Stay away from Tacoma Airport! It will be a frustrating experience! Long wait times for paperwork and car pickup. I've never encountered such hassle at an airport in the U.S. It takes at least an hour and a half to get a car! Terrible service.

Long wait time

Very satisfied

At the BUDGET counter at Seattle International Airport, I booked a Ford Expedition, but they didn't have the car. A female staff member at the counter asked us to wait, saying she needed to consult the manager for a replacement. We waited for 45 minutes. When we finally got to the parking lot, the car she gave us couldn't fit our luggage. I specifically booked the largest car, and she seemed unsure if the car would fit both us and our luggage. She didn't even offer a discount for giving us a smaller car. Luckily, the parking lot staff were kind and helped us pick a Toyota Sienna. Although the Sienna's performance doesn't match the Ford, it was a hassle to finally get a car at noon after arriving at 9 AM.

One staff member on my two rentals was excellent, but the other who tried to sell insurance and failed was quite unhappy, so it really depends on the person. Still better than Dollar.