Cheap car hire in San Francisco
| $37/day | Economy |
| $37/day | Compact |
| $38/day | Intermediate |
| $52/day | Standard |
| $38/day | Full-size |
| $48/day | People mover |
| $73/day | Full-size SUV |
| $45/day | Premium |
| $47/day | Luxury |
| $62/day | Convertible |
| $41/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $49/day | Standard SUV |
| $52/day | Compact SUV |
San Francisco car hire reviews and directory
Fox
Locations in San Francisco
780 N Mcdonnell Road+1 415 917 2713
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
6.0 Good25 Jan. 2021
Cons: I don't like the fact they charge $20 for you extra for you extend your car
10.0 Excellent25 Jan. 2021
Pros: Pick up went above and beyond by arranging for a better 4x4 car that was currently being cleaned.
2.0 Mediocre23 Jan. 2021
Cons: When attempting to modify my reservation and add one day I was unable to reach anyone by phone Dash was on hold for well over 1 1/2 hours I could not get my questions answered. The fee for adding one day was ridiculously high. I was unable to ask questions about charges on my bill that I did not understand as I could not reach anyone by phone. The employee who helped me when I initially picked up the car was very polite and positive. Unfortunately I was unable to reach someone such as her on the telephone that could’ve helped me with my questions. I won’t use fox car rentals again.
10.0 Excellent20 Jan. 2021
Pros: The drop off/pick up was smooth and easy. Grateful for that. It was a super easy car rental and would definitely use Fox again.
10.0 Excellent19 Jan. 2021
Cons: Sent me the receipt Via email instead of having to request it. Or print a receipt at the point of return
8.0 Excellent11 Jan. 2021
Pros: The woman who helped when I rented the car was very nice. The rental price was really fair.Cons: The car smelled like Marijuana and wasn't vacuumed really well.
2.0 Mediocre11 Jan. 2021
Cons: Rip-off was terrible!
2.0 Mediocre11 Jan. 2021
Cons: The shuttle could have arrived. Or they could have answered the phone when I called them.
6.0 Good10 Jan. 2021
Pros: Staff was friendly and helpful.Cons: It was too far from the airport. Had to take a bus to get to the rental. With Covid-19 outbreak. It would have been great if they had some different arrangements.
2.0 Mediocre6 Jan. 2021
Pros: NothingCons: The car given was not the car I was convinced to select on the Kayak website. It’s very misleading as Fox had no intention to give the car mentioned on the website. The car was very beat up and dirty. After the added charges for liability insurance, the rental was very expensive for the quality of car I received. I won’t book through this service again. Very disappointed.
Alamo
Locations in San Francisco
233 Ellis St+1 888 826 6893
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
350 Beach St+1 415 474 9600
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
687 Folsom St+1 415 882 9440
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 844 370 8302
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
10.0 Excellent29 Nov. 2020
Pros: Great attention. Car was neat. Quick pick up and return
10.0 Excellent23 Sep. 2020
Pros: The drop off was great, loved that you end up on the top floor where the people mover is located. Very personable and helpful agent checked me in.Cons: Going over information about traveling tolls- didnt' even realize there was a fact sheet in the rental agreement folder.
9.2 Excellent10 Sep. 2020
Cons: Crumbs on right front seat.
5.2 Okay18 Aug. 2020
Pros: Premium carCons: You lied to me about the price. I was charged more at the rental company, so I called and was told not to worry. But I received my bill yesterday and the charge is the higher one.
8.8 Excellent21 Jul. 2020
Pros: drop off super easy and efficientCons: check in process
6.4 Good4 Jul. 2020
Cons: I was able to reserve online, but the location I reserved at was closed with no signs indicating where I should go. I asked a parking lot attendant nearby and he directed me Towards another car rental lot nearby for a different company. There were no signs outside that the new place was where I could get my car, but it was.
