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Companies that offer Smart car rentals in San Francisco 
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Sixt

7.5

Good

Read 113 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.4

4 locations in San Francisco

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1365 Columbus Ave

+1 888 749 8227

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475 S Van Ness Ave

+1 888 749 8227

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780 N McDonnell Rd

+1 888 749 8227

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801 Powell Street

+1 888 749 8227

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8.0 Very good

Misha, Sep 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Good experience, nice staff! Super modern car that had no problems. I wish however there were more possibility to pick-up and drop-off the car outside usual working hours. On the weekend, they were only open until 3pm for drop-off. But all in all good experience! Thank you Asu for helping us!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Excellent from beginning to end

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
CSR at pick up was very friendly and helpful!

10.0 Wonderful

CAROL, Jun 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Went very well. Quick at the counter and easy return. The car didn't have all the bells and whistles but it was clean and worked

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Eric was great.

2.0 Poor

Sarah, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
I was not given a damage slip or told to look at the damage ahead of time on my rental car. I was told (through an email) that a scratch was there that had not been there before my rental. I drove the car the entire time with the exception of valets at my hotel and did not cause damage. Because I did not get to inspect it and was not given a form to do so, I do not have evidence that something happened under my watch and just have to take their word. I also would have liked them to tell me when I turned the car in, as I did not have a chance to see what they are saying I did. It all feels pretty unfair. This could have been resolved if they had given me a damage form ahead of time.

1 out of 38

Hertz

6.4

Okay

Read 126 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.3

5 locations in San Francisco

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177 S Airport Blvd. South

+1 650 624 6391

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325 Mason Street

+1 415 771 2200

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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 624 6600

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780 Mission Street

+1 415 957 9425

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
A smooth experience. When I didn't like the car and asked for a replacement, they didn't express any disapproval — instead, they supported me and suggested an another car which was great. The only drawback was nearly 40min wait in the line.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
In the SFO airport, at the Hertz service desk, the Filipino lady was speaking very rudely. When I told her that I would complaint online, then she started to change her tone. This kind of staffs will spoil the name of Hertz.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Happy with service

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The service person at front desk was not friendly. Car was not detail cleaned. Returning address printed on ticket. Lots of surcharges which made the internet price misleading.

6.0 Okay

Rachel, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
They had me check in online, and then said I couldn't check in online as I bought through a voucher. Then said i couldn't pick out a car online, then stood in the LONG LONG line at the airport counter, at which point they messaged me to pick out a car online and they WOULD let me skip the line and go directly to my car (saving me at least 1 1/2 hrs.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Hi I was charged twice for my rental car. I've emailed kayak and Hertz and have not heard back. I'm upset that I've paid an extra $870 for my rental and have not received any response as to how to be refunded for this mistake. Thank you

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Thrifty

5.7

Fair

Read 157 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.7

4 locations in San Francisco

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364 O'farrell Street

+1 415 771 5332

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500 Beach St #121

+1 415 674 8330

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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 877 283 0898

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Even though we had a car reserved and used the online check-in, we had to wait for almost an hour in line (and then check in again). They did not have the car we reserved available (even though we reserved it not long in advance). The bathrooms were disgusting.

2.0 Poor

kristy, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
My poor experience about pricing transparency. The cost of the rental car was 30% more than the kayak quote, and the initial estimate from thrifty. I was charged the additional 30% after returning the car, and had zero add ons. The receipt / charges are extremely unclear what the additional cost was. I attempted to reach out to their customer service and the process is to send a vague complaint form . I feel like I was scammed- but have no recourse- I definitely will not be using thrifty ever again. Also in the car pick up, the process took more than an hour and the first car had a check engine light on, that I needed to change cars

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Terrible. Just pay the extra $20-40 and go with Alamo. They were not ready with our car, they were not giving updates, we waited an hour. Finally we went to the Alamo counter and asked how quickly we could get a car... it was immediately. I tried to cancel my thrifty reservation that was free to cancel and the chat support was giving me attitude and not allowing me to cancel. After some back and forth I called and canceled with ease. THEN, the car was "ready"... Never again!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
They overcharged us without explanation. They also have no clear support line in solving these issues

2.0 Poor

Wesley, Sep 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
In advance of our trip I made a reservation for a van for my family of 6. When we arrived they did not have one available. They gave us a Traverse which is a SUV with a third row. There was room for my family to sit in it but there was no room for our luggage. I expected at making a reservation for a specific vehicle that it would be there. Isn't that the whole point of a reservation? I also felt very pressured to buy a bunch of their rental options even after saying no.

