Car hire at San Francisco Airport

Car hire at San Francisco Airport

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San Francisco, CA, United States - San Francisco
May 25 — Jun 1
Same drop-off
San Francisco, CA, United States - San Francisco
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Rated no. 1
Fox
Best rated
5.9 Okay (1440 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Fox
Locations in San Francisco Airport
435 South Airport Boulevard+1 415 917 2713
Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59
  • 6.4
  • 6.4
  • 5.7
  • 5.4
  • 5.9
Recent reviews
8.0 ExcellentMay 12 2022
The check in person Ammna was very good, tho it wasn't clear that if I had returned the car with more than half a tank I would have been refunded for unused fuel. I thought any amount would be refunded. I returned with 1/3 of a tank. That's c$40 but hey. The car was quite old,had covered I think more than 160k miles as it had less on the click than on the service ticket on the windscreen in 2019. I also do wish you would see the final price even booking but Fox aren't alone by any means in this. Often the original price is more than doubled. The agent was helpful too re tolls
8.0 ExcellentApr 20 2022
Drop off was amazing, paperwork/processing on the pickup was cumbersome and took a while. Not a big fan of the Chrysler product I rented, but the Fox rental service was good.
10.0 ExcellentApr 1 2022
Punctual with everything! Car was easy to drop off. Shuttle ready for airport. Friendly and courteous!
2.0 MediocreMar 26 2022
They did an extra fuel charge… with no reason and never gave it back to me
4.0 OkayMar 10 2022
People attending in the pick up office was rude and had a lack of service attitude.
10.0 ExcellentMar 6 2022
The staff at the SF airport location offered to drive us to our gate because we had a van full of kids and luggage. Very pleasant experience and friendly staff :)
2.0 MediocreFeb 28 2022
Be aware that this business is located 5-10m away from the airport rental car center that can only be reached by the shuttle. Once you are at the airport rental car center you need to go to a designated spot and wait indefinitely for another shuttle to show up and take you to the final destination. Not sure exactly how much money I saved by going with Fox but it is not worth it and I’ll be renting from one of the rental companies that are located at the main airport rental car center.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 28 2022
Didn't have my car available, so gave me an "upgrade". Had a great experience overall.
4.0 OkayFeb 19 2022
I paid extra to get a midsize SUV and the advertisement was for a jeep cherokee. They gave me an older model mitsubishi outlander that had damage, scuff marks, and stains. It was fine but not worth the extra money I paid to rent it.
2.0 MediocreFeb 7 2022
Enter customer service. I had an issue and a lost item that they seemed to neglect even after I came in 4 times about it while I had the rental. They brushed me off as if it wasn’t a big deal it as if they couldn’t do anything to help me. The phone numbers all only lead to the customer service line and not to the actual rental location. I was given and quoted a price online but was charged something different even though I prepaid for the vehicle.
Rated no. 2
Alamo
8.8 Excellent (834 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Alamo
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 844 370 8302
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 8.9
  • 8.9
  • 8.8
  • 8.8
  • 8.7
Recent reviews
8.0 ExcellentJan 12 2022
Wurde gut bedient
10.0 ExcellentJan 7 2022
Can't fault it. Highly recommended.
8.0 ExcellentDec 31 2021
I like that after completing the paperwork, that you get to pick the car you want to rent/drive. What I don’t like is all the hidden San Francisco fees that California and San Francisco squeezes out of tourist to get money that has nothing to do with the rental.
10.0 ExcellentDec 25 2021
Peter assisted us when picking up the vehicle at the inside counter. He is incredible! Friendly, welcoming, and personable; chatting with him was a great way to start our trip!
10.0 ExcellentNov 29 2021
No complaints
8.0 ExcellentNov 9 2021
Alamo did ok but their SFO location is NOT user friendly. I guess the opposite of that is something like ‘hassle-heavy,’ which is neither funny nor clever…but it’s the best I can do after moderate to heavy drinking.
10.0 ExcellentOct 26 2021
overall great experience! i just think that the fees are far too high (not expressed in the original rate) and the Toll Pass convenience charge seems overkill. other than those value issues, we once again had a great experiences with Alamo and would rent from them again.