5.6 Okay23 Jun. 2020
Pros: I was offered an upgrade, which I accepted. Unfortunately, the upgrade changed my drop off location. My original reservation was cancelled. It cost me $140 extra for the very same vehicle.Cons: When I dropped off the vehicle, there was a long line. The employee took my keys and said he would mail a receipt. I still have not received one.
10.0 Excellent8 Jun. 2020
Pros: Everything was easy and the car was in great shape.Cons: I have no complaints
10.0 Excellent24 May 2020
Pros: Things moved quickly and efficiently. No unnecessary delays picking up or dropping offCons: Nothing I can think of now
10.0 Excellent7 Apr. 2020
Pros: easy drop off, reductionsCons: friendly way of people when pick up
Enterprise
Locations in San Francisco
1600 Mission St+1 415 522 5900
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
2 Embarcadero Center+1 415 362 2003
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
233 Ellis St+1 415 837 1700
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
312 8th St+1 415 703 9000
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
33 Cambon Dr+1 415 337 9000
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
350 Beach St+1 415 474 9600
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
4250 Geary Blvd+1 415 750 2500
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
45 Charter Oak Ave+1 415 330 0270
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
550 Turk St+1 415 447 0520
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
687 Folsom St+1 415 546 6777
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 833 635 0431
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
10.0 Excellent6 Dec. 2020
Pros: The staff was excellent, extra efficient and professional. The cars they have in their fleet are top notch. Ill be sticking with Enterprise in the future.Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent1 Dec. 2020
Cons: Excellent experience
6.0 Good17 Nov. 2020
Pros: The staff really Did their best to make sure I was satisfied with my vehicle and their serviceCons: They did not have the car I reserved for me because they were busy. My pickup wait time was about an hour. The tire pressure light was in the whole drive to LA. Then on the drive down a notice for an oil Change came up. There also wasn’t any wiper fluid.
10.0 Excellent28 Oct. 2020
Pros: Friendly staff, quick pick up and drop off, clean facilities, accommodated despite not having the exact car ordered. Very pleased with overall experience
10.0 Excellent4 Oct. 2020
Pros: The set up was very accessible and Covid-friendly, and there was no line. When we needed to extend our rental agreement, the price was very affordable.
9.6 Excellent6 Sep. 2020
Pros: Pickup was quick and easy and I was given a few car optionsCons: A little more attention to cleaning - there was dog fur between the seats
7.6 Good27 Aug. 2020
Pros: Pick-up went perfect, everyone super friendly and helpful, got in and out quickly.Cons: Airport drop-off at ACV was unclear how to leave vehicle after hours. 11am and nobody was there to receive the vehicle after Eureka office told me I could leave it there. There was a key drop where I left it, noted date/time/mileage, but beyond that it wasn't clear if it was OK to leave it.
10.0 Excellent21 Aug. 2020
Pros: Derek was fantastic and helped me get a more useful car than the one I had originally reservedCons: Nothing! Perfect service
8.0 Excellent4 Aug. 2020
Pros: Staff was friendly and car was fantastic.Cons: They did not have the car I reserved (a mini van), so I got an SUV and it cost a lot more. It would have been nice to get some kind of offer of a concession.
10.0 Excellent4 Aug. 2020
Cons: It was excellent
Avis
Locations in San Francisco
333 OFarrell Street+1 415 292 4045
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
5 Embarcadero Center+1 415 395 4758
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
500 Beach Street - Suite 120+1 415 441 4141
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
675 Post Street+1 415 929 2555
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
780 McDonnell Road+1 650 877 6780
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
821 Howard Street+1 415 227 4227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
8.8 Excellent13 Nov. 2020
Pros: Very cleanCons: Pickup, the store we went to was very confused about our rental and the car had some flapping underneath
4.8 Okay25 Aug. 2020
Cons: They didn't have a small-sized car that I originally requested, and first gave me a large Ford sedan that was very loud (the moment you turn it on, it makes a VROOM noise without accelerating), and when I requested a different car they said they only had a large SUV, so I ended up taking that which was very uncomfortable to drive.
