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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Foster City
- Public transportation in Foster City has fixed schedules and routes. Therefore, it limits you to visit specific places in the city. However, when driving car rentals in Foster City, you can access numerous places to create excellent memories. With a Foster City rental car, you can go to Las Palmas Park, about 21 miles away, Winchester Mystery House, approximately 34 miles away, and Montalvo Arts Center, around 31 miles from Foster City.
- When visiting Foster City, you'll likely land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but you don't need to wait to pick up a Foster City car rental. Car rentals at the airport, including Thrifty, Dollar, Avis, and Alamo, are located on the 4th Floor of the Rental Car Center. Others are located off-site on McDonnell Road. The airport provides free shuttle services to connect travelers from the airport terminal to the car rental offices. You have options to rent a vehicle on-site or off-site.
- Most roads in Foster City are well-marked. This helps you to navigate streets easily, even those you aren’t familiar with. However, jaywalking is no longer illegal in the city. Therefore, be careful when driving car rentals in Foster City because pedestrians can cross the streets outside the pedestrian crossing. Also, the city has well-lit, clean streets to help ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians, alike.
- Driving car rentals in Foster City during rush hours can be difficult. Traffic congestion mainly occurs between 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 7 pm You should avoid driving Highway 101 because it's the city mostly affected by traffic. Research roads with lighter traffic before driving your rental car to avoid delays. Also, you can begin your journey before or after traffic hours. Driving Foster City car rentals during the rainy season, mostly in January and February, can also be difficult because the roads can become flooded.
- Book your car hire in Foster City at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard hire cars in Foster City are around 77% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Foster City
How much is the price of fuel in Foster City?
The average price of fuel in Foster City is R70,07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R841 and R1 121, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Foster City?
Standard (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Foster City.
How can I find car hires near me in Foster City?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Foster City?
A Standard car hire in Foster City costs R2 808 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Foster City?
A Special car hire in Foster City costs R1 066 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Foster City?
A Mini car hire in Foster City costs R2 264 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended as a Foster City car rental?
Roads in Foster City are in great condition. Therefore, driving an SUV is an excellent decision despite the weather condition. A premium SUV guarantees you a smooth journey even when driving long distances. In addition, large vehicles are spacious enough to hold more luggage and a larger group of people for the trip. Ensure to pick a powerful vehicle when choosing Foster City car rentals if planning to drive on hilly roads.
What’s the speed limit in Foster City?
The speed limit in the city varies in various zones. When driving on the highway in a Foster City car rental, don't exceed 65 mph. On blind intersections, you need to maintain a speed of 15 mph. If driving on residential streets, playgrounds, or school zones, the maximum speed limit is 25 mph. On two-way undivided streets, the speed limit is 55 mph and 65 mph on a multi-lane highway. The city has traffic cameras to help monitor driver behavior and speed on the road. In addition, there are speed signs in various zones to alert the drivers of the required speeds. Therefore, maintain the required speed limits to avoid paying heavy fines.
Where are the best places to park a car rental in Foster City?
Parking a car rental downtown gives you easy access to the streets whenever you need to exit the city. If you need to park for a few hours, several parking lots offer cheap 2 hour parking, including Caltrain-Belmont Station and Caltrain Hayward Park Station, and the Fifth and B Street Lot. The hotel, the Courtyard San Mateo parking lot offers parking for a fee. You can park your Foster City rental car at 1031 East Hillsdale Boulevard for 2 hours if you need a short-term, free parking space.
Foster City car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8,6
Very Good
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One location in Foster City
Locations in Foster City
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
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Avis
6,4
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Foster City
Locations in Foster City
1133 Chess Drive
+1 650 287 2677
1501 El Camino Real Suite 201
+1 650 594 2847
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
No score available yet
4 locations in Foster City
Locations in Foster City
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
477 East Hillsdale Blvd
+1 650 570 6677
605 Harbor Blvd
+1 650 622 0000
923a South Claremont
+1 650 570 6677
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Nothing, they refuse to provide a rental car asking for the second driver to have a credit card or a debit card with two bills showing the residence address. Ridiculous, second driver should only need a driver license as long as I provide a major credit card. Enterprise is a complete nonsense - untrained employees.Cons:
Train your employees!2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing about the experience was pleasant.Cons:
Employees knowing what they were doing and their companies policies including online policies.4,8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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My reservation at the rental offfice don’t have my phone number.2,0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Kayak just screwed me up. There were no cars available even with a confirmed reservation. It was just a waste of time and money for me to travel to the store only to find out this information. Truly, what a pathetic information kayak, I'm never gonna use this site anymoreCons:
Kayak doesn't use realtime information. So better book through the corresponding website4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
Budget
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2 locations in Foster City
Locations in Foster City
1133 Chess Drive
+1 650 287 2680
1501 El Camino Real Suite 201
+1 650 637 1832
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National
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One location in Foster City
Locations in Foster City
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
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1,9 Poor
Jul 2021
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Most popular car type | Standard |
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When to book a car hire in Foster City
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Foster City car hire information
| Pick-up location | Foster City |
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| Hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 0 |