Car Rental - Bellevue

 

Rent a car in Bellevue and discover a place nicknamed “The City in a Park” due to its lush and open green spaces and proximity to natural beauty, like the peaceful Lake Washington. This vibrant city is also just 20 minutes’ drive from Seattle, making it the perfect base for exploring all that the state of Washington has to offer.

You’ll find our Bellevue car rental office just east of downtown, meaning you can hop into your rental and explore the heart of the city right away. Or you might choose to drive further afield to destinations like Seattle or Renton.

There’s something for everyone in our diverse Bellevue rental car fleet. Take your pick from all-American convertibles for West Coast exploring, sleek sedans for business car rental and spacious SUVs for family getaways.

Reserve Bellevue car rental today and discover the state of Washington’s wild side.

Bellevue Locations

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A Quick Guide to Bellevue

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The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way South, 98108

Take a short drive with your rental car from Bellevue to Tukwila to find the Museum of Flight, home to one of the largest private air and space collections in the US. Discover over 175 impressive examples of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as rare photographs and artifacts from famous expeditions. A great day out for the family and not to be missed.

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Bellevue Botanical Garden

12001 Main Street, 98005

Stretching over 53 lush acres, the Bellevue Botanical Garden offers exquisitely manicured parkland and a diverse collection of plants native to the northwest. Look out for works of art and sculptures on your strolls through this beautiful and tranquil spot.

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

18201 South East Cougar Mountain Drive, Renton, WA 98059

Drive 14 minutes south-east from Bellevue to discover this epic, 3,000-acre stretch of wilderness, which is ideal for hiking, running and horse-riding. Discover natural wetlands, streams and waterfalls, dramatic caves, mature forests and much more.

AC Hotel by Marriott

208 106th Place North East, 98004

Contemporary style comes as standard at this refined three-star hotel. Elegant rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, HD TVs and understated decor to create a cozy yet sophisticated ambience. Retreat to the AC for some tapas to unwind after a day of exploring or hit the gym for a quick workout.

Bellevue Club Hotel

11200 South East 6th Street, 98004

Treat yourself to a stay at the four-star luxurious boutique Bellevue Club Hotel, and indulge yourself in the spa and state-of-the-art fitness center, with treatments, three pools and a two-level whirlpool. Rooms are effortlessly stylish, with private patios surrounded by lush green gardens.

Hilton Bellevue

300 112th Avenue South East, 98004

You’ll be right at the center of things at the four-star Hilton Bellevue, conveniently placed just off I-405, in the heart of Bellevue’s business district. Enjoy simple and satisfying dishes crafted from local ingredients at the Solarium Kitchen and Bar and take a dip in the refreshing outdoor pool. Enjoy a room with a balcony or upgrade to a suite for a whirlpool tub. Parking is available for your rental car in Bellevue for a daily charge.

Monsoon Bellevue

10245 Main Street, 98004

Discover authentic and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine with an eclectic western twist at Monsoon, which has been delighting customers since 1999. The menu entices with mouth-watering options like delicate vermicelli noodles with fried oysters or fragrant lemongrass chicken. Monsoon also do takeout and deliveries.

Duke’s Seafood

500 Bellevue Way North East 212, 98004

The northwest is known for its fresh and tasty seafood, and what better place to try the local catch than Duke’s. This local favorite offers up satisfying staples like prawns encrusted with coconut and decadent lobster chowder, or maybe go for the Seared Alaska Weathervane Scallops.

Carmine’s

88 102nd Avenue North East, 98004

Searching for great authentic Italian food in Bellevue? Look no further than Carmine’s. In a cozy, refined atmosphere, enjoy soft gnocchi served with silky mozzarella and a creamy marinara sauce, or dry-aged duck breast with a rich jus and tart cherries.

Driving In and Around Bellevue

  • Centre 425 Garage (98004) is located in the heart of downtown, just a 10-minute drive from our car rental in Bellevue East. It offers 400 parking spaces.
  • Lincoln Square South (98004) has over 1100 spaces, available 24/7 and is close to Downtown Park
  • Bellevue Square (98004) is a shopping center, with 45 spaces offering parking to customers.

 

  • Interstate 90 (I-90), also known as the American Veterans Memorial Highway, runs from Seattle in Washington to Boston, Massachusetts, and connects Bellevue with Ellensburg to the south-east.
  • Interstate 405 (I-405) serves Washington’s Seattle region, connecting Bellevue to the cities of Renton, Kirkland and Bothell. It can be easily reached from our car rental in Bellevue.
  • Washington State Route 520 (SR 520) runs for 13 miles, from Seattle to Redmond, cutting through Bellevue. Drive west on SR 520 from Bellevue to reach Seattle.

 

How to Get From Bellevue to Seattle

It takes around 15 minutes to drive the 10 miles by rental car from Bellevue to Seattle.

  1. Leave the Bellevue car rental and get on SR 520 W.
  2. Continue on the SR 520 West and take exit 165B from I-5 S.
  3. Follow Union Street and 5th Avenue to Madison Street in Seattle.

 

How to Get From Bellevue to Tacoma

Tacoma is a 40-minute, 37-mile drive by rental car from Bellevue. Head south on I-405 and merge onto I-5 continuing south. Then take the I-705 towards city center.