5.2 Okay15 Aug. 2020
Pros: Staff was friendlyCons: The car interior didn't seem clean
7.2 Good28 Jul. 2020
Pros: Staff was greatCons: I tried to change my reservation via the phone, but was unable to reach anyone. I ended up just dropping the car off a full day early, but was charged the full amount.
7.6 Good3 Feb. 2020
Pros: Pick up staff were nice. Drop off staff were not very friendly and seemed understaffed. I had to wait to check out and get my receipt.
10.0 Excellent30 Dec. 2019
Pros: Jay from the Bay was awesome.Cons: Nothing! I got a hybrid and it was sweet. Put more of these into your fleet!
2.0 Mediocre11 Aug. 2019
Cons: The car was old, the cost was high, and the check-in was the WORST!! They had five people standing around and it took me an hour to get a car!
5.2 Okay25 Jul. 2019
Cons: The two hour wait at pick up was RIDICULOUS. Avis has TERRIBLE customer service.
6.0 Good22 Jul. 2019
Pros: Poorly trained staff, tried to upsell insurance even though I’d already purchased some insurance on kayak site (agent told me that was worthless). At checkout they tried to charge me $660 for $330 quoted charge. Took a half hour to get “preferred customer” counter to reinstate quoted price.Cons: CHECK YOUR FINAL RECEIPT BEFORE LEAVING LOT. Poorly trained staff on front and back end (at SFO and PDX), rude manager, and worst of all they double-charged me when I brought the car back. Took half hour at “preferred customer” counter to get them to take double charge off and charge quoted price
7.2 Good21 Jul. 2019
Cons: SFO is an expensive airport to rent a one way vehicle
Thrifty
Locations in San Francisco
364 O'farrell Street+1 415 788 8111
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
780 Mcdonnell Rd+1 877 283 0898
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
10.0 Excellent4 Jan. 2021
Pros: Staff member Ybin was very accommodating and helped us with some last minute changes that worked out best for my family of 8.
2.0 Mediocre15 Dec. 2020
Pros: Drop off was easyCons: Did not get the car my reservation stated. The first car I got didn’t function properly. You could not use CarPlay or connect to Bluetooth so I couldn’t use my phone for direction. I spent more than an hour trying to get a car that worked out of San Francisco. It was a bit annoying having to go back and forth between the rental office and the location of the cars. Did not enjoy my experience.
10.0 Excellent2 Dec. 2020
Pros: pickup and drop off were so easy! I was surprised and pleased. nice car for the price point.
2.0 Mediocre2 Dec. 2020
Pros: My family was impacted by COVID and we had to cancel. Priceline who your website booked me through refused to refund the deposit🙄. I lost almost $300 over this, it’s ridiculous, especially during a pandemic.Cons: At least given me credit for future use
10.0 Excellent29 Nov. 2020
Pros: Gas saverCons: Carplay or gps
4.0 Okay27 Nov. 2020
Pros: Just how car feltCons: Actually know how they price and Vince the representative lying to me
10.0 Excellent11 Nov. 2020
Pros: Vitaly and the rest of the staff were all very helpful! Loved working with them, they made sure everything was easy and well taken care ofCons: Honestly, nothing! Easily the best experience I've had at a rental car company by miles and miles
9.6 Excellent4 Nov. 2020
Pros: All smooth and straightforward.Cons: Explanation of charges.
