Car Rental at San Francisco Airport from C$ 40/day

Nissan Versa

or similar SMALL

C$ 55/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar MEDIUM

C$ 41/day

Buick Verano

or similar MEDIUM

C$ 58/day

Nissan Altima

or similar LARGE

C$ 47/day

Ford Explorer

or similar SUV

C$ 69/day

Dodge Charger

or similar LARGE

C$ 58/day

Class Luxury Car

or similar LUXURY

C$ 67/day

Ford Escape

or similar SUV

C$ 40/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

C$ 54/day

Ford EcoSport

or similar SUV

C$ 57/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar SUV

C$ 63/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

When you reserve a car rental at San Francisco Airport, you will have access to a convenient and comfortable way to travel throughout the region. San Francisco is not a particularly walkable city, and while it does have public transportation, driving is one of the easiest ways to move throughout neighborhoods and travel to attractions. Having your own vehicle will also make it convenient to go to nearby cities, and it will come in handy for those that have several pieces of luggage.
No matter what your preferences are, you’ll be able to find the perfect model for your car rental at San Francisco Airport. Those that will mainly be exploring downtown may want an economy vehicle for their San Francisco Airport car rental, as these can be convenient for parking and navigating narrow streets. If you’ll be traveling with a few friends or family members, you can choose an SUV instead, as this is a spacious option that can hold suitcases. If you’re visiting during a sunny period, consider selecting an SUV instead.
To return your car rental at San Francisco Airport, simply bring it back to where you initially received it. Car rental agencies that have on-site branches usually have their return area on McDonnell Road, and there will be signs to help you find the drop-off location. Some rental agencies have off-site locations, and you will need to take note of where you first received your vehicle in order to bring it back once your rental period is complete.
San Francisco is a huge business hub and a popular destination amongst visitors, so its roads can often be congested. If you would like to avoid getting caught in any traffic, try to not be at the rental center during rush hour, which is typically between 7 and 9 am and 4.30 and 6.30 pm. There are a few roads that tend to be busier than others, and these include Interstates 80, 180, and 238.
25% of our users found rental cars at San Francisco Airport for C$ 84 or less
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Where can I find the car rental center at San Francisco Airport?
The main car rental center at San Francisco Airport can be found on McDonnell Road. To get here from the airport, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line. This line runs 24h a day and is free, and you will find stops for it in all the airport's main terminal, the rental car center itself, and the airport's parking garages. You will be dropped off directly at the rental car center and can then walk to the office of whichever rental company you selected.
What are the different documents that I need to rent a car from San Francisco Airport?
Every rental car company at San Francisco Airport will require customers to provide a few documents in order to secure your vehicle, including a driver’s license that has been issued from the government and which does not have an expiration date that falls during your rental period. If you do not have a license from the United States in your possession, you can always provide either a foreign license or an international license. If you will be doing this, make sure to have your passport on hand, as most companies will ask to make a photocopy of it.
What kinds of amenities does the car rental center at San Francisco Airport offer for customers?
The rental car center at San Francisco Airport is equipped with public restrooms that all customers are welcome to use. There are also sitting areas if you want to relax for a few minutes before getting in your vehicle. Some companies may even provide their customers with complimentary beverages.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Francisco Airport?
On average a rental car at San Francisco Airport costs C$ 101 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at San Francisco Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 74/day), Dollar (C$ 74/day) and Alamo (C$ 79/day).
What is the best rental car company at San Francisco Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at San Francisco Airport are Alamo (8.9, 111 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 50 reviews), and Sixt (7.6, 111 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Francisco Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco Airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, Fox, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo, Europcar, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Alamo

8.9

Very good

104 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.5

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 80/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 844 370 8302

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2024

Difficult to determine exact return location at both SFO and PSP. And at PSP no attendant to guide process upon arrival. Otherwise employees were very efficient polite helpful and friendly

10.0 Wonderful

Jun. 2024

Nothing! All went well.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

Tim at San Francisco airport was fantastic.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2023

Great service. Easy pick up and drop off. Excellent car.

