Rental car deposits and holds at SEA
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Quick answer
Deposit requirements vary by rental company at SEA. Published standard or minimum holds start at $200. Some rental companies publish higher or variable holds based on the vehicle, payment method or protection selected.
Deposits by rental company at SEA
- Debit hold: up to $500
Estimated rental + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization varies by vehicle class.
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary.
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary.
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary.
- Deposit varies
Estimated rental + $200 for many 1-3 day rentals; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250.
- Pay at counter: up to $200
Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount.
- From $200
Generally minimum $200 in the U.S.; higher for high-value vehicles