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Cheap car rentals in San Francisco

EconomyC$ 39/day
CompactC$ 40/day
IntermediateC$ 41/day
StandardC$ 45/day
Full-sizeC$ 45/day
MinivanC$ 51/day
Full-size SUVC$ 65/day
PremiumC$ 55/day
LuxuryC$ 63/day
Supplier choiceC$ 39/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 47/day
Standard SUVC$ 53/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for renting a car in San Francisco

  • There are a few tips and rules you’ll want to keep in mind before driving your car rentals in San Francisco. Traffic can get congested in the city, so sometimes the most direct route is not the best option, map it out before driving and preferably avoid Market Street. There are plenty of one-way roads or lanes reserved for buses, so keep your eyes peeled for the traffic signs. In San Francisco, there’s an unspoken rule to stop at a yellow light instead of driving through it. San Franciscans also love to ride bikes and use them to commute so always be aware of your surroundings.
  • To drop off your San Francisco car rentals at the airport before departing, you’ll be leaving them in the same location as pick-up. The San Francisco Airport Rental Car Center is not inside the airport terminals, but right off 101 Highway. Drop off your rental car in the designated agency area of the lot. From there, the airport has the AirTrain connecting the Rental Car Center with the different airport terminals as well as the parking garages and Airport Hotel. The AirTrain Blue Line station is right out front. The train operates 24 hours throughout the day with frequent service to SFO Airport.
  • There are a couple of toll roads around San Francisco and the Bay Area. Before driving your cheap car rentals in San Francisco, you want to know where they are and how to pay them. The two closest toll roads in and out of the city are toll bridges. If you’re driving your car rentals in San Francisco across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you will need to pay the toll. Some rental agencies offer plans covering most toll road types. If not, there is a one-time payment option through FasTrak. This is also the case when you wish to cross the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge.
  • While driving around the city of San Francisco can prove tricky because of its steep hills and crowded streets, renting a car is a great option for travelers looking to explore other destinations outside the city. Driving is the best way to get to nearby places that are a must in every itinerary, such as the Bay Area, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. For an unforgettable wine tasting experience, drive to Napa Valley, which is only about 50 miles away from San Francisco.
  • All the big car rental agencies can be found at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Car Rental Center, which is accessible from all the airport terminals by taking the AirTrain Blue Line service. AirTrain stations are located in all the terminals at the airport. There is also a free shuttle service from the SFO Rental Car Center to other off-site rental car agencies.
  • San Francisco is known for its steep hills, and the city center is filled with packed roads, one-way streets, and expensive parking, so you might want to avoid driving in that area. When parking on one of the city's hills, make sure to turn the wheels towards the curb when the car is facing downhill, and turn them away from the curb when the car is facing uphill -- and don't forget to use your parking brake.
  • San Francisco is one of the worst cities in the United States when it comes to traffic congestion. Rush hours can easily add one or more hours to your travel time, so take that into consideration and avoid driving into or out of the city between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Because of its geographical features, SF can get quite foggy and windy, so make sure you take extra precautions while driving if the weather conditions aren't great.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in San Francisco for C$ 58 or less
  • Book your rental car in San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in San Francisco are around 18% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini rental cars in San Francisco are around 66% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in San Francisco

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in San Francisco?

    A small automatic car, such as a Smart, is the best option because of the city's steep hills, narrow streets, and small parking spots.

  • What’s the speed limit in San Francisco?

    The speed limit in the city is 25 miles per hour, but on urban highways it is set at 55 mph, and on rural highways it is between 65 and 70 mph. The speed limit on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 45 mph

  • Where are the best places to park in San Francisco?

    Street parking in San Francisco is scarce, and it is typically metered, has a time limit, or both. Depending on demand, meter pricing can range anywhere from between 50 cents an hour to a maximum of about $7 an hour. Parking garages in and around Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf cost about $20 to $40 per day. Parking outside the city is recommended, as it is easy to commute by using the BART or Caltrain railway systems.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco?

