San Francisco car hires from R583

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Cheap car hire in San Francisco

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
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R592/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
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R586/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
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R592/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
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4-5
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R586/day
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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in San Francisco with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in San Francisco?

You should book your car hire in San Francisco around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in San Francisco?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in San Francisco are Alamo (8.8, 47 reviews), Sixt (7.7, 117 reviews), and Budget (7.4, 123 reviews).
Alamo
Alamo
Rated 8.8/10
Sixt
Sixt
Rated 7.7/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.4/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 6.7/10

What is the most popular car to hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in San Francisco. SUV cars in San Francisco cost R1 384/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R807/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Francisco?

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Francisco is January at an average cost of R768/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in San Francisco when prices are R1 215/day on average, which tends to be 2 107% above the yearly average hire price for San Francisco.

Which car hire company in San Francisco has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 11 locations in San Francisco, more than any other car hire company.
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San Francisco car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in San Francisco 
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Verified travelerMay 2025
Check the opening times of the place and your booking times.
Verified travelerFeb 2025
Give yourself time when returning, because the monorail takes time between the car rental and the airport check in! At least an extra 30 minutes. I gave myself more just in case the lines were long.
JohnnieJan 2025
Shop around and Book ahead especially on busy holidays and weekends
CharlesJan 2025
Make sure you have a vehicle waiting for you as we had to wait for over 3 hours for our reservation.
MarkNov 2024
Alamo is fine. Check Tire Pressure Sytem readings before you leave garage. Had I done so - i could have swapped vehicles.
kristyOct 2024
Have them walk you through all the potential charges, you won’t be able to ask about it online or by calling
Verified travelerNov 2024
Prefer full size car. Bridges are very expensive and gas is too! Tons of fast drivers on 101.
BruceOct 2024
Do as much before you land to avoid the lines.
RachelAug 2024
Don't go through a third party. Book directly with the company so you can skip the lines.
YeseniaJul 2024
Pre check in to avoid the lines
Verified travelerJun 2024
pre-plan your driving routes to know if you will need a toll pass or not; we could've gotten away without using one, and could've saved money
RolandJul 2024
Difficult to locate exact drop off location. Need to confirm with employees where exactly is entrance on a physical map. GPS will misdirect large open unattended lot.
KateJun 2024
Ask ahead of time where the Parking spot vehicle can be found. Which is the point of avoiding check in desks.
Verified travelerMar 2024
get a car one size smaller than you think you’ll need
Verified travelerMay 2024
Small the better given the expensive fuel price in California
Verified travelerOct 2023
We had a ball. Anyone concerned about "handling" a Mustang convertible, forget about it. It was a snap for both of us 70+'s!
Verified travelerSept 2023
Choose Fox! Go offsite! It’s a good value and not difficult to get to. Parking in San Francisco on the other hand…
NikhitaSept 2023
Do not get a rental car when staying in San Francisco, it’s not necessary. We picked up a rental car in SF to drive outside of the city. When driving in SF, be careful with all the hills. Do not park in the street because of the high risk of car break-ins.
RobertSept 2023
Call and confirm if the drop off location actually accepts drop offs (sounds crazy, I know) but ours did not.
Verified travelerSept 2023
We did not drive in San Francisco. We literally picked up the car on the way out of town.
Verified travelerSept 2023
You don’t need it if you’re going to be only in San Francisco and immediate vicinity.
BillNov 2023
I left SF immediately. I've learned when staying in SF to use public transposition.
Verified travelerSept 2023
Try other pick up locations other than the one I went to.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Be sure to rent a vehicle that fits into parking garages.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Use proper secure car parks!
Verified travelerSept 2023
Allow extra time to navigate downtown SF, due to challenging traffic flows and navigation challenges...
Verified travelerJun 2023
Guidare a San Francisco è bello, parcheggiare è caro quasi come il noleggio. Ma questo è un problema di molte città americane che hanno fatto dei parcheggi una delle principali entrate. È una forma di estorsione poiché non potendo evitare di parcheggiare si è costretti in molti casi a pagare tariffe molto elevate.
NicoleAug 2023
You can pay tolls later. Electric cars are easy and cheaper to fuel.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Get out of San Francisco and head down the pacific coast highway
DavidAug 2023
If you’re going across the toll bridges, sign up for a bayareafastrak license plate account to pay your tolls. https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/tolls/license-plate.shtml
ElijahJul 2023
Take BART if you can or Muni. Nice to have a car if your moving more than 5 people but parking can get expensive.
PunitAug 2023
Driving is easy. Speed limits should be followed We used parking at the Union street underground parking
Verified travelerJul 2023
We drove out to San Jose for 3 days, then Monterey for 2 days
Verified travelerAug 2023
Driving in San Francisco is comparable to do it somewhere else (in bigger Cities)...
ElseyJun 2023
Check on whether you will need to use toll roads.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Did not drive in SF. Would recommend public transportation.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Use a premium rental service, not a discount one.
JacobJul 2023
In San Francisco? Don’t park on the street.
JasonJun 2023
Leave nothing in your car. Stealing of personal items (bags, backpacks) is very common in SF.
JamesMay 2023
Give extra travel time for getting over the bridges, in case of traffic.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Rent a car only if you are driving out of San Francisco. Within San Francisco, parking is difficult and extremely expensive. "Smash and grab" (where criminals smash the car windscreen and/or windows to get to contents inside the car) is a common occurence, even when there are no valuables in the car that is visible from the outside.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in San Francisco

