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Thrifty car rental prices at San Francisco Airport

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
$31/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$29/day
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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
$31/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$29/day
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Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport

  • With so much to see and do in the city, book Thrifty car rentals at San Francisco Airport and you can explore the area with so much ease. You'll be able to explore more of the Bay Area than if you were relying on public transportation or taxis. You control your own schedule, so there's no need for advance planning or reservations. Expect to receive a wide range of benefits and services when you book Thrifty car rentals at San Francisco Airport. You'll have access to a vehicle that's suited to your needs and preferences, whether that means a luxury vehicle or something more economical.
  • There's nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that comes when you book Thrifty car rentals at San Francisco Airport. If you want to prepay for fuel, make sure to check out the Thrifty fuel options. They have an option for prepaid fuel as well as an option for paying at the pump after your trip. If you have children in tow or are planning on driving with them soon, you could get an infant seat from Thrifty so they can ride safely in your rental car. Thrifty also offers unlimited miles and license fees on all car rentals in San Francisco, CA.
  • It's important to know what to expect when returning your Thrifty rental car at San Francisco International Airport. You'll want to return the car on the same day as stipulated in your rental agreement. If you fail to do that, you could be charged for additional days of rental. When you return your car, follow the posted signs for Car Rental Return and go directly inside. To get there, you should take I-380 east from the airport and make a right onto South Airport Blvd. There, you'll need to provide a copy of your driver's license and credit card and the keys to your rental car.
  • You will be waiting more in lines when picking up or dropping off your San Francisco car hire during the weekdays. This is because there is a higher demand for cars then and a lot of people moving to different places. You should also avoid the morning rush hour and pick up your Thrifty car rental from the San Francisco Airport during the late evenings.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport for $39 or less
  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport are around 54% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport

  • Where can I find Thrifty counter at San Francisco Airport?

    If you're looking for Thrifty car rental at San Francisco Airport (SFO), the best place to start is on Level 4 inside the Rental Car Center at SFO.  Go to the AirTrain station and take the blue line to the 780 Mcdonnell Road, San Francisco, CA, 94128 through the Rent-A-Car Center (RAC).

  • What is the documentation required to rent a Thrifty car rental at San Francisco Airport?

    To rent a Thrifty car rental at San Francisco Airport, you must present a valid driver’s license and an international driver’s permit. The driver’s license is used to verify that you are legally allowed to drive in California, while the international permit is required because the state of California does not recognize other countries' licenses as valid proof of driving status. You will also need to show a credit card or debit card to rent the car. This is due to a law passed in California requiring all rental companies a security deposit for renting the car and against potential damage caused by customers who rent vehicles from them.

  • What are some of the protections offered at Thrifty car rental at San Francisco Airport?

    At Thrifty car rental at San Francisco Airport, you can expect a variety of protections from the minute you pick up your vehicle. Thrifty offers Loss Damage Waiver protection, which means that if your rental vehicle is damaged or stolen, you won't have to pay for it. You also have personal accident cover, which means that if you are injured in an accident while driving the rental car, they'll pay for medical expenses. Premium Roadside Assistance is also included with all Thrifty rentals in San Francisco. This includes 24-h roadside assistance and emergency road service like flat tires and lost keys.

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

    On average a rental car from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport costs $64 per day.

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

    Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty at San Francisco Airport.

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

    780 Mcdonnell Rd is the closest Thrifty rental location to San Francisco Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 877 283 0898.

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

    Yes

Reviews

Pros

", and presented no issues."(in 2376 reviews)
" was quite friendly and helpful."(in 959 reviews)
" was really friendly."(in 959 reviews)

Cons

"Just how felt."(in 2245 reviews)
"The like Cigarette smoke on the interior."(in 161 reviews)
"Actually know how they and Vince the representative lying to me"(in 399 reviews)
Overall Rating5.1 FairBased on 209 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.2

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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
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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
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2.0
Bait and switch- got sent to another site and had to pay up front with no refund option.Reviewed Feb 5 2025
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10.0
Excellent customer serviceReviewed Jan 8 2025
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2.0
This was the worst rental in my life and I have been renting vehicles for over 30 years.Reviewed Jan 6 2025
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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
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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
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2.0
My poor experience about pricing transparency. The cost of the rental car was 30% more than the kayak quote, and the initial estimate from thrifty. I was charged the additional 30% after returning the car, and had zero add ons. The receipt / charges are extremely unclear what the additional cost was. I attempted to reach out to their customer service and the process is to send a vague complaint form . I feel like I was scammed- but have no recourse- I definitely will not be using thrifty ever again. Also in the car pick up, the process took more than an hour and the first car had a check engine light on, that I needed to change carsReviewed Oct 20 2024
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2.0
Terrible. Just pay the extra $20-40 and go with Alamo. They were not ready with our car, they were not giving updates, we waited an hour. Finally we went to the Alamo counter and asked how quickly we could get a car... it was immediately. I tried to cancel my thrifty reservation that was free to cancel and the chat support was giving me attitude and not allowing me to cancel. After some back and forth I called and canceled with ease. THEN, the car was "ready"... Never again!Reviewed Oct 12 2024
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4.0
They overcharged us without explanation. They also have no clear support line in solving these issuesReviewed Oct 8 2024
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2.0
In advance of our trip I made a reservation for a van for my family of 6. When we arrived they did not have one available. They gave us a Traverse which is a SUV with a third row. There was room for my family to sit in it but there was no room for our luggage. I expected at making a reservation for a specific vehicle that it would be there. Isn't that the whole point of a reservation? I also felt very pressured to buy a bunch of their rental options even after saying no.Reviewed Sep 2 2024
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2.0
Internal panels were squeaking, didn't feel like it was a 2023 model. Plus all tyres had different tyre pressureReviewed Aug 27 2024
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Thrifty car rentals near San Francisco Airport

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

+1 877 283 0898

Address

1815 Old Bayshore Hwy

Hours

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

Phone

+1 650 342 8259

Address

177 S. Airport Blvd.

Hours

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

Phone

+1 650 624 6391
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