    On average a rental car in San Francisco costs C$ 73 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in San Francisco?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 39/day), Thrifty (C$ 40/day) and Sixt (C$ 51/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 325 Mason Street 94102 (1 kilometers from city center).

  • What is the best rental car company in San Francisco?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in San Francisco are Alamo (8.7, 186 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5, 175 reviews), and Sixt (7.8, 219 reviews).

  • How much is gas price in San Francisco?

    The average gas price in San Francisco is C$ 7.18 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 86 and C$ 115, depending on the car size.

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

    Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Francisco.

  • Which car rental companies are at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Fox, Hertz, Kyte, Budget, Sixt, Avis, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Fox, Hertz, Advantage, Budget, Sixt, Avis, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in San Francisco?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in San Francisco?

    A Mini car rental in San Francisco costs C$ 36 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in San Francisco?

    A Full Size car rental in San Francisco costs C$ 37 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in San Francisco?

    A Compact car rental in San Francisco costs C$ 41 per day, on average.

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

    In San Francisco, cars are most frequently rented at NU Car 1409 Rollins Rd (22 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in San Francisco?

    On average a rental car in San Francisco costs C$ 514 per week (C$ 73 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in San Francisco?

    On average a rental car in San Francisco costs C$ 2,203 per month (C$ 73 per day).

  • Which car rental companies in San Francisco have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in San Francisco which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz

  • Do car rentals in San Francisco have a free cancellation?

    Yes, there are a few cheap car rentals in San Francisco that include a free cancellation policy with their reservations. For instance, agencies like Alamo and AVIS allow free cancellation in San Francisco up to the moment you show up to pick up your car. Others, such as Kyte or Budget do not charge you for cancellations up to 48 hours before your pick-up date.

  • Are there any car rental offices in downtown San Francisco?

    Yes, there are various car rental agencies offering pick-up locations in downtown San Francisco, as opposed to the airport. For instance, Hertz has a location right by Union Square, and Budget has an office right off The Embarcadero by the piers.

San Francisco car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8.7

Very good

1017 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.3

4 locations in San Francisco

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from C$ 85/day

Locations in San Francisco

340 O Farrell St

+1 888 826 6893

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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350 Beach St

+1 415 474 9600

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687 Folsom St

+1 415 882 9440

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780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 844 370 8302

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were super easy. Great car!

Cons:

It would have been nice to pick up my car when I first landed, but it was 12:30 am so they were closed. HAd to come back in the morning to get my car.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Great attention. Car was neat. Quick pick up and return

10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The drop off was great, loved that you end up on the top floor where the people mover is located. Very personable and helpful agent checked me in.

Cons:

Going over information about traveling tolls- didnt' even realize there was a fact sheet in the rental agreement folder.

9.2 Wonderful

Sep. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Crumbs on right front seat.

5.2 Fair

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Premium car

Cons:

You lied to me about the price. I was charged more at the rental company, so I called and was told not to worry. But I received my bill yesterday and the charge is the higher one.

8.8 Very good

Jul. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

drop off super easy and efficient

Cons:

check in process

1 out of 137

Fox

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

5.7

One location in San Francisco

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from C$ 49/day

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435 South Airport Boulevard

+1 415 917 2713

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8.0 Very good

Oct. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Jose was great and super helpful. I also had an incident with lost keys and Philip was incredibly responsive and accommodating especially when there was a mix up.

Cons:

The lost and found process could have been more organized/smoother.

7.6 Good

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

the dropoff was quick and easy. Pickup was a 2 hour wait in a line only to find a clerk who didn't know how to handle long-term rentals, and another wait for the manager.

Cons:

more help at the pickup line, or better staffing for expected surges.

8.4 Very good

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, staff were very helpful.

Cons:

At first they offered us a smelly old Toyota RAV from Utah, with the windows open. That was a clue - really smelly. And we wanted a SUV for the all-wheel drive; that one was only 2-wheel drive.

2.8 Poor

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Outrageous daily fees for tolls. Did not give me the car I asked for; gave me a car with less comfort and worse mileage.