10.0 ExcellentSep 28 2021
They made pick-up and drop-off so effortless! Everyone was very helpful and we basically walked in and out. Thank you again and God bless
7.9 GoodJul 22 2021
No Issues with service or car. Drove up '1' from SF to Oregon.
10.0 ExcellentJul 19 2021
The agent at SFO was great — friendly and extremely efficient.
Rated no. 3
Enterprise
8.7 Excellent (562 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Enterprise
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 833 635 0431
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 8.8
  • 8.8
  • 8.8
  • 8.7
  • 8.5
Recent reviews
4.0 OkayFeb 26 2022
We requested an eight passenger vehicle but was given a seven passenger with no options for upgrade or swap out. The employees at pick up didn’t care or make any attempt to help find an alternative option. We were willing to drive to another location to swap out cars, but we weren’t given any options other than the car they had. What could have gone better? Giving us the car we reserved. We ended up needing to find an additional vehicle to continue our trip and doubling our expenses.
2.0 MediocreDec 5 2021
Worst ever!
10.0 ExcellentNov 28 2021
Easy pickup and new clean car
1.9 HorribleOct 10 2021
The agent first could not get my reservation then we’re u pick up car is so dark and the agent and I did not see the driver side front bumper had big gap to the side of front bumper. I did not get in to accident or got hit or hit on that side the bumper would be hanging or damaged there was none of that. Next time not going to be trust worthy I’m going to take pics and video and close examine.
10.0 ExcellentSep 20 2021
Good customer service when I had issues
5.9 OkayJul 21 2021
There was a shard of broken glass on the backseat. There was no one available to instal the car seat we rented from them. Took 90 minutes for them to find someone.
10.0 ExcellentJul 6 2021
They were on it! Other rental agencies had long lines - enterprise was efficient and organized. Much appreciated!
10.0 ExcellentApr 5 2021
First car's media center wasnt working so they switched us to a comparable car.
10.0 ExcellentDec 6 2020
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.Nothing
10.0 ExcellentDec 1 2020
Excellent experience
Rated no. 4
Avis
7.9 Good (111 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Avis
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Road+1 650 877 6780
Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59
  • 8.5
  • 8.2
  • 7.9
  • 7.7
  • 7.6
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreMay 15 2022
They overbooked the car and made we wait 4 hours
2.0 MediocreApr 30 2022
When I was going to rent they added a $200 hold plus the entire cost that took me over my credit card max and it was the middle of the night so I couldn’t pay it off to clear the card. I asked if I could split cards, pay cash, use debit anything else to get the car. They had NO OTHER alternatives. I had a 6 year old and it was the middle of the night. And they were about to let me be stranded. Thank goodness chase took better care and extended an emergency credit line increase. I will never use them again!
10.0 ExcellentApr 5 2022
All good!
2.0 MediocreMar 18 2022
More employees
2.0 MediocreDec 20 2021
Avis counter at SFO had 2 employees trying to deal with a line 30+ deep. No self pick up options available. Go early or prepare to wait an hour +
10.0 ExcellentNov 30 2021
it was easy and car worked well.
1.9 HorribleSep 22 2021
Had to cancel there was a line of atleast 75 people in front of. Me hardly moving rented from enterprise instead in like 3 minutes
8.0 ExcellentMar 18 2021
The staff at the pickup was very friendly and helpful.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 GoodJul 28 2020
Staff was greatI 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 ExcellentDec 30 2019
Jay from the Bay was awesome.Nothing! I got a hybrid and it was sweet. Put more of these into your fleet!
Rated no. 5
Budget
7.6 Good (333 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Budget
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Road+1 650 877 0998
Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59
  • 8
  • 7.9
  • 7.4
  • 7.5
  • 7.4
Recent reviews
6.0 GoodMay 18 2022
We waited in line for over an hour to get our car. I have never waited that long before. Staff were friendly but it wasn't worth the wait.
2.0 MediocreMay 17 2022
The Ford Mustang ran like an old car. It had no pick up. Upon returning if they didn’t seem to care.
2.0 MediocreMay 17 2022
The worst wait ever late at night wait for a rental reservation EVER! Lines rows deep and only one costumer service person working. I will never rent from Budget again!
