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Pick-up location | San Francisco |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 99 |
Airport locations | 27 |
Popular agencies | Fox, Getaround, Turo |
Economy | $6/day |
Compact | $10/day |
Intermediate | $7/day |
Standard | $8/day |
Full-size | $12/day |
Minivan | $47/day |
Full-size SUV | $42/day |
Premium | $30/day |
Luxury | $37/day |
Intermediate SUV | $8/day |
Compact SUV | $12/day |
Standard SUV | $13/day |
Supplier choice | $25/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
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.
On average a rental car in San Francisco costs $67 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in San Francisco found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox ($10/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in San Francisco are Alamo (8.9, 149 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5, 125 reviews), and Sixt (7.8, 221 reviews).
The average gas price in San Francisco is $5.10 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $61 and $82, depending on the car size.
Compact (Honda Insight or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Francisco.
Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Kyte, Sixt, Fox, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Fox Autorent.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in San Francisco costs $27 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in San Francisco costs $29 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in San Francisco costs $30 per day, on average.
In San Francisco, cars are most frequently rented at Fox 435 South Airport Boulevard (11 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in San Francisco costs $471 per week ($67 per day).
On average a rental car in San Francisco costs $2,019 per month ($67 per day).
Most car rental providers in San Francisco offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in San Francisco, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 38 car rental agencies in San Francisco.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in San Francisco so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Yes, there are a few cheap car rentals in San Francisco that include a free cancellation policy with their reservations. For instance, agencies like Alamo and AVIS allow free cancellation in San Francisco up to the moment you show up to pick up your car. Others, such as Kyte or Budget do not charge you for cancellations up to 48 hours before your pick-up date.
Yes, there are various car rental agencies offering pick-up locations in downtown San Francisco, as opposed to the airport. For instance, Hertz has a location right by Union Square, and Budget has an office right off The Embarcadero by the piers.
4 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
340 O Farrell St
+1 888 826 6893
350 Beach St
+1 415 474 9600
687 Folsom St
+1 415 882 9440
780 North Mcdonnell Rd
+1 844 370 8302
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Pick up and drop off were super easy. Great car!Cons:
It would have been nice to pick up my car when I first landed, but it was 12:30 am so they were closed. HAd to come back in the morning to get my car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Great attention. Car was neat. Quick pick up and returnOne location in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
435 South Airport Boulevard
+1 415 917 2713
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Oct 2020
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Jose was great and super helpful. I also had an incident with lost keys and Philip was incredibly responsive and accommodating especially when there was a mix up.Cons:
The lost and found process could have been more organized/smoother.7.6 Good
Jan 2020
Pros:
the dropoff was quick and easy. Pickup was a 2 hour wait in a line only to find a clerk who didn't know how to handle long-term rentals, and another wait for the manager.Cons:
more help at the pickup line, or better staffing for expected surges.8.4 Very good
Jan 2020
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Yes, staff were very helpful.Cons:
At first they offered us a smelly old Toyota RAV from Utah, with the windows open. That was a clue - really smelly. And we wanted a SUV for the all-wheel drive; that one was only 2-wheel drive.2.8 Poor
Jan 2020
Cons:
Outrageous daily fees for tolls. Did not give me the car I asked for; gave me a car with less comfort and worse mileage.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Cheaters11 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
1600 Mission St
+1 415 522 5900
2 Embarcadero Center
+1 415 362 2003
312 8th St
+1 415 703 9000
33 Cambon Dr
+1 415 337 9000
340 O Farrell St
+1 415 837 1700
350 Beach St
+1 415 474 9600
4250 Geary Blvd
+1 415 750 2500
45 Charter Oak Ave
+1 415 330 0270
550 Turk St
+1 415 447 0520
687 Folsom St
+1 415 546 6777
780 North Mcdonnell Rd
+1 833 635 0431
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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First car's media center wasnt working so they switched us to a comparable car.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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The staff were extremely helpful. I ended up changing my reservation to an earlier time with no cost, then was unable to make it in that early due to unexpected circumstances. They ended up adjusting it so I could bring it back later on my return date, which they didn’t have to do. Staff is very friendly and laid back. Will definitely come back to this location.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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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:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Excellent experience6 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
1365 Columbus Ave
+1 888 749 8227
325 Mason St Suite 9
+1 888 749 8227
475 S Van Ness Ave
+1 888 749 8227
7 S Linden Ave
+1 415 658 9800
780 N McDonnell Rd
+1 888 749 8227
801 Powell Street
+1 888 749 8227
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