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Cheaters

3.2 Poor

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

This was a horrible experience getting dragged through the coals by car rentals.com and fox

Cons:

Problem 1: I accidentally submit the rental for two days and I only neede the car one. There was no way to change this even after retuning the car in ) hours I still had to pay for two. Kayak said the car would be fifteen dollars a day... the site recharged me 58 dollars (two days) and the guy at the counter tried to charge me 123 dollars with tacked in charges. How we got to 123 dollars from 15 is mysterious. I had to fight to get the total down to 70 and this still seems like way too much for borrowing a car for 6 hours.

1 out of 241

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very good

861 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.3

11 locations in San Francisco

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from C$ 77/day

Locations in San Francisco

1600 Mission St

+1 415 522 5900

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2 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 362 2003

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312 8th St

+1 415 703 9000

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33 Cambon Dr

+1 415 337 9000

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340 O Farrell St

+1 415 837 1700

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350 Beach St

+1 415 474 9600

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4250 Geary Blvd

+1 415 750 2500

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45 Charter Oak Ave

+1 415 330 0270

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550 Turk St

+1 415 447 0520

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687 Folsom St

+1 415 546 6777

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780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 833 635 0431

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

First car's media center wasnt working so they switched us to a comparable car.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful. I ended up changing my reservation to an earlier time with no cost, then was unable to make it in that early due to unexpected circumstances. They ended up adjusting it so I could bring it back later on my return date, which they didn’t have to do. Staff is very friendly and laid back. Will definitely come back to this location.

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was excellent, extra efficient and professional. The cars they have in their fleet are top notch. Ill be sticking with Enterprise in the future.

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2020

KAYAK

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Excellent experience

6.0 Okay

Nov. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff really Did their best to make sure I was satisfied with my vehicle and their service

Cons:

They did not have the car I reserved for me because they were busy. My pickup wait time was about an hour. The tire pressure light was in the whole drive to LA. Then on the drive down a notice for an oil Change came up. There also wasn’t any wiper fluid.

1 out of 128

Sixt

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.7

6 locations in San Francisco

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1365 Columbus Ave

+1 888 749 8227

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325 Mason St Suite 9

+1 888 749 8227

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475 S Van Ness Ave

+1 888 749 8227

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7 S Linden Ave

+1 415 658 9800

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780 N McDonnell Rd

+1 888 749 8227

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950 Mason Street

+1 888 749 8227

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8.0 Very good

Sep. 2023

KAYAK
Check in process a bit slow, but good prices and nice vehicles.

4.0 Mediocre

Sep. 2023

KAYAK
W try long wait time to pick up the car and it was not clean!

8.0 Very good

Nov. 2022

KAYAK
Good car. Easy pick up and drop off. But the guy checking in the car at drop off was way too pedantic - customers before and after me were complaining as even the tiniest mark easily rubbed off was being circled. Luckily I photographed damage to my vehicle at pick up. Took way too long to do the drop off as I waited almost 20mins for the car Infront of me to be checked then almost ten minutes to check my car. Apart from drop off all good.

8.0 Very good

Nov. 2022

KAYAK
Upgrade to BMW was nice.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2022

KAYAK
The woman who helped me at the San Francisco location was AMAZING! The only complaint I have is that the vehicles available weren’t what I would consider luxury. For example, the most luxury sedan available was a BMW 3 series.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
The service during our rental experience was phenomenal. We received especially great service from Subhadra during our pickup at SFO. She was extremely helpful in talking us through our options and helping us arrive at the car that was the best fit for our trip.

1 out of 49

Budget

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.8

6 locations in San Francisco

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333 O'farrell Street

+1 628 895 0436

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5 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 433 3717

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500 Beach Street, Suite 120

+1 415 292 3683

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675 Post Street

+1 415 674 1917

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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 0998

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821 Howard Street

+1 415 957 9998

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6.0 Okay

Sep. 2023

KAYAK
We rented a specific car type for our costal California trip. When our car experienced a flat tire we had to trade in for a different car or pay for the repairs ourselves and try for reimbursement. Without knowing anything about the area and it being after hours we had limited options. Moving to a new car was not very convenient and it took away from the rest of the trip. None of the staff even seemed concerned or apologetic for the interruption and not sympathetic to try and assist me with finding the same type of car.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Employees at both 675 Post St SF and West Los Angeles are extremely friendly and efficient!

