What are the additional fees and taxes associated with renting a car at SeaTac Airport?

Detailed answer

When renting a car at SeaTac Airport, several additional fees and taxes are added to the base rate. The Customer Facility Charge (CFC) is $6.00 per day, with a maximum of $18.00 per rental agreement, to fund the construction and maintenance of the rental car facility. Concession recovery fees, which can range from 10% to 11% of the rental rate, are also applied. These fees are used by the airport to recoup costs associated with managing the rental car concession. Additionally, local taxes, including sales tax and Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) fees, are applied. The total tax rate can be around 11.9% to 12.4% depending on the specific location and type of rental. For example, if your daily rental rate is $40, you might pay an additional $6 CFC, $4.40 concession recovery fee (11% of $40), and $4.76 in local taxes (11.9% of $40), making your total daily cost $55.16. Understanding these fees can help you better estimate the total cost of your rental car.