4.0 OkayMay 13 2022
The car had a warning asking to be serviced. Called the agent , who asked me to go to the nearest budget location. Upon reaching the location, the terrible lady at belmont said she didnt have cars and asked me to go back to SFO airport. Went to the airport and had to wait for 43 minutes in line and found out that the person had closed my monthly contract and she was nice enough to give me the same rate but had to go through a lot of hassle. This is one of those things where every person I interacted with were nice , professional and doing their job , yet it left me wasting a lot of time and got expensive for no reason.
6.0 GoodMay 11 2022
We did not receive the car we reserved, but we did get a quality substitute. We had to wait way longer in line than expected to pick up our rental. We did not have copies of our Budget Fast Track, so we waited for 45 minutes before we got our car. There were way too few attendants at the checkout stations for the number of customers in line. The car was clean, though there was a slight lingering odor of smoke, even after the thorough cleaning (I was informed, when we dropped off the car, that Budget uses very strong chemicals to thoroughly clean their vehicles, strong enough that the cleaning crew needs to wear highly protective gear to avoid injury). Even though renters are NOT ALLOWED to smoke inside these vehicles, they do anyway. Our return, however, was simple and went very quickly, without any issues.
2.0 MediocreApr 21 2022
Waited over an hour and a half for the car
8.0 ExcellentApr 11 2022
Car was great. Priced a little high but everything is relative. Thanks
2.0 MediocreApr 10 2022
Chosen mid size suv but they gave us pickup truck.
8.0 ExcellentApr 9 2022
Easy no hassle drop and pick up. On pick up we thought the car interior was a little worn and exterior paint work was scratched
6.0 GoodMar 9 2022
Pickup was terrible. Long lines, few employees and absolutely minimal customer service. Drop off was much better and well organized.
Rated no. 6
Dollar
7.4 Good (537 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Dollar
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Rd+1 866 434 2226
Monday06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday06:30 - 22:00
Thursday06:30 - 22:00
Friday06:30 - 22:00
Saturday06:30 - 22:00
Sunday06:30 - 22:00
  • 7.9
  • 7.6
  • 7.2
  • 7.1
  • 7.1
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreMay 14 2022
I tried canceling my reservation because our trip was cancelled due to my mother in law passing away and was not offered a discount or credit. We are hoping to book the trip again in October but a credit towards a future rental would be much appreciated.
10.0 ExcellentMar 29 2022
Had a hiccup at the desk when originally getting the contract paperwork. But the guy was polite and thorough and got the job done. The problem was the Kayak-PriceLine-Dollar interface. The car was great. Thankfully great gas mileage. no problems. The return was great. We'll see how well the toll card interface works when that bill comes around. Overall I felt I got a good deal on a good car and better than usual service.
2.0 MediocreJan 1 2022
Dollar charged me TRIPLE the cost that Kayak quoted!!!
2.0 MediocreDec 18 2021
We reserved and paid for a compact SUV. When we got to the counter at Dollar the customer service rep was very confusing, misleading and mentioned a few SUV options. We said any that are available. We then proceeded to the car and parked in the spot is a small compact, Chevy Sonic. This is not what we paid for and this was not going to work out for us. We went back to the counter and the same rep indicated that we paid for a "C Class" car. I showed her the itinerary with a picture of an SUV as well as the car type SUV. She said it would be $100 more for the car that we requested and paid for. I don't know if this is the way they treat reservations that are made through a third party. She had the dialogue memorized giving the impression that this was part of their scam. We decided to keep the Spark but this is not what we paid for through Kayak. This is how they get away with offering car rental through third parties so that they can make the money back. We will be going directly through the car rental companies in the future because it is apparent that his is how they make money that they share with Kayak.
2.0 MediocreDec 6 2021
The photo and description misrepresented the car i rented. I had to pay an additional $700 upon arrival. Was a total rip off.
10.0 ExcellentDec 6 2021
good
2.0 MediocreNov 29 2021
pre-Thanksgiving, there were only 2 people at counter to take care of more than usual renters. It took 2 hours to get to the counter. It was OK from there. It was a frustrating wait time, all other car rental counters were moving much better than Dollar!