4.0 Okay8 Oct. 2020
Pros: Car was decently cleaned with the exception of back window. It was really hard to see through the caked dirt on itCons: At least one staff member was pretty rude
5.6 Okay7 Oct. 2020
Pros: the car was greatCons: they didn’t clean it. ash in car from someone smoking. burns in the seats. smelled horrible. they gave me a credit that i won’t be using bc i don’t want to rent from them ever again. a refund would’ve been nice
Budget
Locations in San Francisco
333 O Farrell Street+1 628 895 0436
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
5 Embarcadero Center+1 415 433 3717
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
500 Beach Street, Suite 120+1 415 292 3683
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
675 Post Street+1 415 674 1917
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
780 Mcdonnell Road+1 650 877 0998
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 00:00 - 23:59 |
821 Howard Street+1 415 957 9998
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
5.6 Okay25 Sep. 2020
Pros: the car was niceCons: the fact that they charged three times the quoted amount.
8.0 Excellent8 Jul. 2020
Pros: The staff worked quickly to get me to my car and the drop off was super easyCons: N/a
2.0 Mediocre29 Jun. 2020
Cons: Car is very bad,,
10.0 Excellent4 May 2020
Pros: Easy, friendly.Cons: Hours open, but I understand during this time.
3.6 Mediocre23 Apr. 2020
Pros: Staff was politeCons: The car smelled like cigarettes, the inside was filthy and I had to clean the car, I’m a health care worker (nurse) and I didn’t appreciate how dirty the car was and Worst car rental, I will never rent from Budget!
5.2 Okay13 Apr. 2020
Pros: The car was nice and very clean, and I appreciated being able to get a car easily during the pandemic.Cons: I booked a drop-off location that was closed at the time that I had selected when I started the rental, and was told that extending the rental until the next day would cost me $150, which is about 8x what I had paid for the first day. I was told I would also have to pay $150 if I was late dropping the car off at an alternate location, which was much further away. I ended up making the drop-off time and avoided the charges, but was frustrated by being threatened with penalties for a situation that wasn’t my fault and I should have been alerted of when I booked the car, or when I picked it up.
9.6 Excellent19 Mar. 2020
Pros: The staff at the SFO location were so nice!
2.0 Mediocre15 Feb. 2020
Pros: I WOULD HAVE liked to actually get the van I booked and the price I booked it.Cons: That I could actually get the van I booked. I was on a cruise ship that was delayed because a passenger was critically ill. We had to return to Honolulu so the Patient could get the care needed. This along with a storm at sea made as a few hours late. I called on Tuesday morning to confirm our van would still be waiting and was told that the reservation had been canceled. It took an exorbitant amount of time to find out why and then to find that there were no more vans available, at all. This was even true of Budget’s sister agency, Avis. I ended up having to book a larger van through Enterprise for 7.5 times the amount of your quote for the minivan. Needless to say I am not happy with the outcome. I will think twice before using your service again.
10.0 Excellent26 Dec. 2019
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. Helpful with getting the best ride for the drive.Cons: A bit more direction when pulling up tot he Burbank drop off area.
10.0 Excellent24 Dec. 2019
Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful
Dollar
Locations in San Francisco
2500 Mason Street+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
364 O Farrell St+1 415 771 5302
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
780 Mcdonnell Rd+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
10.0 Excellent28 Dec. 2020
Pros: Great attendant at check out. Offered a great upgrade option for my mystery pick up.Cons: I was not aware that there would be a $200 deposit upon pick up.
2.0 Mediocre2 Dec. 2020
Cons: They charged me more than you promised
4.4 Okay11 Oct. 2020
Pros: The vehicle itself was nice.Cons: When making the reservation online I was told the amount I would pay on picking up the vehicle was around $650. But when I went to retrieve my vehicle 3000 miles away from my house and needing to get to an important meeting, I was told my total would be $1600.
6.4 Good4 Oct. 2020
Cons: I feel like the Kayak enticed me by having a nice car, specifically the BMW X3, for a good deal even though it was still a bit more than the lowest-priced SUVs that were available, but when I went to pick it up at Dollar, they said Kayak had messed up and gave me a Nissan Rough instead. I said I had chosen the BMW X3 but the guy from Dollar told me what I paid for wasn't in the BMW price range even though my confirmation email said intermediate SUV.
