulation. Visitors are welcome from April to October when the bears aren’t hibernating.

Courtyard by Marriott Pullman

1295 NE North Fairway Rd, WA, 99163

This modern Marriott has a fresh feel, with a funky lobby making for a great meeting place. It’s close to both the Washington State University campus and Palouse Ridge Golf Club, making it an ideal choice if you’re renting a car at Pullman to go visit students in your family or are here for recreation. Larger guest rooms have two queen beds and state-of-the-art amenities like flat-screen TVs and ergonomic chairs.

Cougar Land Motel

150 W Main St, WA, 99163

Just a couple of minutes drive from Washington State University in your Pullman car rental, this is a simple and well-appointed hotel that features comfy rooms with self-catering essentials like mini-fridges, microwaves, and a coffee maker. Positioned just off Grand Avenue, it also offers easy access to the area’s restaurants and cafes.

Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman

1255 NE North Fairway Rd, WA, 99163

Close to the Courtyard Hotel, the Residence Inn is tailored more for long stays. It’s an all-suite affair, giving you your own sizeable kitchen to whip up culinary creations. Downstairs, there’s a store, business center and a cozy firepit for socializing with the locals.

The Black Cypress

215 E Main St, WA, 99163

The joys of Black Cypress begin with the welcoming atmosphere, created by mood lighting and sumptuous decor. It’s the perfect place for mouth-watering classics like spaghetti carbonara, ribeye steak and hearty roast chicken. Why not sample some of the traditional Cypriot dishes, such as pork souvlakia?

The Land

1525 NE Merman Dr, WA, 99163

Only a seven-minute drive from Washington State University in your Pullman rental car, The Land serves up delicious comfort food from late morning to late night. The mushroom bacon Swiss burger is served on a brioche bun and is accompanied by crispy fries, while the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich pops with a matzo meal crust. The loaded fries are a messy delight.

Birch and Barley

1360 Bishop Blvd, WA, 99163

A wide-ranging menu of American classics makes Birch & Barley the perfect pitstop while touring the city in your Pullman rental car. Go for oozing poutine or wings with a variety of signature sauces (the sweet chili curry may be the winner) to warm you up for the entrees. When it comes to mains, choose a steak with basil mashed potatoes, po-boy sandwiches, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese or a generous bowl of Cajun pasta.

Driving In and Around Pullman

  • Downtown Pullman has on-street parking for a maximum of two hours. There are numerous parking metered spaces near the WSU campus, with hourly rates.
  • Fine Arts Garage (99163) offers parking all weekend and from 5am-5pm Monday to Friday. There are both hourly and flat rates.
  • Terrell Library Garage (99163) has 180 spaces and is open 24 hours a day.

 

  • State Route 270 (SR 270) runs from east to west through Pullman. East it heads into Idaho, while west connects with US 195 just outside the city. This 10-mile route is notable for linking WSU with the University of Idaho.
  • State Route 27 (SR 27) begins just south of Pullman, where it links up with US 195. It then cuts north through the city and follows a winding route to the Spokane Valley.
  • US Route 195 (US 195) runs north to south through Washington, although its southern tip is found just over the border in Idaho. It skirts to the west of Pullman and continues north to Spokane.

 

How to get from Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport to Washington State University

Depending on traffic, it’s only around five minutes to drive to the Washington State University campus in your rental car at Pullman:

  1. Leave the Hertz car rental lot on Airport Rd.
  2. Stay left on Airport Rd / Pullman Airport Rd.
  3. Take a left for Airport Rd / Terre View Dr.
  4. Take a right for Grimes Way.

 

How to get from Pullman to Spokane

Spokane is around 75 miles north of Pullman in your rental car, a drive that’ll take you between 90 minutes and two hours. Take North West Davis Way, following signs for SR 270/US 195. Take a right on to the US 195 North and follow for 70 miles. Keep right for I-90 East/Spokane.