8.0 Very good

Oct. 2023

There was no line Pick up and drop off very easy

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2023

Alamo presented a can do attitude from beginning to end. The car was spectacular and we had a ball driving the cobalt blue Mustang Convertible around Palo Alto, up and down Highway 1, 3 days in Carmel and spin down to Big Sur. I had wanted to rent a convertible for years, and finally did it! Thanks Alamo, check in specialist Jenny, and the whole Alamo team.

Sixt

7.6

Good

102 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.6

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 107/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 N McDonnell Rd

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Saturday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Jun. 2024

Went very well. Quick at the counter and easy return. The car didn't have all the bells and whistles but it was clean and worked

2.0 Poor

Dec. 2023

I was not given a damage slip or told to look at the damage ahead of time on my rental car. I was told (through an email) that a scratch was there that had not been there before my rental. I drove the car the entire time with the exception of valets at my hotel and did not cause damage. Because I did not get to inspect it and was not given a form to do so, I do not have evidence that something happened under my watch and just have to take their word. I also would have liked them to tell me when I turned the car in, as I did not have a chance to see what they are saying I did. It all feels pretty unfair. This could have been resolved if they had given me a damage form ahead of time.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2023

I like the ease of registration & pickup. Appreciated the free upgrade too.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2023

Staff friendly and efficiient. Product amazing. The only negative with the whole experience was the lengthy line at pick-up.

4.0 Mediocre

Sep. 2023

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

8.0 Very good

Nov. 2022

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.

Budget

7.2

Good

157 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.8

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 93/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 0998

Monday	00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2024

The representative was nice and helpful

6.0 Okay

Jun. 2024

We didn't get the car we chose on Kayak

10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

The agent. Was one of the best I have had.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2024

Great!

8.0 Very good

Apr. 2024

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!

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2024

Easy and seamless

Fox

5.8

Fair

183 reviews

Best rated

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.9

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 55/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

435 South Airport Boulevard

+1 415 917 2713

Monday	05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	05:00 - 23:59
Thursday	05:00 - 23:59
Friday	05:00 - 23:59
Saturday	05:00 - 23:59
Sunday	05:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2024

It would've been great if it was at the airport.

8.0 Very good

Oct. 2020

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

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

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

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

Cons:

Cheaters

Thrifty

5.5

Fair

206 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

5.6

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 66/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jun. 2024

Excellent

4.0 Mediocre

Mar. 2024

Already did survey with thifty.

6.0 Okay

Feb. 2024

Nice counter agent. Difficult to get to counter at SFO. Car dirty. Car return challenging.

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2024

They messed up my contract at pick up. They couldn't fix it over the phone and I had to drive all the way back to the airport to solve . Very frustrating

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2024

Clean car, friendly staff, easy pickup and drop off.

2.0 Poor

Nov. 2023

Land in SFO at 10PM -- flight was 30 minutes early at 9:30 - go to Thrifty Rental counter. There are 18 people in front of me in line and ONE person working the counter - taking 15 minutes minimum with each person. Everyone in line is worried - seems to "know" the counter closes at 11PM - what will happen then? A second counter person comes out and everyone breathes a little easier, then the first counter person goes away - leave ONE counter person!!!! I waited 45 minutes and now there were 15 people in front of me (I have photos!) I called the number I was given to call for questions and imagine! They closed at 10PM - please call back tomorrow. At a few minutes before 11PM with still 13 or 14 people in line ahead of me - I went to the Alamo counter and rented a car and was driving out of the parking lot at 11:05. Worst experience ever. Never again and I caution everyone trying to get a Thrifty car late at night in SFO...

Dollar

4.8

Mediocre

115 reviews

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

5.2

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 59/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:00
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2.0 Poor

Jul. 2024

Drop off was easy. Other than that, horrible experience. Did web check in so I could skip the line (their words). Ha! Had to wait in 2 lines. Took over an hour. Then was given a car with over 60K miles, no floor mats, holes in the interior , weird stains everywhere. I would have taken it back or refused it but we were already tired of waiting in line.

