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Thrifty car rental prices in San Francisco

Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$31/day
Kia K5 car
Kia K5
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$33/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$64/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$54/day
Nissan Maxima car
Nissan Maxima
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$80/day
Toyota Sienna car
Toyota Sienna
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
$76/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$59/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$34/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$32/day
Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$37/day
Jeep Wrangler car
Jeep Wrangler
or similar SUV
5
3
2/4
$41/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$45/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

780 Mcdonnell Rd
Small

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in San Francisco

  • Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco have got you covered for all your car rental needs. If you are in the city to enjoy the sites, you can opt to rent a convertible. Imagine driving across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down. If you are traveling around with the whole family, a minivan or an SUV might be just the ticket. If you are trying to keep things more economical, you can opt for an economy or a compact car, small vehicles that will also make navigating San Francisco traffic easier.
  • Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco care about the carbon footprint they leave and offer sustainable rental options. When you choose to rent from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco, you can opt for fully electric vehicles, including a number of compact models and even a fully electric SUV. So, whether you will be navigating tough San Francisco traffic on a business trip or packing the whole family into an SUV, you can do it sustainably, keeping the environment in mind as you visit the city.
  • When you choose to rent your vehicle from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco, you can find a number of reservation options that offer free cancellation. If your plans are still a little iffy, choose a car reservation that offers free cancellation where you don't pay anything unless you arrive to pick up your vehicle. Since many but not all Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco that you can book through KAYAK offer free cancellation, make sure you choose your reservation carefully.
  • When you are driving your rental vehicle around San Francisco, it is very likely that you will encounter or want to use a toll road across a bridge or an express toll lane on the congested freeways. The best way to pay tolls in Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco is to opt for the Thrifty PlatePass program. For a daily fee, this program pays your toll for you, and you don't have to worry about getting any hefty fines. For speedier travel time with peace of mind, consider the PlatePass program for your Thrifty car rental in San Francisco.
  • Small rental cars from Thrifty in San Francisco are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in San Francisco

  • Where can I pick up a Thrifty car rental in San Francisco?

    The most popular Thrifty pick-up location in San Francisco is at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but you can also find a Thrifty San Francisco agency in the north of the city just off I-80 at 364 O'Farrell Street. This car rental agency is convenient to The Presidio as well as the Sunset District in San Francisco, and it is also close to the bridge that takes you across the bay to Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Can I choose the car I want from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco?

    When you make your reservation through KAYAK for a Thrifty rental vehicle in San Francisco, you will choose the car that you would like to rent. However, it is possible that when you arrive at the rental agency, the exact model that you want is not available. In this case, Thrifty does its best to provide you with the brand of car that you want and the type of car that you want. Known for its friendly and helpful staff, Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco will do the utmost to meet your car rental needs.

  • Where can I park my Thrifty car rental in San Francisco?

    Throughout San Francisco, you can find metered parking on the city streets. At these meters, you can pay by coin, cash, credit card, or by app. Depending on where you park your Thrifty rental, you may have to pay anywhere from $2 to $6 an hour. Most parking meters in San Francisco don't allow you to park in a certain space for more than two hours at a time. While some parking meters are not enforced on weekends, parking garages as well as meters at Fisherman's Wharf are enforced every day. 

  • What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in San Francisco?

    Small rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Thrifty in San Francisco.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in San Francisco?

    Thrifty has 1 rental location in San Francisco. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

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

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in San Francisco

Overall Rating4.8 MediocreBased on 174 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.3
Overall
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.1

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
15
5
2
6
4
0
68
6.0
I was a disappointed with the price. When I got all the information I have one price and when I returned the car, it is a completely different price. I’ve tried discussed with the agent how much will be the total. I didn’t have time to discuss that because I have to make it to my flight.Reviewed May 10 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
What a scam. The rental cost I locked online more than doubled after they added their fees and CA taxes - the counter agent also lied and said liability was required in CA but it’s not if you have your own. She also said it was cheaper to have them refuel. Not even close. I am waiting for a resolution but wouldn’t rent from them again.Reviewed Apr 3 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I was told I'd have a large van and was given a mini-van. The cost I agreed to was in the $900 range. I called ahead to be sure they had the van and also that they confirmed the price. When I arrived to pick it up, after waiting nearly 2 hours in line, I was charged upwards of $1600. I would never have agreed to this and found another option, however, my family was all arriving that day for a very important event and all of it depended upon having a van - and the van we received was not large enough and did not match the van that I reserved online.Reviewed Mar 31 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Terrible. Don’t use them. They jacked up the price every way possible. They also wouldn’t honor the price booked online. Then they thought it funny to stick me with a 9 seater van instead of mid size sedan. Then they charged me more again. Also all agents were actively misrepresenting how fuel worked tricking people into paying for a full tank. It is shyster scam level stuff. Do not rent from them.Reviewed Oct 12 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
Actually giving me a hybrid as I paid for instead of partial hybrid. Having the windshield clean on the inside instead of what ever white residue was blinding me when other cars had their head lights on. Removing the awful smell in the car before giving it to customers.Reviewed Jul 30 2025
review fromkayak
10.0
liked the car and the service. Pickup was slow because of the large crowd and limited number of agents in the very early hours.Reviewed Jul 1 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
We ended up paying $ 1700+ instead of the $600+ that came up on the Kayak website. Would NOT recommend.Reviewed Mar 9 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
Bait and switch- got sent to another site and had to pay up front with no refund option.Reviewed Feb 5 2025
review fromkayak
10.0
Excellent customer serviceReviewed Jan 8 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
This was the worst rental in my life and I have been renting vehicles for over 30 years.Reviewed Jan 6 2025
review fromkayak
8.0
The electric suv I had booked was not available when I arrived for pick up but the desk agent spoke to someone at a different counter and was able to arrange the vehicle we had booked without any problem. Quick, polite and vehicle was greatReviewed Dec 16 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
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.Reviewed Oct 21 2024
review fromkayak

Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco?

Address

780 Mcdonnell Rd

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

+1 866 434 2226