10.0 ExcellentNov 28 2021
Friendly staff & low prices would make me rent from them again. I also like that you don’t have to fill up the gas tank when you’re returning it. Especially during those early morning hours. Tony T.
2.0 MediocreNov 24 2021
Can’t we pre-register so we don’t have to wait for 1.5 hours in a line to get the car??!?!! How come the rental agencies can’t do better. Wasn’t worth the discount to stand in that line.
2.0 MediocreNov 17 2021
The pick up line was over two hours long and I had to go to another car company; they still charged me for the entire rental and wouldn’t budge.
Rated no. 7
Thrifty
7.4 Good (597 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Thrifty
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Rd+1 877 283 0898
Monday06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday06:30 - 22:00
Thursday06:30 - 22:00
Friday06:30 - 22:00
Saturday06:30 - 22:00
Sunday06:30 - 22:00
  • 7.9
  • 7.8
  • 7.3
  • 7.1
  • 7.2
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMay 9 2022
Smooth and fast
2.0 MediocreMay 1 2022
The car wasn’t ready when we arrived. It was an old car. And we were charged a lot of extras without realizing it
2.0 MediocreApr 27 2022
The line at the Thrifty rental counter at the SFO rental car facility was absurd - over 50 people. After waiting for nearly 30 minutes, the same three customers were at the windows as when I stepped into line. I abandoned Thrifty and reserved a car through another agency. When I tried to cancel my Thrifty reservation through Kayak or the Thrifty website, all I received were error messages. I ultimately had to call Thrifty (a 20 minute experience) just to cancel my reservation.
4.0 OkayApr 20 2022
They are all the same. Nothing great about any of them. Just go for the best price.
4.0 OkayMar 12 2022
Waited over an hour in line at 2:30 on a Thursday at SFO with a reservation to get my rental. Made me late for my meeting. Agent was great
2.0 MediocreFeb 25 2022
There’s no point in making a reservation or paying in advance with this company as they don’t have to have a car ready for you at the scheduled time. We (and many other customers) waited three or more hours for a car we had already paid for and employees were not great at explaining the situation to us. Kind of seemed like they just expected us to gather information from the rest of the unhappy customers in line and then got frustrated when we asked for clarification. If you are on a deadline, absolutely do not book with Thrifty or Dollar.
2.0 MediocreFeb 24 2022
The added junk charges. Slimy company.
8.0 ExcellentJan 20 2022
Happy with Thrifty rental overall. The check in agent tried to upsell me a lot of things, which was annoying. I'm sure they've been told to do so by management.
10.0 ExcellentDec 25 2021
Everything was great - Thrifty is the best
2.0 MediocreDec 7 2021
Car was clean and decent.
Rated no. 8
Payless
6.3 Good (231 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Payless
Locations in San Francisco Airport
1440 San Mateo Ave+1 650 583 9800
Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00
  • 6.4
  • 6.6
  • 6.1
  • 5.8
  • 6.5
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreSep 9 2020
n/aThere were no cars available even though I booked in advance
4.4 OkayDec 18 2019
The rental car was in good condition and the airport shuttle was fast.There is no way to drop off a car after hours and they do not explain or advertise this. No key dropbox or anything. The parking lot is locked and inaccessible between 10:30pm and 6am. Also, the phone numbers inside the rental agreement with Payless written clearly on the front direct you to the Budget renal company, who can't help you at all.
2.0 MediocreSep 30 2019
I was not able to get this car.I am unable to give a proper review because the rental company closed at 12:00 midnight and my delayed flight got in at 1:30 AM, because it was a hot deal, I couldn't get any refund, I wish there were a policy to help mitigate these situations.
7.2 GoodSep 29 2019
MidelMore clean, more model choices
8.8 ExcellentAug 12 2019
Drop off sucked. It would be much better if we were dropped off at terminals instead of the rental center. We the. Had to lug everything on the tram and then to the terminal. This will keep me from using Payless again unfortunately.Drop off at terminals.
7.6 GoodJul 23 2019
There were extra fees that were not reflected in the price quoted on Kayak. You need to take a shuttle to get to the site. It was easy but adds some time.
6.0 GoodJun 26 2019
No problem with the staff, they were all helpful and the process was quickCar could have been cleaner
9.6 ExcellentJun 20 2019
Car could have been cleaner, but was fine.
