Rent a Car at Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) (ALW)

Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) is your gateway to one of Washington's most renowned wine regions, with over 100 wineries within 20 km of the airport. With 2 rental companies on-site, you can pick up your car immediately upon arrival and start exploring the rolling Palouse region. The airport is located 5 km northeast of Walla Walla center.

From ALW, you'll reach Walla Walla center in 10 minutes via Airport Road. The wine region stretches along Yakima Valley and Walla Walla AVA - drive along Mill Creek Road or Nine Mile Road to visit well-known wineries like Leonetti Cellar and Woodward Canyon. Whitman Mission National Historic Site is 11 km west and tells the story of pioneer history.

Book your rental car well in advance during harvest season (September - October) when demand is high. Drive along the Scenic Loop through the vineyards and plan to visit 3-4 wineries per day - most offer tastings for a small fee. Pendleton, Oregon, famous for its rodeo, is just 55 km south via US-395.

Which airlines operate Walla Walla Airport? Alaska Airlines offers daily connections from ALW, primarily via Seattle (SEA) with a flight time of approximately 45 minutes. How many wineries can I visit with a rental car around Walla Walla?

There are over 100 wineries in Walla Walla AVA, most concentrated within 20 km of the airport along Highway 12 and surrounding roads. Is it possible to drive to Tri-Cities from ALW? Yes, Tri-Cities (Kennewick/Richland/Pasco) is approximately 75 km north via US-12, about 1 hour's drive.

We compare prices from all major providers at Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.