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Budget car rental prices at San Francisco Airport

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$47/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
$46/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$48/day
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Toyota Prius car
Toyota Prius
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$58/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$78/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L car
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$78/day
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Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
$107/day
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Hyundai Genesis car
Hyundai Genesis
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$65/day
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Chevrolet Suburban car
Chevrolet Suburban
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$102/day
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Dodge Challenger car
Dodge Challenger
or similar Luxury
5
2
2-3
$58/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$61/day
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Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$62/day
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Top tips for renting a car from Budget at San Francisco Airport

  • Book Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport ensures renters enjoy their time traveling around San Fransico. At San Francisco Airport, domestic and international flyers can access different means of transport but none of the other options beat the convenience of driving yourself and your travel party. One advantage is that Budget car rentals often have less mileage on them and are frequently serviced to ensure that you enjoy a safe and trouble-free time on the road.
  • Renters can book Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport online through KAYAK and have a smooth pick-up process. Even though San Francisco is a busy airport, Budget car rentals have a well-positioned and well-staffed counter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to ensure renters take the least amount of time picking up their rentals. When booking your rental, make sure to request all the amenities and assistive devices you’ll require, and when picking up your rental make sure you have all the required documents as stipulated by the company.
  • Returning Budget car rentals to their rental counter at San Francisco Airport is fast and easy even for first-time renters. Budget car rentals have an after-hours return allowance that caters especially to travelers with early morning arrivals. As you approach the airport to return your vehicle, look for the signage to Rental Car Return and you can follow these to the Budget car rental area. If you're dropping off the San Francisco Airport car rental after hours, just park it at the right spot, lock it, and drop the keys at the drop box
  • San Francisco Airport is a fairly busy airport with its busiest hours being between 7 am and 2 pm on weekdays. Typically activities slow down on the weekend and on weekdays between 1 am and 6 am. Booking an arrival time, a rental pick-up time or a drop of time within the peak hours can be a hassle because of the traffic in the airport. As a result, you might find yourself in a cue at the Budget rental counter at SFO. If you know you’ll be time constrained when you arrive, make sure to book a flight and a pick-up time that is favorable.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget at San Francisco Airport for $75 or less
  • Book your rental car at San Francisco Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars from Budget at San Francisco Airport are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Budget at San Francisco Airport

  • Which rental car companies are the easiest to work with at San Francisco Airport?

    Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport are easy to work with because of their fast and automated processes.  Budget car rentals are known for their affordable yet competitive rates on their rentals and their top-notch customer service. They provide free adaptable devices for renters with limited mobility such as transfer boards for wheelchair access, a panoramic mirror, swivel seats, hand controls, and spinner knobs to modify your rental as per your needs.

  • What amenities do Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport?

    Car rentals in San Francisco ought to have child seats to fasten children during journeys. Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport rent out, at an affordable price, four categories of child seats based on the age, height, and weight of your child to help renters pick out the right child seat. With Budget car rentals, renters can add an extra driver at no extra cost if the driver is either an employee or employer of the renter. Spouses and companions of drivers with reduced mobility are also allowed at no extra cost.

  • What type of documentation is required to rent Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport?

    Renters at Budget car rentals should be 25 years or older and if they’re between 18 years and 24 years, they will be charged an underage fee. The renter must have a clean driving record and provide a valid driver’s license and a credit card from a major company. 

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at San Francisco Airport?

    On average a rental car from Budget at San Francisco Airport costs $62 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget at San Francisco Airport?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at San Francisco Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport?

    780 Mcdonnell Road is the closest Budget rental location to San Francisco Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 650 877 0998.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall Rating7.1 GoodBased on 178 reviews
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.8

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2.0
I need Kayak’s help! Disastrous experience! $187 rental by Kayak ended up with over $700 charge by Budget! What kind of business does Budget run? Extremely upset with Budget and need Kayak to resolve this issue ASAP please!Reviewed Feb 24 2025
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6.0
I rented on Christmas day and the wait in line to pick up the car was 2 1/2 hours. Aside from that the rental and price were good.Reviewed Jan 5 2025
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8.0
Ok, was not the car I had reserved they gave me other.Reviewed Dec 27 2024
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8.0
GoodReviewed Nov 4 2024
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10.0
Pick up was very goodReviewed Nov 2 2024
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6.0
The van was not charged when picked up.Reviewed Sep 7 2024
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2.0
It was advertised as "you will only be charged if you pick up the car" but was then charged even though I was unable to pick up the car on account of changes travel plans. I am really unhappy with this service.Reviewed Aug 25 2024
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10.0
The representative was nice and helpfulReviewed Jul 16 2024
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6.0
We didn't get the car we chose on KayakReviewed Jun 28 2024
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10.0
The agent. Was one of the best I have had.Reviewed May 29 2024
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10.0
Great!Reviewed Apr 12 2024
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8.0
It was a fairly seamless process. The representative was very helpful. My only criticism is that I never received either via email or print the contract. This is not the fault of the representative. He attempted to print it and that failed. He also attempted to email it twice and never came through. I think Budget needs to make sure they are investing in their equipment. The printer at the airport was fairly old and outdated. But other than that, great experience!Reviewed Apr 8 2024
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Budget car rentals near San Francisco Airport

Address

780 Mcdonnell Road

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 650 877 0998

Address

230 Harbor Way

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 650 837 9095

Address

1198 El Camino Real

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 650 588 1741
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