9.6 ExcellentJun 10 2019
Called for shuttle bus pickup and no one answered my phone call
4.0 OkayMay 11 2019
The rental spot is NOT at the airport (unlike what was advertised) but they still charge airport fees (around $20). I was hung up on twice trying to get “courtesy” shuttle. Long lines—should have cancelled and rented from one of the actual airport rentals spots. Will not be renting from them again.
Rated no. 9
National
8.4 Excellent (39 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
National
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 North Mcdonnell Rd+1 844 370 8301
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 8.6
  • 8.6
  • 8.4
  • 8.3
  • 8.1
Recent reviews
8.0 ExcellentNov 6 2021
I liked Althea the car attendant. She was super friendly and helpful with my needs. She checked me in, took me to the car. Helped me with my suitcase. Showed me the little features about how to drive the car because I never seen the type of car dials before. She was all around cool. Give that girl a raise.
2.0 MediocreSep 17 2018
No credit card? No rentalI’m local to the area, and without a round trip airline ticket, they would not let me rent a vehicle with my debit card.
4.8 OkayAug 4 2017
Car was dirty, dented, and overdue for an oil change.Was hard to see in the dark garage, but once you got into the sunlight you could see a few dents, and also how dirty the car was. Then, a few miles in the car started saying it was overdue for an oil change, that makes me wonder how well they check these cars over when it's already OVERdue! Not too thrilled about it.
8.0 ExcellentAug 29 2016
good servicehad to pay more than was quoted
10.0 ExcellentAug 20 2016
quick and easy getting a vehicle ( important when its 3am and you've got 3 kids under 5 with you.)
10.0 ExcellentMay 18 2016
Great car, great serviceGreat car, great serviceNothing
8.0 ExcellentApr 9 2016
So absurd to have to give a printed voucher to national when they have the reservation in their it system And they don't want to print it for you Ladies at the pick up asked for it but the guy at the return was more flexible
10.0 ExcellentFeb 29 2016
Great experienceEverythingNothing
5.6 OkayFeb 5 2016
Don't buy insurance through kayakI bought the insurance through kayak when I requested the rental car and then at pick up the national person tried to get me to buy more insurance because the insurance I got wasn't valid. Everyone tries to rip you off.
Rated no. 10
Hertz
7.8 Good (70 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Hertz
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Road+1 650 624 6600
Monday05:30 - 23:59
Tuesday05:30 - 23:59
Wednesday05:30 - 23:59
Thursday05:30 - 23:59
Friday05:30 - 23:59
Saturday05:30 - 23:59
Sunday05:30 - 23:59
  • 8.3
  • 8
  • 7.7
  • 7.3
  • 7.7
Recent reviews
8.8 ExcellentApr 13 2017
Car in SFOOnline reservation process was easy: once we were helped the process of picking up car was simple and liked the car.Had to wait in line for quite awhile when picking up car. Only two agents available. When it was finally our turn though, the agent was very helpful and professional.
8.4 ExcellentApr 6 2017
Transportation back to terminal was convenient and wiickFinding the rental car facility-signage not very clear
5.6 OkayMar 27 2017
Incorrect informationMy husband booked my car in advance online. When I arrived at the pickup at SFO, the agent took three times as long as the agents around her. In addition, she claimed the cost was going to be $170+ when we booked for a rate of $70. I brought this to her attention, but she claimed fees and taxes brought the cost up. She also said the car had to be returned that day by 6:00. We later discovered we could not return the car that day and that we would only be charged $90. Totally unnecessary worry thanks to an impatient and incorrect agent.
