# What are the after-hours and holiday guidelines for the SeaTac Rental Car Facility shuttle and rental kiosks?

**Category:** Visitor Guides
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
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## Quick answer

The SeaTac Rental Car Facility shuttle runs 24/7/365, adjusting frequency from 5 minutes at peak down to 10-15 minutes overnight. Rental kiosk hours vary by brand, with some closing late at night, though after-hours vehicle drop-boxes remain accessible.

## Detailed answer

Passengers arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) past midnight or during major holidays can safely rely on the dedicated Rental Car Facility (RCF) shuttle service, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While the purple and gray shuttle fleet does not fully stop running, it scales back its frequency during off-peak overnight hours. During high-volume daytime operations, buses depart every 5 minutes from the designated island platforms outside the north (near carousel 16) and south (near carousel 1) ends of baggage claim, dropping passengers off at 3150 S 160th St. Between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, the shuttle frequency tapers to approximately every 10 to 15 minutes, with an average transit time of 5 to 7 minutes. Individual car rental company kiosks inside the facility maintain independent operational schedules that remain unchanged by holidays. Corporate brands like Budget and Hertz are typically staffed 24 hours daily. However, others like Enterprise close down their primary customer counters between 11:45 PM and 5:00 AM, and smaller agencies like Fox Rent A Car close from 12:30 AM to 6:00 AM. For late-night flight arrivals or delayed passengers, it is highly recommended to confirm the exact counter cutoff times with your specific vendor. For vehicle returns after closing hours, all major rental companies provide dedicated key drop-boxes located at their respective return lanes on Level 1 or Level 2 of the parking garage.

## Related

- https://www.seatacrentalcarfacility.com/en/knowledge/seatac-after-hours-and-holiday-operations