6.4 Good2 Oct. 2020
Cons: The vehicle wreaked like cigarette smoke. It was horrible. I think I’ll go with someone other than Dollar next time.
5.2 Okay24 Sep. 2020
Cons: Tried to charge more than quoted. I had to speak to a manager for them to honor quoted price. The vehicle advertised, a BMW X3 was not available. Ended up getting a VW Jetta.
6.4 Good8 Sep. 2020
Pros: Friendly staffCons: I pre-arranged to use a toll..now I'm being invoiced for a "violation," over $25. Please resolve
5.2 Okay4 Sep. 2020
Pros: Staff friendly and accommodatingCons: Our vehicle smelled so bad like weed the entire time we had it. It was awful
8.0 Excellent15 Aug. 2020
Cons: The insurance cost more than the rental
10.0 Excellent20 Jul. 2020
Pros: Staff was great! The Black woman at the counter was really sweet and helpful and then at the drop off the guy with the accent (maybe Irish) was also really helpful and sweet.Cons: I wish I had the option to extend drop off without paying more. Like if I give notice I could extend d by a couple of hours with no penalty
Hertz
Locations in San Francisco
1398 Bryant St+1 415 934 0529
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
325 Mason Street+1 415 771 2200
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
335 Powell St+1 415 362 2780
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
3911 Alemany Blvd Suite 1003+1 650 994 1192
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
3928 Geary Blvd.+1 415 387 0136
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
500 Beach St #121+1 415 674 8330
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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780 Mcdonnell Road+1 650 624 6600
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 05:30 - 23:59 |
780 Mission Street+1 415 957 9425
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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840 Ellis Street+1 415 923 1119
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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950 Mason St+1 415 398 3944
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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8.4 Excellent17 Nov. 2020
Cons: The pick up took longer due to a women in front of me having issues wither her car and my car also was not ready by my pick up time. The tire pressure signal came on almost immediately after picking up the rental.
10.0 Excellent1 Oct. 2020
Pros: Nice interior Car features such as blind spot. Lady at hertz was very customer friendlyCons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent28 Sep. 2020
Pros: Clean, easy, friendly!
5.2 Okay28 Sep. 2020
Pros: Staff was friendly and pick up was smoothCons: Car REEKED of smoke, but was “certified clean”. We unfortunately didn’t have time to change out the car as were already running late but very disappointed as we were in the car for 4+ hours round trip for a road trip and it was an AWFUL smell. Very disappointed and would like to have some money back/a discount
10.0 Excellent2 Sep. 2020
Pros: Excellent experience from start to finish. Comfortable and easy.
5.6 Okay6 Aug. 2020
Pros: Car was fine.Cons: So you sent me the address of where to pick up the car and when I got there everything was boarded up. I had to find another hertz car rental place walk 2 miles to it.
10.0 Excellent29 Jul. 2020
Pros: Leo was great!!!
9.2 Excellent22 Jul. 2020
Pros: Everything went wellCons: A bit expensive
6.0 Good21 Jul. 2020
Cons: I rented a car and cancelled it in the same hour. I never get refund and I have no mail from Hertz, and I cannot reach them on the phone
8.8 Excellent18 Jul. 2020
Pros: It made my journey to San Diego very pleasant.Cons: I was suppose to receive an email receipt. I never received it.
National
Locations in San Francisco
2 Embarcadero Center+1 415 362 2003
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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233 Ellis St+1 888 826 6890
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
350 Beach St+1 415 474 9600
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
687 Folsom St+1 415 882 9440
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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750 Bush St+1 888 826 6890
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 844 370 8301
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
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| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
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10.0 Excellent19 Nov. 2018
Best experience.Pros: Loved every minute of it. Will be back again.
2.0 Mediocre17 Sep. 2018
No credit card? No rentalCons: I’m local to the area, and without a round trip airline ticket, they would not let me rent a vehicle with my debit card.
