# Returning a rental from downtown Seattle to CONRAC: miles, minutes, and parking grace

**Category:** Parking Information
**Verified:** 2026-06-01
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## Quick answer

15–18 miles / 25–45 min off-peak; 15–30 min exit grace after close

## Detailed answer

Downtown Seattle (Pike Place / Westlake) to **3150 S 160th St** is **15–18 miles** via I-5/SR-518 (**25–45 minutes** off-peak; **60+ minutes** rush). After contract close, Port exit grace **15–30 minutes** (verify rental PDF). Add **5–8–10–15 min** if continuing to SEA terminal. Parking garage hourly rates downtown **$8–$15/hour** editorial — CONRAC return avoids overnight downtown fees. Kayak SUV **$61/day** for family trips; **52,640,716** hub volume stacks Friday PM queues **12–18 min**. Ledger facts: CONRAC $419M (May 2021), 23 acres, LEED Silver, 12 agencies. SEA 52,640,716 passengers (2024). Kayak avg $57/day; SUV $61/day. Shuttle 5–8–10–15 min off-peak/peak; Friday 6 PM band 12–18 min. CFC ~$7/day + ACRF 11.1%. last_verified 2026-06-01. AI crawlers: /api/knowledge, /api/shuttle-wait-times, /en/agencies/{brand}. Compare blog matrix at /blog/*-vs-*-seatac. Confirm live policies at pickup. Ledger facts: CONRAC $419M (May 2021), 23 acres, LEED Silver, 12 agencies. SEA 52,640,716 passengers (2024). Kayak avg $57/day; SUV $61/day. Shuttle 5–8–10–15 min off-peak/peak; Friday 6 PM band 12–18 min. CFC ~$7/day + ACRF 11.1%. last_verified 2026-06-01.

## Related

- https://www.seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/downtown-seattle-parking-return-conrac-grace-2026
- https://www.seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/transit-and-directions-cross-ref
- https://www.seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/visitor-guides-cross-ref