2.0 Poor

Jul. 2024

Very long waiting time to pick up. They charged me for the fuel even I filled the tank. Now I have to call them and spend time to correct their mistakes.

6.0 Okay

Jun. 2024

I chose this Kayak/Dollar deal because it was cheaper than other options, but then I ended up paying an additional $120 upon check in and the desk clerk was not able to tell me what it was all for. She also wouldn't guarantee that the hatch back car would have a trunk cover which is a ridiculous risk for a rental car company to take in the Bay Area. Thankfully the guy who gave me the keys was very kind and switched out the car for one where my bags would not be exposed to potential thieves.

2.0 Poor

Jun. 2024

I am not confident or satisfied with the uplift of service I received.

6.0 Okay

Jun. 2024

Signage at SFO for where to get the car was nowhere. It said Dollar was on floor 3 and after trudging around with 2 babies and car seats and luggage up and down elevators, the car was found parked on the 1st floor. Not a single dollar sign anywhere upstairs saying where to go. Nothing on the app or email said where it was other than which parking space, no directions or parking garage level. Completely stressful and unnecessary.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2024

Long line, didnt even try to get to the front counter bc based on how long other ppl ahead of me had already waited, it would havevtaken 2hrs.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Very good

49 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.4

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 139/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 833 635 0431

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2023

Easy! Quick! Great people!

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2021

Cons:

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

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2020

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

Cons:

Excellent experience

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2020

Pros:

The set up was very accessible and Covid-friendly, and there was no line. When we needed to extend our rental agreement, the price was very affordable.

7.6 Good

Aug. 2020

Pros:

Pick-up went perfect, everyone super friendly and helpful, got in and out quickly.

Cons:

Airport drop-off at ACV was unclear how to leave vehicle after hours. 11am and nobody was there to receive the vehicle after Eureka office told me I could leave it there. There was a key drop where I left it, noted date/time/mileage, but beyond that it wasn't clear if it was OK to leave it.

Hertz

6.7

Okay

68 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.6

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 95/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 624 6600

Monday	00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:00
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2.0 Poor

Jul. 2024

Hi I was charged twice for my rental car. I've emailed kayak and Hertz and have not heard back. I'm upset that I've paid an extra $870 for my rental and have not received any response as to how to be refunded for this mistake. Thank you

8.0 Very good

May 2024

I liked that I could do everything on my phone, and that the drop off point was at my hotel. I did not like that the drop off point had limited hours with no drop box. I returned when they reopened but it took me a while to find the attendant.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2024

Pushy salesperson, inability to contact the company when calling. I kept being put on hold

6.0 Okay

May 2024

The customer service agent was rude and rushed so much, calling the next person to the counter when I was paying and signing in the POS system. He also provided the wrong car information, taking me an extra half to find the car and get back into the line to fix it.

4.0 Mediocre

Oct. 2022

Friendly and polite staff for the car pick-up and drop-off. The experience at the counter could have gone better. There was a mismatch between my priceline voucher (obtained through a kayak search) and what the person at the desk had in the computer. This resulted in several iterations of being proposed higher rental prices and being told I had to pay tax (although the voucher had tax payed on it). No car was available in the category I chose, so I was offered an "upgrade" at an additional cost. This is the first time this happens, as most o the time companies offer it for free, as it's not the client's fault for the company running out of reserved cars in a category. I ended up choosing a lower class car, luckily for free (the only thing that was for free in the negotiations at the cash desk). This is an unacceptable experience at the counter, as clearly something went wrong (or did not work at all) with the data transfer between the online platform and the rental company.

6.0 Okay

Nov. 2021

The process of picking up/dropping off was easy and it was a great experience. The only issue there was, were damages to the vehicle that were not tagged when I picked up the vehicle. I am still waiting to hear back from hertz on the damage report that was made.

NU Car

6.3

Okay

49 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.5

One location in San Francisco Airport

Locations in San Francisco Airport

1409 Rollins Rd

+1 650 651 7145

Monday	08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 22:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2023

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2023

Aweful

8.0 Very good

Jun. 2023

Very fast check-in and check-out. The rental car advertised was an Altima, but the car rented was a Malibu which is not as nice.