2.0 Poor

nav, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Internal panels were squeaking, didn't feel like it was a 2023 model. Plus all tyres had different tyre pressure

1 out of 53

Dollar

5.3

Fair

Read 114 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.5

4 locations in San Francisco

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364 O Farrell St

+1 415 771 5302

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500 Beach Street

+1 415 674 8330

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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 866 434 2226

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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2.0 Poor

Bruce, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Line at airport was EXTREMELY long. Extra help only showed up about an hour in to my wait.

8.0 Very good

Rav, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
A bit of a line but other than that it was good

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Convertible

KAYAK
Terrible. Did not have a car for me. Could not refund me.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Drop off was easy. Other than that, horrible experience. Did web check in so I could skip the line (their words). Ha! Had to wait in 2 lines. Took over an hour. Then was given a car with over 60K miles, no floor mats, holes in the interior , weird stains everywhere. I would have taken it back or refused it but we were already tired of waiting in line.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Very long waiting time to pick up. They charged me for the fuel even I filled the tank. Now I have to call them and spend time to correct their mistakes.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I chose this Kayak/Dollar deal because it was cheaper than other options, but then I ended up paying an additional $120 upon check in and the desk clerk was not able to tell me what it was all for. She also wouldn't guarantee that the hatch back car would have a trunk cover which is a ridiculous risk for a rental car company to take in the Bay Area. Thankfully the guy who gave me the keys was very kind and switched out the car for one where my bags would not be exposed to potential thieves.

1 out of 38

Avis

6.8

Okay

Read 51 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.9

6 locations in San Francisco

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333 O'farrell Street

+1 415 292 4045

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5 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 395 4758

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500 Beach Street, Suite 120

+1 415 441 4141

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675 Post Street

+1 415 929 2555

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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 6780

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821 Howard Street

+1 415 227 4227

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Minivan

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The car had worn out tires, almost flat. Also, the car experienced carplay/android auto connection issues.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Passenger van

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The clerk was very helpful with the whole process.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
We were misled into taking an EV even though we had booked a gasoline car. And this is inspite of them knowing we would be traveling from SF to LA as car drop was at LA. We also pointed out our route including Yosemite. They told us we needn't worry as the car goes from 0-80% charging in 15 min on a fast charger. We struggled across the 7 days as charging was slow and the range on full charge was only 140 miles on the Subaru. Very unethical and misleading team at this branch.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Very efficient at the counter and in bringing up the car.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Passenger van

KAYAK
The company we used was Budget which is an affiliate of Avis. I guess the name Budget is exactly what you get. I ordered a Ford Transit van for a two week road trip. Instead, we got an old 15 passenger bench seat van. In this van we found d beer, wine, antifreeze, kids books, food wrappers and crumbs, and several interior tips and broken pieces. I called to request an exchange for safety and while accommodating I had to take time out of my vacation to drive an hour away to exchange the van because they would not do it at the location one mile from me. So, we exchanged the van only to be put into a van that we actually did request but with a broken windshield with broken glass on the dashboard and a gas leak. I called, AGAIN, and asked for an exchange and demanded they bring me the new van and take the broken one. They initially asked me to drive, the broken van, two hours away in order to return it. That was out of the question. In the end, they brought me the third van which lasted the rest of the trip and was exactly what we needed. It should not have taken me three vans to get it right - countless phone calls and time on hold, not to mention awful and rude customer service to rent a van. I’d also like to me til , the rate that I locked in on my original rental would not longer be offered or accepted because I needed an exchange, TWICE, due to unsafe and dangerous vehicles they initially put me in; with each exchange came additional fees and a high price. I will NEVER use budget, Avis, or any of their affiliates again.

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