Car Rental - Wenatchee
Rent a car in Wenatchee to explore a hiker’s paradise at the seat of Chelan County. A place surrounded by orchards and dams, this central Washington city is sandwiched between the Columbia River and the vast Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
We have a Wenatchee car rental pick-up location at Pangborn Memorial Airport, just to the east of downtown. From here, it’s just 25 minutes southwest to Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, while a host of other mid-state cities are nearby, including Leavenworth, Quincy and Ellensburg.
Further afield, Yakima is two hours south, Seattle is two-and-a-half hours west and Spokane can be reached within three hours when you rent a car from Wenatchee.
Whether you’re planning a winter ski trip or summer hikes in the Washington wilds, we have a suitable vehicle for you. Reserve a robust SUV or try a sedan, holiday car rentals spacious enough for the whole family.
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Wenatchee Locations
A Quick Guide to Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
To get to know Wenatchee’s cultural heritage, there’s no better place to visit than Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. This place opened in 1939 and has been the local hub for creative exhibits ever since.
Swing by to see the flagship mural, The Saga of Wenatchee, which has adorned the walls since the museum first opened and learn about the Native people of the Columbia Plateau.
Parking options for your Wenatchee rental car include street parking in front of the museum, and a parking lot situated between the two buildings. Both options are free to museum visitors.
Saddle Rock Trail
Wenatchee is home to several great hiking trails, and Saddle Rock Trail’s impressive vistas earn a place among them. It’s just two-and-a-half miles long, so suited to beginners of moderate fitness, and the rocky views of wildflowers make the climbs worthwhile.
There’s a trailhead parking lot where you can leave your Wenatchee rental car, which also has four accessible parking spaces.
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort
If you’re visiting Wenatchee for winter sports, the 36 designated ski runs at Mission Ridge create abundant opportunities to ride the light, dry powder that falls in this region. Take a lesson or purchase lift tickets to go your own way. Under a 25-minute drive away when you rent a car in Wenatchee.
Driving In and Around Wenatchee
- Free Public Parking (98801) offers Downtown spaces morning until late. Enjoy easy access to Wenatchee Convention Center, Two Rivers Art Gallery, Wenatchee Waterfront Park and dozens of independent, thrift and antique stores.
- Wenatchee Car Meet (98801) is an open-air lot close to Valley North Shopping Center, Walla Walla Point Park and Wenatchee Valley Super Oval.
- Saddle Rock Gateway Parking (98801) is a convenient place to park your Wenatchee rental car if you’re planning to hike the Saddle Rock Trail or to see the wildlife at Dry Gulch Preserve.