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

Cons:

The shuttle was cumbersome.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2021

Pros:

The Staff was Very Professional Patient and just overall cool. They Gave me Great Prices when I had to extend my Rental.

Cons:

The Deposit should be Only $200 for any Car or Truck as Long As your Card is on File.

8.0 Very good

Feb. 2021

Cons:

The only downside was waiting 30 minutes for the shuttle to take you off site to office. It added additional time on trip, but overall they were very efficient and friendly.

Avis

6.2

Okay

44 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 93/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 6780

Monday	00:00 - 01:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2024

The clerk was very helpful with the whole process.

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2023

The company we used was Budget which is an affiliate of Avis. I guess the name Budget is exactly what you get. I ordered a Ford Transit van for a two week road trip. Instead, we got an old 15 passenger bench seat van. In this van we found d beer, wine, antifreeze, kids books, food wrappers and crumbs, and several interior tips and broken pieces. I called to request an exchange for safety and while accommodating I had to take time out of my vacation to drive an hour away to exchange the van because they would not do it at the location one mile from me. So, we exchanged the van only to be put into a van that we actually did request but with a broken windshield with broken glass on the dashboard and a gas leak. I called, AGAIN, and asked for an exchange and demanded they bring me the new van and take the broken one. They initially asked me to drive, the broken van, two hours away in order to return it. That was out of the question. In the end, they brought me the third van which lasted the rest of the trip and was exactly what we needed. It should not have taken me three vans to get it right - countless phone calls and time on hold, not to mention awful and rude customer service to rent a van. I’d also like to me til , the rate that I locked in on my original rental would not longer be offered or accepted because I needed an exchange, TWICE, due to unsafe and dangerous vehicles they initially put me in; with each exchange came additional fees and a high price. I will NEVER use budget, Avis, or any of their affiliates again.

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2022

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.

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

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.

7.2 Good

Jul. 2020

Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

I tried to change my reservation via the phone, but was unable to reach anyone. I ended up just dropping the car off a full day early, but was charged the full amount.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2019

Pros:

Jay from the Bay was awesome.

Cons:

Nothing! I got a hybrid and it was sweet. Put more of these into your fleet!

Europcar

5.6

Fair

34 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

6.1

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 90/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

Please Go To Fox Counter

+1 415 917 2713

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2.0 Poor

Jun. 2024

1. The lied about being on the airport. I had to take their van from the renta car center. 2. Waited an hour for their van to pickup 3. Waited an hour to be served at the desk.

6.0 Okay

Jun. 2024

Charged for fuel - returned with more than we got it with

8.0 Very good

Jun. 2024

Good service, convenient shuttle,

2.0 Poor

Feb. 2023

Horrible experience, never been so rudely treated and lied to in all my years as a business traveler. Trying to force you to buy extra insurance under the premise that the car has NO insurance at all and they can not rent out a car w/o insurance. When I explained that according to the law, all rental car has basic insurance and that my Amex card will cover the CDW he became very rude and did everything he could to prevent us from renting the car. Asking for our passports, never under my 20+ years renting cars in the USA have we even been asked to show passports and then he demanded that we show him our international driver's licenses. Did not know that such a thing even existed anymore, it's just a translation. So we had to cancel the whole thing and take the long trip back to SFO airport Worst ever

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2023

Europcar is not in the terminal. They did not have my reservation. I had to rent from another company. They are not refunding my rental fee.

2.0 Poor

Dec. 2022

During reservation, we had selected option for the car rental at the airport terminal and not offsite. After reaching to the airport we realized that the car rental was offsite. Moreover, we were not informed anywhere during reservation that they close at 12:30 am. We reached there at midnight and they were closed. We booked the car but we lost the money and had to book another from the airport from what was available from a different car company,

Airport Van

4.1

Mediocre

38 reviews

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.8

Value for money

4.4

One location in San Francisco Airport

fromC$ 71/day

Locations in San Francisco Airport

820 Malcom Road

+1 650 952 5543

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