  • 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 hire 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 hire Car Center to other off-site hire 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.
  • Standard hire cars in San Francisco are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring 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 can I find car hires near me in San Francisco?

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

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

    A Full Size car hire in San Francisco costs R2 029 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in San Francisco?

    A Standard car hire in San Francisco costs R898 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in San Francisco?

    An Intermediate car hire in San Francisco costs R921 per day, on average.

San Francisco car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

8,8

Very Good

Read 47 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.3

4 locations in San Francisco

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340 O Farrell St

+1 888 826 6893

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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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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
It was good.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

People carrier

KAYAK
Smoothness of the process and pick up.

10,0 Wonderful

Manuel, Mar 2025

Passenger van

KAYAK
Very affordable and easy to rent and return. Loved the service.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

People carrier

KAYAK
Quick and fast no hassle and was out from the facility in 10min. Car was super clean and amazing

10,0 Wonderful

Yongsun, Dec 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
kindness of people

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Agent was great at desk. When we got to car pick up we were offered an Audi SUV. Even though it was only a year old it was quite used. Also very uncomfortable seats to drive in. We drove a lot and not suitable for it. Also no charger for phones unless you had an older one. Radio not that wonderful either. Had rented and paid for a luxury vehicle that one had it in name only. Not pleased.

1 out of 16

Sixt

7,7

Good

Read 117 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

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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801 Powell Street

+1 888 749 8227

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2,0 Poor

Emma, May 2025

Convertible

KAYAK
Never renting from this company again! Felt like I was dealing with a slimy salesman when I picked up the car at SFO. At the end of our rental period, the car (a BMW 4 Series Convertible) broke down due to mechanical issues and wouldn’t start. It took 15 minutes for the “emergency roadside assistance” phone number to be answered. The customer service agents who eventually answered showed no concern or care for our situation! They also implied that I may be responsible for the cost of towing the car. There is no way to reach the SFO rental desk directly; 1-800 numbers only that just ring and ring, even in roadside emergencies. There is a reason other car rental agencies had lines of customers at their desks and Sixt had none! I highly recommend you do NOT rent from this company!

8,0 Very Good

Misha, Sept 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Good experience, nice staff! Super modern car that had no problems. I wish however there were more possibility to pick-up and drop-off the car outside usual working hours. On the weekend, they were only open until 3pm for drop-off. But all in all good experience! Thank you Asu for helping us!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Excellent from beginning to end

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
CSR at pick up was very friendly and helpful!

10,0 Wonderful

CAROL, Jun 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
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

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Eric was great.

1 out of 39

Budget

7,4

Good

Read 123 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.0

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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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Open-air all-terrain

KAYAK
Line was excessively long and not enough staff at the counter, we ended up with Avis

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
$18.99 fuel charge for 0.4 gallons that somehow weren’t topped off. Really. Even at the $9.99 / gal rate or some unstated 1 gal minimum that’s just fraud. Typical BS from terrible companies.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Pick up and drop off was easy. The car didn’t come with a full tank, which means that when you return it, you always return it with more gas than you picked it up with. This always feels like a trick by the rental company to pass the cost off gas off to the customer.

2,0 Poor

Abe, Feb 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
I need Kayak’s help! Disastrous experience! $187 rental by Kayak ended up with over $700 charge by Budget! What kind of business does Budget run? Extremely upset with Budget and need Kayak to resolve this issue ASAP please!

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
I rented on Christmas day and the wait in line to pick up the car was 2 1/2 hours. Aside from that the rental and price were good.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Ok, was not the car I had reserved they gave me other.

1 out of 41

Avis

6,7

Okay

Read 52 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.8

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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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

Economy

KAYAK
The agent at 333 ofarrell is so helpful and goes above and beyond with customer service!

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
I didn't receive the car I originally ordered. They were fast though!

