Book Budget car rentals at San Francisco Airport

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Budget car rental prices at San Francisco Airport

Economy$54/day
Intermediate$54/day
Standard$58/day
Minivan$57/day
Full-size SUV$97/day
Premium$100/day
Luxury$82/day
Coupe$57/day
Intermediate SUV$64/day
Standard SUV$67/day
Supplier choice$72/day
Open air all terrain$74/day
Luxury SUV$77/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Pros

"Friendly, courteous staff, -off."(in 1485 reviews)
"the was nice."(in 3683 reviews)
"The & ready"(in 3750 reviews)

Cons

"Took forever to get the ."(in 3705 reviews)
" smelled of smoke."(in 3893 reviews)
" was NOT a good rental"(in 3893 reviews)

Reviews

Overall Rating7.1 GoodBased on 182 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.8

Recent reviews

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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 The printer at the airport was fairly old and outdated.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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10.0
Easy and seamlessReviewed Mar 12 2024
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4.0
The tire on the car was very warm and the car shookReviewed Feb 22 2024
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8.0
Was good So easy and smooth pickup drop offReviewed Feb 10 2024
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10.0
Great staff at the desk. When I had a question on billing the representative on the phone was very clear and helpful.Reviewed Feb 8 2024
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10.0
Great experienceReviewed Jan 7 2024
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8.0
Had reservation for hybrid but they did not have one available.Reviewed Oct 12 2023
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10.0
The sat nav in the Toyota we got was really bad. It kept directing us off the freeway, only to rejoin again at the same exit. It kept getting the wrong destination in Yosemite too. I wouldn't rent a Toyota again.Reviewed Oct 2 2023
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2.0
we were given a huge van for 12 person. Was not what we rented .(we rented for 6 person) The front desk at San Francisco airport was extremely slow . Only one person attending . We had to wait 90 minute ,4am in te morning ! Next day we went to Oakland airport to change the originally category of car we rented . They gave us a model General Motors that did not have the chip to navégate . We decided to take it because we had meeting to attend and we have no more time to deal with this issue . Very disappointed with the car . The mirror ( retrovisores ) did not work properly . Was difficult to see the cars on the side . We call during the day to eliminate some charges like insurance . Hope they will respect this aspect . Also we wanted to be charge only the tolls used , not the fee of 250 dollars they charge us . Hope you can answer to our bad experience we had to with renting wit budget . And we are charge what correspond . Sorry about my written English . Sincerely IsabellaReviewed Sep 24 2022
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10.0
Although a Long line, another associate would ask if you were pre-registered and sent customers to a shorter line that helped move the line along quicker. Wasn’t able to get car we wanted but gave us a better model that worked out great!Reviewed Sep 8 2022
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2.0
The lines were insane at SFO and Kona. After an hour, and only half way through the line, I cancelled my reservation. I took an Lyft and rented elsewhere. Never again!Reviewed Aug 26 2022
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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

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 $68 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
  • Economy rental cars from Budget at San Francisco Airport are around 51% 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