9.6 Excellent14 Sep. 2018
Pros: The car at pickup had almost empty gas but on request, the agent filled it up.Cons: National should provide pick up service within a few miles.
4.8 Okay4 Aug. 2017
Car was dirty, dented, and overdue for an oil change.Cons: Was hard to see in the dark garage, but once you got into the sunlight you could see a few dents, and also how dirty the car was. Then, a few miles in the car started saying it was overdue for an oil change, that makes me wonder how well they check these cars over when it's already OVERdue! Not too thrilled about it.
6.8 Good17 Jul. 2017
Would have been perfect if not for the child seatsPros: Everything but the child seatsCons: Car seats were really bad value for $13/day per piece (we needed 2). They were the cheapest possible seats, it would have been cheaper to just buy them. There was no good solution for a 42lb kid - too young for a booster seat, too big for the car seat. We had to shoehorn her into the available seat. Pickup of the car was good, but the person in charge of car seats was rude and seemed annoyed by my request to see available seats.
2.0 Mediocre9 May 2017
Watch your locationCons: It's my own fault for not investigating closer, but I was under the impression that my San Francisco rental would be picked up at the airport. When I arrived at said airport with my husband, two kids, 4 suitcases, 4 backpacks, and 2 car seats, I was informed by a rude National employee that my rental was to be picked up at the train station, which was at least 30 minutes away, and she could do nothing to help me. I ended up renting a car from Alamo by calling and reserving a car on the spot. I am unlikely to use Kayak again.
9.6 Excellent8 Oct. 2016
Cons: We found a chocolate chip cookie on the floor in the front seat and a candy bar wrapper left in the console.
8.0 Excellent29 Aug. 2016
Pros: good serviceCons: had to pay more than was quoted
10.0 Excellent20 Aug. 2016
Pros: quick and easy getting a vehicle ( important when its 3am and you've got 3 kids under 5 with you.)
10.0 Excellent8 Jul. 2016
Easy, Freindly Drop Off!Pros: The National staff at SJC was very friendly and made the checkout process a breeze. She even asked how my trip down from OR was and if I enjoyed the scenery there!
Sixt
Locations in San Francisco
2800 Leavenworth St, Suite A44+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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475 S Van Ness Ave+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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550 O'Farrell St+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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7 S Linden Ave+1 415 658 9800
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
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780 N McDonnell Rd+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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10.0 Excellent1 Dec. 2020
Cons: The price I booked did not include the tax. Should be transparent across the board.
2.0 Mediocre21 Nov. 2020
Cons: I got a call 2 days before the rental to remind me. The reservationist said I was to pick the car up on Mission St in SF and I was sure it was at SFO. She said the Mission shop would be closed before I got there. I asked how much to switch to SFO and she gave me a rate of $2800, triple the original quote. Told her to cancel and ended up making other arrangements. After cancelling I looked at my reservation and it WAS a SFO pick up. Had I not gotten that call I would have completed my original reservation. Somebody at Sixt screwed up and cost me a lot of grief and money.
9.2 Excellent13 Nov. 2020
Pros: Easy to pick up and friendly and helpful staffCons: Wish the car had more features for the price
10.0 Excellent27 Sep. 2020
Pros: Very helpful staff. Had a minor issue with the car and they quickly traded it in for a different one.Cons: A little tricky to find the office. There’s a sign, but it’s easy to miss.