2,0 Poor

mark, Dec 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Horrible . We booked online after our United flight was cancelled. We were greeted by an Avis rep saying " I'm going home and we have no cars" . So we went to the next rep after standing in another line- he said the only cars were electric... not what we booked and wouldn't work for the 300 mile drive we were going to take. It was after midnight. Finally , he forced us to upgrade by asking for more money and gave us a car. The lot was full of cars when we went outside to leave. He lied to us and gave us an inferior car for more money

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
The car had worn out tires, almost flat. Also, the car experienced carplay/android auto connection issues.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
The clerk was very helpful with the whole process.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
We were misled into taking an EV even though we had booked a gasoline car. And this is inspite of them knowing we would be traveling from SF to LA as car drop was at LA. We also pointed out our route including Yosemite. They told us we needn't worry as the car goes from 0-80% charging in 15 min on a fast charger. We struggled across the 7 days as charging was slow and the range on full charge was only 140 miles on the Subaru. Very unethical and misleading team at this branch.

1 out of 18

Fox

6,3

Okay

Read 32 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.4

One location in San Francisco

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435 South Airport Boulevard

+1 415 917 2713

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Excellent

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Premium

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

8,0 Very Good

Martina, 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.

1 out of 11

Hertz

6,2

Okay

Read 94 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

7 locations in San Francisco

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1398 Bryant St

+1 415 934 0529

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325 Mason Street

+1 415 771 2200

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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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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 624 6600

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950 Mason St

+1 415 398 3944

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Premium

KAYAK
We were promised a luxury car but given a compact suv instead and it was terrible

2,0 Poor

Carlos, May 2025

Premium

KAYAK
My experience with Kayak was terrible. For the second time using Kayak, I was misled when I arrived at the car rental company’s counter. First, the car category in the company’s system was different from what I had purchased and had proof of. On top of that, the insurance wasn’t included. My Kayak reservation receipt didn’t mention anything about insurance. Unacceptable! In the end, I paid more than twice what I had originally agreed to. Truly disappointing!

10,0 Wonderful

Jack, May 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Great experience. Loved the pre check process allowing me to go straight to the car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Commercial

KAYAK
Wrong type of car problem

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
car was small, not SUV, and smelly. we could not turn on AC !

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
Loved the process. I check in while I was waiting for my baggage. Then went right to the car and drive away. The car was EXACTLY the one I signed up for. That’s rare! Drove beautifully. Plenty of room for my 3 kids over 6’4” and myself and all our large luggage. Super easy drop off. Will 100% recommend to anyone who asks!

1 out of 32

Thrifty

5,3

Fair

Read 191 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.4

4 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

364 O'farrell Street

+1 415 771 5332

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500 Beach St #121

+1 415 674 8330

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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 877 283 0898

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
liked the car and the service. Pickup was slow because of the large crowd and limited number of agents in the very early hours.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
We ended up paying $ 1700+ instead of the $600+ that came up on the Kayak website. Would NOT recommend.

2,0 Poor

Katie, Feb 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Bait and switch- got sent to another site and had to pay up front with no refund option.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Excellent customer service

2,0 Poor

Charles, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
This was the worst rental in my life and I have been renting vehicles for over 30 years.

8,0 Very Good

Patrick, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
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 great

Dollar

5,1

Fair

Read 115 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.4

5 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

325 Mason Street

+1 415 771 2200

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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364 O Farrell St

+1 415 771 5332

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500 Beach Street

+1 415 674 8330

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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 866 434 2226

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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

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2,0 Poor

Michael, May 2025

Intermediate

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Dollar didn't have a car for me when I arrived. They tried REALLY hard to upsell me, but wouldn't give me the car I reserved. Eventually after I raised a big fuss, they magically seemed to have a car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Booked wrongly and tried to correct it 1 minute after booking went through. Unable to contact anyone from Kayak or Dollar for 5 days.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Awful. Told online to pick vehicle up at 3. To arrive and the place be closed and door locked, customers were present inside being served. Whilst waiting for someone to come to the door one staff member looked at me, put his coat on and left, whilst another shouted through the glass that they were closed. When I explained I had a booking to collect a car at 3 he told me to go away as he had no cars left. Awful service.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Open-air all-terrain

KAYAK
Liked? Nothing waited over an 1 hr. In line. And then the car I paid for was not available. So I given a smaller car. Which I had to pay extra for.

8,0 Very Good

Johnnie, Jan 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
The staff were very helpful especially Nick. The car I booked wasnt there but they quickly replaced it. The car did have some small trash inside still from the last user

4,0 Mediocre

Lily, Nov 2024

Standard

KAYAK
They charged more than $30 for extra gas because they say in the their system looks like needed more gas, but was full, the lady who Received the car saw the car was full, so that was unfair!!

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3

Very Good

Read 42 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.2

11 locations in San Francisco

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

Monday06:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Standard SUV

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They did not have a car!

10,0 Wonderful

george, Dec 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Quick, easy and not too expensive.

