South San Francisco car rental information
| Pick-up location | South San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Turo, Hertz, Budget |
Cheap car rentals in South San Francisco
| Economy | $39/day |
| Compact | $42/day |
| Intermediate | $42/day |
| Standard | $39/day |
| Full-size | $39/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $37/day |
| Supplier choice | $38/day |
| Standard SUV | $52/day |
Top tips for renting a car in South San Francisco
- Car rentals in South San Francisco airport provide the most convenient way to get around the city, especially if you are traveling for business. It will allow you to get your work done and explore the city on your own terms. You won't have to rely on public transportation or taxis to get around town while you're in town. This will allow you more freedom as far as where you go and when.
- South San Francisco car rentals are a great way to explore the surrounding area. There are many rental car companies that operate out of the South San Francisco Airport. You can find them in McDonnell Road by taking the AirTrain Blue Line. Car rentals in South San Francisco airport features services from Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, and Dollar.
- When you're driving in San Francisco, you can't help but notice how much the layout of the city resembles a grid. But even in such a well-planned city, traffic is inevitable. To avoid getting stuck in the middle of it all, try exploring some of the side streets and back roads. The best way to start is by hitting major streets, then heading over to parallel side streets that will take you where you need to go.
- South San Francisco has a hilly topography, and there are many residential areas with narrow streets, so it's important to keep speeds low to reduce the risk of accidents on these streets. There are many one-way streets in the city that aren't clearly marked as such, so it's easy to get confused about which direction you should be heading on these roads. The only way to know for sure is by checking Google Maps or GPS before starting your trip.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in South San Francisco for $40 or less
- Book your rental car in South San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in South San Francisco are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average
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South San Francisco car rental reviews and directory
Payless
7.3
Good
228 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.3
One location in South San Francisco
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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There were no cars available even though I booked in advance4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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The rental car was in good condition and the airport shuttle was fast.Cons:
There is no way to drop off a car after hours and they do not explain or advertise this. No key dropbox or anything. The parking lot is locked and inaccessible between 10:30pm and 6am. Also, the phone numbers inside the rental agreement with Payless written clearly on the front direct you to the Budget renal company, who can't help you at all.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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I was not able to get this car.Cons:
I am unable to give a proper review because the rental company closed at 12:00 midnight and my delayed flight got in at 1:30 AM, because it was a hot deal, I couldn't get any refund, I wish there were a policy to help mitigate these situations.7.2 Good
Sep 2019
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More clean, more model choices8.8 Very good
Aug 2019
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Drop off sucked. It would be much better if we were dropped off at terminals instead of the rental center. We the. Had to lug everything on the tram and then to the terminal. This will keep me from using Payless again unfortunately.Cons:
Drop off at terminals.7.6 Good
Jul 2019
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There were extra fees that were not reflected in the price quoted on Kayak. You need to take a shuttle to get to the site. It was easy but adds some time.Hertz
6.7
Okay
538 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in South San Francisco
from $61/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Very nice people good customer serviceCons:
No3.6 Poor
Dec 2019
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Nickel and dimed me to pieces. Charged me for 1 extra hour and then an additional charge for being Late. Smdh.2.8 Poor
Aug 2019
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The staff was incredibly unfriendly, unhelpful, and most of all, unprepared. I booked a car with this Hertz location and when I showed up, was told there were no cars. It took well over an hour for one to be brought over for me from the airport. Zero communication or help from anyone "working" there2.8 Poor
Jun 2019
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Staff was not friendly.. or even on site when I arrived. The check-in took more than an hour, primarily because no one was on site... at 2 pm in the afternoon, and then they had to go find a car. The first rep was surly; the young woman who took over (after returning from lunch) was OK.Cons:
Having staff available during business hours. Customer service skill training. Car was fine.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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I didn't have a pen to fill out the mileage on the return form. A nice man with Hertz at the car drop off had one I borrowed.Cons:
The car return was difficult to find. Only 1 sign on Rt 101 to indicate car return exit. It sort of blended in with other signs. More signs prior to exit would have been helpful.8.0 Very good
Jun 2019
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Great price. Once I found where to pick up, it was OK. It would have been better if Hertz had just said where to pick upBudget
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in South San Francisco
from $63/day
Silvercar
10.0
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in South San Francisco
from $88/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Friendly, helpful staff, and efficient pickup and dropoff to and from the SFO rental car center. The Quattro was lots of fun to drive, with comfortable seats and great controls for comprehensive panels.Cons:
I wasn't able to download the app (I'd changed my iTunes password and hadn't needed it on the phone for several months), and the website interface for a mobile device was sometimes not as intuitive as it could be.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Very nice, clean Audi A4Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Rented in San Francisco ... They texted to check in with me day before arrival and day of departure to ask questions and give me info I needed. I just texted back info ... they couldn’t have been more helpful or seamless. I wish we could use them in Denver, but the prices were too high for the weeks we need it!E-Z Rent-A-Car
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One location in South San Francisco
from $30/day
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5.6 Fair
Jul 2017
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The employees were kind, resourceful and worked hard. The car started, stopped and turned as expected.Cons:
The location stinks-be sure to plan on the time it takes to get there from SFO. The building is hot and dour-I feel for the employees! The car was not clean. I would pay extra to get a car at the SFO rental center next time.8.4 Very good
Jul 2017
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It was cheap and the car was in very good condition.Cons:
The rental location is not anywhere near the airport. Shuttles suck, use an uber.6.4 Okay
Jul 2017
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Shuttle was waiting for us at the airportCons:
the pick-up was slow. No one accompanied me to the car to do the detailed check.4.4 Mediocre
Jun 2017
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It should be clearly noted on the vendor website that this is an OFF SITE airport pick up. We waited 30 minutes for a shuttle pick up that fits 6 person max in a poorly maintained van. Additional customers were left behind for another 30 minutes for later pickup. The EZ rental car in other airport locations outside of San Francisco were unlike this branch in its service, location and overall appeal. We were deeply disappointed with our rental service at the San Francisco EZ Rental car. We would rather pay a bit more for a more convenient airport location and more piedessional service the next time we're in San Francisco.2.0 Poor
May 2017
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The car was fineCons:
I paid during pick up and extra 200 dollars as deposit, until today I didn't receive that amount and they never replied to my email messages.5.6 Fair
Apr 2017
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A comfortable late model carCons:
The pickup drop off required almost 2 hours since the location is another 5-8 miles from where other rental car companies are located. And once at facility there are only 2 agents who take care of a long line. They push upgrades like the tolls for the bridge without explaining alternatives. You can pay cash everywhere and do online payment for Golden Gate Bridge. So avoid the prepayment if you are not crossing the bridge several times a day.Avis
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One location in South San Francisco
from $85/day
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8.0 Very good
Aug 2017
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Savings over airport pick-upCons:
A bit hard to find without Sat-Nav10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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the price for picking up off the airport was significantly better.. super close by.. $20 cab ride to save hundreds of dollars8.0 Very good
Jan 2017
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Nice car, clean, drove well. Plenty of trunk space. Only problem was getting the gas cap to open and same problem with the trunk. Otherwise couldn't have been happier!10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Great service all the way through!Cons:
Everything was great!5.6 Fair
Oct 2016
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The car was clean, gas efficient and reliable.Cons:
Expensive to rent, plus I was charged $90 extra for gas charges even though I had filled the tank before drop off. It took two weeks to get the credit back on my account after providing backup for the the gas purchase and waiting for the manager to get back to me on the charges.8.4 Very good
Oct 2016
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Able to upgrade to better car.Cons:
Location-no shuttle from airport.Flight Car
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One location in South San Francisco
Priceline
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One location in South San Francisco
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
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One location in South San Francisco
852 travelers who rented a car in South San Francisco gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1
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