3.6 Mediocre18 Sep. 2020
Pros: Nothing at allCons: Tell ppl ahead of time you will charge another 500 on top of the rental fee
2.8 Mediocre16 Sep. 2020
Pros: Based on the entire experience both during and after rental, nothing at all to like.Cons: DO NOT TRUST THEIR STAFF OR VEHICLES OR CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTERWARDS!!!!! Upon check-in, I was advised the SUV I booked was not suitable for Tahoe winter (shouldn't all SUVs be winter-ready?!) so forced to pay double original booked total for a different SUV. That vehicle was NOT equipped for Tahoe winter - faulty frozen wiper fluid, bad windshield wipers, engine light on, brake noise on day 1,2! Wasted Hours on multiple days on addressing vehicle faults, and yet was not given even 1 hour extra to return the car on final day. I have spent 8 MONTHS trying to get reimbursed for the upsell charges I paid despite being given a vehicle that could not perform any better than original SUV booked at significantly lower rate. DO NOT RENT HERE because if there are issues you will not find ANY way to contact SIXT to get issues addressed. Every option by phone or website leads to literally no person or error messages on their website. Only when I finally gave them bad review on Yelp, months later, did someone reach out to me and tell me to email them and even then I had to follow up 2 times to get a response. STILL NO RESOLUTION after 8 months. I think they want you to eventually give up so they can keep your $. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER.
7.6 Good9 Sep. 2020
Pros: the staff, process, car was greatCons: price, fuel level wasn't totally full
4.4 Okay25 Aug. 2020
Pros: Staff was friendly but the car was dirty and it smelled really strong to marijuana. They Offered us a discount but when we dropped off the car the staff was not aware of anything.Cons: Cleaner cars.
2.4 Mediocre15 Aug. 2020
Cons: Everything. The car wasn't available on Friday, the agency closed earlier. Leaving me no choices than cancelling my WE plans. Finally got another car (completely different quality of car by the way...) on Saturday morning. And to end up the process they overcharged me even more and I had to open a claim physically. Worst experience of my life whereas I am renting cars very often (over the last 2 months I rented 10 different cars with multiple companies). I will never go to Sixt and I will spread the word and advise that everyone do the same.
4.4 Okay15 Aug. 2020
Cons: Slow check in process
Europcar
Locations in San Francisco
Please Go To Fox Counter+1 415 917 2713
4.0 Okay22 Jan. 2018
Badly located but friendly staffPros: Friendly staff (shuttle bus driver waited for us)Cons: Dropoff in San Francisco far away from airport and rental center (used by other brands)
Economy Rent a Car
Locations in San Francisco
450 Sutter Street+1 877 247 3362
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
5.2 Okay21 Jan. 2020
Pros: Pickup was poor, dropoff was great, easy and quick.
5.6 Okay22 Nov. 2019
Pros: Convenient downtown location to those of us who do not want to go to the airport.Cons: The trunk latch broke when I got my luggage out upon arriving at my destination. I had to take a shoelace out of my sneaker to tie the trunk shut!!
2.0 Mediocre20 Oct. 2019
Pros: I arrived 3 hours after my reservation began and after waiting approximately 45 minutes in line I was told that they were sold of cars despite already charging. Caveat emptor!Cons: They could have had a car for my reservation? They literally stole my money.
3.2 Mediocre14 Oct. 2019
Pros: drop off was decentCons: waited forever (1 hr to pick up) , the car was cleaned but some objects were left behind from previous renters, charges and rates were not super easy to decide on. I had to do a lot of the work I expected the staff to do (walk around the car and mark chips & digs). very slow!
10.0 Excellent6 Oct. 2019
Pros: Very close to Union Square in San Francisco making it easy and convenientCons: Wait time can be lengthy if they are busy.
4.8 Okay9 Sep. 2019
Pros: Prices are goodCons: Stopped the self drop-off at time of your choice. That was the reason why I went there in the first place...
7.6 Good16 Jun. 2019
Pros: Drop off was easy but pick up took an hour.Cons: I didn’t receive the SUV. While I still received a car, it was annoying to get a call saying they couldn’t accommodate me with what I purchased in advance. Additionally, it took an hour to pick up the car.
2.0 Mediocre18 Apr. 2019
Cons: Too slow,only one man show. and my car was given up cost was more than 1.5hrs late. But no one told me!