2,0 Poor

Ashley, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
When I arrived they told me they did not have my reservation but the guy did seem to know who I was so it was confusing then he tried to upsell me.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Always pleasant on both ends of trip.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Easy! Quick! Great people!

10,0 Wonderful

Maribel, May 2021

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All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful.

Europcar

5,6

Fair

Read 31 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

6.0

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

Please Go To Fox Counter

+1 415 917 2713

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact

KAYAK
Horrific service. Took 90 minutes in a line to get a car.

2,0 Poor

Karen, Mar 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
I ordered a car and ended up off the airport site. Very upset. Over 45 minutes before I got to the counter. Only two people working. I will never buy a car through them again.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Kayak advertised it as being in the SFO terminal, but never anything about needing to take a shuttle to an offsite location. That extra shuttle time made us late for our first winery visit, which was embarrassing for our group since their first experience was being turned away empty.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Economy

KAYAK
It wasn’t clear at the time if booking that the rental facility was off the airport and required taking the train and then a shuttle. It is easily 20-30 minutes extra to picking any other rental from the rental car station. This information should be available upfront.

2,0 Poor

Susan, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Do not rent from Fox/Europcar at SFO. The shuttle to the off site rental took forever to show up, and then when I got there I waited in line for well over an hour despite having a reservation. They told me I’d have to fill it up before returning but once (finally !) on the road the tank was less than half full. Felt like an experience in a developing country…. I’d gladly spend more to have a seamless and quick rental.

2,0 Poor

JC, Jun 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
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.

National

8,6

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.8

7 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

2 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 362 2003

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200m West From The School

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340 O Farrell St

+1 888 826 6890

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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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750 Bush St

+1 888 826 6890

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780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 844 370 8301

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Everything with National was excellent. The check in was easy, the attendant was extremely helpful. I will use National again as well as Kayak

Kyte

2,0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

6.0

5 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

1067 O'farrell St

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400-I Treat Avenue, San Francisco

+1 415 818 1813

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500 John Daly Boulevard

+1 415 340 4850

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544 5th St, San Francisco

+1 415 819 5425

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833 Mission Street

+1 415 340 4850

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2,0 Poor

Mahmoud, May 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
I was like three hours straggling to find the car after three hours I called them they told me my reservation is canceled

Silvercar

10,0

Wonderful

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

230 Grant Ave

+1 855 359 2227

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Black & White Rent A Car

6,3

Okay

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

8 10th St.

+1 415 525 4214

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U-Save

5,1

Fair

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

2415 Mendell St

+1 415 259 4746

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Airport Van

4,5

Mediocre

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Downtown

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GREEN MOTION

4,1

Mediocre

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

450 Sutter Street

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Elita Rent A Car

4,0

Mediocre

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Airport International SFO

+1 650 343 3052

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Priceless

4,0

Mediocre

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

349 Mason Street

+1 415 928 4414

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Economy Rent a Car

3,6

Poor

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

450 Sutter Street

+1 877 247 3362

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Yesaway

6,8

Okay

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

315 Harbor Way rear unit, South San Francisco, CA

+1 800 781 1023

Monday10:00 - 18:00
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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport

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Rent-A-Wreck

2,5

Poor

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

2955 3rd Street

+1 800 732 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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ADDCAR RENTAL

2,2

Poor

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco airport

+1 650 777 9993

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keddy by Europcar

6,2

Okay

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

Take Air Tram For Advantage Shuttle- 1288 Old Bayshore Hwy

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Eagle Rent A Car

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3 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

1060 Bryant Street

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San Francisco Main Depot

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San Francisco airport

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Sunnycars

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3 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

340 O'farrell St

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687 Folsom Street

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780 North McDonnell Road

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UFODRIVE

No score available yet

2 locations in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

333 Post Street

+1 646 432 6829

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Level 2, Sutter-Stockton Garage

+1 646 432 6829

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Advance Car And Truck Rental

No score available yet

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

323 South Canal St

+1 650 343 3052

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Apollo Car Rentals

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Depot

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Avr

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Airport

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Bandago

No score available yet

One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

2200 Cesar Chavez

+1 415 401 7659

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Fox Autorent

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Airport International SFO

+1 415 917 2713

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Goldcar Rental SP

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

780 N Mcdonnell Rd Car Rental Center San Francisco Ca

+1 415 917 2713

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Its Rent a Car

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

1001 Bayhill Drive, Suite 299, San Bruno, CA

+1 415 370 8478

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Los Angeles Van Rentals

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

780 Mcdonnell Road

310-645-2019

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Rhodium

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

San Francisco Airport. On-airport. San Francisco International Airport. 780 N Mcdonnell Road

+1 415 917 2713

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TravelCar

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

101 San Francisco International Airport Tram

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VIPCars Recommendation

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One location in San Francisco

Locations in San Francisco

687 Folsom St, San Francisco, , USA California

+1 914 368 0091

Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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