Sep 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
6 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
333 O'farrell Street
+1 628 895 0436
5 Embarcadero Center
+1 415 433 3717
500 Beach Street, Suite 120
+1 415 292 3683
675 Post Street
+1 415 674 1917
780 Mcdonnell Road
+1 650 877 0998
821 Howard Street
+1 415 957 9998
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
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8.0 Very good
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
6 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
333 O'farrell Street
+1 415 292 4045
5 Embarcadero Center
+1 415 395 4758
500 Beach Street, Suite 120
+1 415 441 4141
675 Post Street
+1 415 929 2555
780 Mcdonnell Road
+1 650 877 6780
821 Howard Street
+1 415 227 4227
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing.Cons:
The location was closed when I got there. How was I able to make a reservation at 5pm when the place closes at 5pm? On top of that, I got there at 4:50 p.m and the location was closed. I attempted to go to the airport Avis location and swap my reservation there but the rate was 3x more expensive and the reservation non transferable. Ended up not getting a car and had to cancel all my plans for the weeeknd. On top of all of this, Avis is now charging me a no show fee.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
Couldn't even pick up my car13 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
1398 Bryant St
+1 415 934 0529
177 S Airport Blvd. South
+1 650 624 6391
325 Mason Street
+1 415 771 2200
335 Powell Street
+1 800 654 3131
364 O'farrell Street
+1 415 264 2441
3911 Alemany Blvd Suite 1003
+1 650 994 1192
3928 Geary Blvd.
+1 415 387 0136
500 Beach St #121
+1 415 674 8330
780 Mcdonnell Road
+1 650 624 6600
780 Mission Street
+1 415 957 9425
840 Ellis Street
+1 415 923 1119
950 Mason St
+1 415 398 3944
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2024
6.0 Okay
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
4 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
364 O'farrell Street
+1 415 771 5332
500 Beach St #121
+1 415 674 8330
780 Mcdonnell Rd
+1 877 283 0898
840 Ellis Street
+1 415 923 1119
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
6.0 Okay
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2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
6 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
2500 Mason Street
+1 866 434 2226
325 Mason Street
+1 415 771 2200
364 O Farrell St
+1 415 771 5302
500 Beach Street
+1 415 674 8330
780 Mcdonnell Rd
+1 866 434 2226
840 Ellis Street
+1 415 923 1119
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
2.0 Poor
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6.0 Okay
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6.0 Okay
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2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
6 locations in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
2 Embarcadero Center
+1 415 362 2003
340 O Farrell St
+1 888 826 6890
350 Beach St
+1 415 474 9600
687 Folsom St
+1 415 882 9440
750 Bush St
+1 888 826 6890
780 North Mcdonnell Rd
+1 844 370 8301
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Loved every minute of it. Will be back again.2.0 Poor
Sep 2018
Cons:
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 Wonderful
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 Mediocre
Aug 2017
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 Okay
Jul 2017
Pros:
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.One location in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
Please Go To Fox Counter
+1 415 917 2713
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2018
Pros:
Friendly staff (shuttle bus driver waited for us)Cons:
Dropoff in San Francisco far away from airport and rental center (used by other brands)2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
One location in San Francisco
Locations in San Francisco
450 Sutter Street
+1 877 247 3362
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5.2 Fair
Jan 2020
Pros:
Pickup was poor, dropoff was great, easy and quick.5.6 Fair
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 Poor
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 Poor
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 Wonderful
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 Mediocre
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...2 locations in San Francisco
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2.0 Poor
May 2023
One location in San Francisco
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230 Grant Ave
+1 855 359 2227
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+1 415 525 4214
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2415 Mendell St
+1 415 259 4746
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San Francisco Airport International SFO
+1 650 343 3052
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349 Mason Street
+1 415 928 4414
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San Francisco International Airport(contact +1 6504666123)
+1 800 781 1023
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San Francisco airport
+1 650 777 9993
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2955 3rd Street
+1 800 732 7368
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San Francisco Airport. On-airport. San Francisco International Airport. 780 N Mcdonnell Road
+1 415 917 2713
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323 South Canal St
+1 650 343 3052
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2200 Cesar Chavez
+1 415 401 7659
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San Francisco Airport International SFO
+1 415 917 2713
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780 N Mcdonnell Rd Car Rental Center San Francisco Ca
+1 415 917 2713
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1001 Bayhill Drive, Suite 299, San Bruno, CA
+1 415 370 8478
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780 Mcdonnell Road
310-645-2019
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687 Folsom St, San Francisco, , USA California
+1 914 368 0091
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