4.0 Okay10 Apr. 2019
Pros: Price. I’ve had WAY better service for the same rental rates at other locations. Will not be coming back.Cons: New, secure paying process.
3.2 Mediocre31 Mar. 2019
Cons: Poor transparency in contract & inspection. Car was not fully clean or properly maintained. One hubcap was attached with zip ties. Car handling became irregular on freeway & I had to call company for roadside assistance. No help was available for over 3 hours. Had to rent another car to get home.
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Locations in San Francisco
2 Embarcadero Center
340 O'Farrell Street
350 Beach Street
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323 South Canal St+1 650 343 3052
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222 Mason St.+1 415 525 4214
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San Francisco International Airport
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230 Grant Ave+1 855 359 2227
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
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1288 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA+1 650 466 6123
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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5346 travellers who hired a car in San Francisco gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6
Car hire locations in or near San Francisco
Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $56/day |
Good deal | $45/day |
When to book a car hire in San Francisco
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in San Francisco
- While driving around the city of San Francisco can prove tricky because of its steep hills and crowded streets, renting a car is a great option for travelers looking to explore other destinations outside the city. Driving is the best way to get to nearby places that are a must in every itinerary, such as the Bay Area, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. For an unforgettable wine tasting experience, drive to Napa Valley, which is only about 50 miles away from San Francisco.
- All the big car hire agencies can be found at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Car Rental Center, which is accessible from all the airport terminals by taking the AirTrain Blue Line service. AirTrain stations are located in all the terminals at the airport. There is also a free shuttle service from the SFO hire Car Center to other off-site hire car agencies.
- San Francisco is known for its steep hills, and the city center is filled with packed roads, one-way streets, and expensive parking, so you might want to avoid driving in that area. When parking on one of the city's hills, make sure to turn the wheels towards the curb when the car is facing downhill, and turn them away from the curb when the car is facing uphill -- and don't forget to use your parking brake.
- San Francisco is one of the worst cities in the United States when it comes to traffic congestion. Rush hours can easily add one or more hours to your travel time, so take that into consideration and avoid driving into or out of the city between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Because of its geographical features, SF can get quite foggy and windy, so make sure you take extra precautions while driving if the weather conditions aren't great.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in San Francisco for $45 or less
- Book your car hire in San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hires in San Francisco are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in San Francisco
Some car hire companies in San Francisco which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo, Dollar and Budget
On average a car hire in San Francisco costs $56 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt ($63/day), Dollar ($80/day) and Thrifty ($95/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt 7 S Linden Ave 94080-6416 (15 kilometres from the city centre).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in San Francisco are Alamo (8.8, 1244 reviews), Enterprise (8.6, 1234 reviews), and National (8.4, 93 reviews).
The average price of fuel in San Francisco is $1.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $19 and $26, depending on the car size.
Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Francisco.
Car hire companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Enterprise, National and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Enterprise, National and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in San Francisco costs $41 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in San Francisco costs $52 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in San Francisco costs $49 per day, on average.
In San Francisco, cars are most frequently hired at Advance Car And Truck Rental 323 South Canal St (19 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in San Francisco costs $390 per week ($56 per day).
On average a car hire in San Francisco costs $1,672 per month ($56 per day).
A small automatic car, such as a Smart, is the best option because of the city's steep hills, narrow streets, and small parking spots.
The speed limit in the city is 25 miles per hour, but on urban highways it is set at 55 mph, and on rural highways it is between 65 and 70 mph. The speed limit on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 45 mph
The average petrol prices in San Francisco are a little bit pricey, with the average at about $3.67 per gallon.
Street parking in San Francisco is scarce, and it is typically metered, has a time limit, or both. Depending on demand, meter pricing can range anywhere from between 50 cents an hour to a maximum of about $7 an hour. Parking garages in and around Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf cost about $20 to $40 per day. Parking outside the city is recommended, as it is easy to commute by using the BART or Caltrain railway systems.