4.0 Mediocre

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
pick off was good, but we were told to buy the gas because we will need a tank to come 200 km, costs 106€……than we asked if we can return car whenever we want within the 24h by a one day rental, answer yes its a 24 h rate. we arrived at our destination, phoned the return point just to be sure….she told us about several extra costs when we not return the same evenig! so i think it’s expensive at budget and uncommon thanks a lot

2.0 Poor

Sep. 2022

KAYAK
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 Isabella

10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2022

KAYAK
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!

2.0 Poor

Aug. 2022

KAYAK
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!

1 out of 79

Avis

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.9

6 locations in San Francisco

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333 O'farrell Street

+1 415 292 4045

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5 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 395 4758

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500 Beach Street, Suite 120

+1 415 441 4141

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675 Post Street

+1 415 929 2555

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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 6780

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821 Howard Street

+1 415 227 4227

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2.0 Poor

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Waited for two hours to get the car! Their system is slow, their service is not optimal nor friendly! Just bad experience for a lot of money! Will not use them again.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The location was closed when I got there. How was I able to make a reservation at 5pm when the place closes at 5pm? On top of that, I got there at 4:50 p.m and the location was closed. I attempted to go to the airport Avis location and swap my reservation there but the rate was 3x more expensive and the reservation non transferable. Ended up not getting a car and had to cancel all my plans for the weeeknd. On top of all of this, Avis is now charging me a no show fee.

2.0 Poor

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Couldn't even pick up my car

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at the pickup was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I was unable to find the return location, tried calling and no answer. Ended up being late by 20 min and getting charged for a whole extra day. The drop off process was pretty bad.

8.8 Very good

Nov. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Pickup, the store we went to was very confused about our rental and the car had some flapping underneath

4.8 Mediocre

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

They didn't have a small-sized car that I originally requested, and first gave me a large Ford sedan that was very loud (the moment you turn it on, it makes a VROOM noise without accelerating), and when I requested a different car they said they only had a large SUV, so I ended up taking that which was very uncomfortable to drive.

1 out of 29

Thrifty

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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

2 locations in San Francisco

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364 O'farrell Street

+1 415 771 5332

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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 877 283 0898

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10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2023

KAYAK
Terrible neighborhood. Great car at a reasonable price and fantastic counter staff.

1.9 Poor

Jul. 2021

KAYAK
Customer service was awful.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Excellent service

Cons:

Keep it up the excellent service

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

We waited over 2 hours for a reservation we had made a month before our trip. As an apology for waiting, the associate at the desk assured us we could return the car empty, but we were charged over $100 for gas upon return. On the way out of the lot after we finally were placed in a car, the parking lot attendant lowered the security gate on our car, and the replacement they gave us was an older model than we paid for, and very dirty and smelly.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything - surly staff, long wait in line only to be told my car wouldn't be available for 1.5-2.0 hours. Ended up in a tiny compact car that killed my back. When I dropped off the staff member was swearing to himself and banging things around before he got to me. Terrible. I will never rent from Thrifty again.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was good. Need to work with customers to give them a better option when renting car

Cons:

Offer a better car option......

1 out of 165

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.2

13 locations in San Francisco

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1398 Bryant St

+1 415 934 0529

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177 S Airport Blvd. South

+1 650 624 6391

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325 Mason Street

+1 415 771 2200

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335 Powell Street

+1 800 654 3131

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364 O'farrell Street

+1 415 264 2441

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3911 Alemany Blvd Suite 1003

+1 650 994 1192

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3928 Geary Blvd.

+1 415 387 0136

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500 Beach St #121

+1 415 674 8330

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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 624 6600

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780 Mission Street

+1 415 957 9425

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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950 Mason St

+1 415 398 3944

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