6.0 GoodMar 20 2017
the car was fine, the rental experience was less tthe car was clean and the price was decentthe customer service, particularly at check in, was sadly lacking. I was in line for an agent when an employee told several of us to step out of line to use the kiosks. Since I had a reservation, I assumed this would be an automated process, so it made sense. But no, it was just a video conference line to other agents, who did not answer. So, we stood at the kiosks for 20 minutes, waiting while the people who had stayed in line got served. Not one of us at the kiosk even got a response. Finally, we went back into line- the back of the line- which by now was considerably longer. An agent spent a further 20 minutes fooling with the kiosks, instead of getting behind a desk to help the now stacked up customers. when we got to the desk- it took an inordinate amount of time, especially given that I had a reservation. I wanted to add a driver. The agent told us that the second driver would have to sign up at the exit gate (not true) - no one said anything about tolls, so when we crossed the bay bridge we were left wondering if we should pay cash, or the rental car would be charged.... directions to the car in the garage were abysmal- which I know sounds petty, but when your 71/2 months pregnant and schlepping luggage just makes a poor impression worse. returning it was easy enough, we'll see what happens with tolls. It was nothing catastrophic, but overall, it just left a bad enough taste that i'll try another agency for my next trip.
10.0 ExcellentMar 20 2017
Great drop-off experienceNight and day customer service. Great drop-off experience.
8.0 ExcellentMar 17 2017
Hertz rental San FrancisoEasy pick up and drop off. WeThe car smelled like marijuana and the low tire pressure light was on for the entire rental. Tire pressure was ok
2.0 MediocreMar 16 2017
The car.The staff of SFO hertz led by the leader of the worst, the supervisor (name tag not worn) Shirley. I can imagine why she wouldn't wear a name tag because it makes it easier to identify her. She was dismissive, rude, condescending and unhelpful. Which is why her staff was busier taking to themselves than helping people. And when they do help people, they're a lot like Shirley. Bad. Very bad.
2.0 MediocreMar 11 2017
Stranded at 1 a.m.I didn't appreciate the Hertz company policy that allows you to reserve a car with a debit card only to be denied that car when you arrive with that card, a pre-paid credit card, and plenty of cash. The Hertz company should not allow you to reserve a vehicle with a formore of payment they won't accept. I am very displeased and will ensure that none of my family or friends will ever use this rental company. I will do everything in my power to vilify them to the fullest extent.Customer service was laughable, how can you have an office full of people at 1 in the morning when your only job is to look up a name, accept payment and tell them "the keys are in it, just go pick one." Ridiculous.
5.6 OkayMar 9 2017
too long on waiting times for pickupWaiting in line at SFO for 5 minutes until on of the Hertz employees finally told us we were on the wrong floor. Waiting in lines 35 minutes to exit the garage [SFO].
8.0 ExcellentMar 4 2017
Overall nice vehicleThe facility to drop off at Mather Field office is only open 12:30 to 4:30 Your website fails to mention there is someone to take the key(s) and drop off the vehicle. I waited till 11:30. I could have dropped off several hours earlier. Still convenient and I'll know better later, but the frustration level can be high. NOTE I called and got someone from India and repeated the same as I read off your website. Knew I was going nowhere fast.
Rated no. 11
Sixt
7.6 Good (46 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Sixt
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 N McDonnell Rd+1 888 749 8227
Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00
  • 7.9
  • 8
  • 7.6
  • 7.4
  • 7.6
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMay 13 2022
Khalid the manager was so helpful and friendly!
8.0 ExcellentApr 27 2022
N/A
2.0 MediocreApr 19 2022
I prepaid for the rental and was charged an additional $25 after returning the vehicle.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 23 2022
Why not rent a luxury car for the same price as a normal strip down car
6.0 GoodFeb 13 2022
We have rented from Sixt before and have been happy with everything. This time, we had to cancel. We were traveling and away from our computer so it was difficult to do this on line. We couldn’t find a simple way to “modify” our reservation, nor could we be assured that our reservation was, indeed, cancelled when doing it over the phone. When we were finally able to reach a real,person, and he said he was unable to cancel our reservation even though we had a confirmation number. A few days later, we were able to e-mail the company and that worked. Not an easy process.
10.0 ExcellentJan 24 2022
I don't think my experience with Sixt could possibly have been better. It was great. Thanks !
10.0 ExcellentJan 22 2022
The check in and the check out were seamless. Amazingly not a gazillion people in line so the wait checking in was just fine. Both persons - check-in, check-out couldn't have been nicer. I love me a good car so Sixt is the place to go if you want a BMW, Infiniti, etc.
6.0 GoodJan 1 2022
We reserved a Toyota RV4, they gave us a Hyundai Tucson. I don’t like this car.
8.0 ExcellentDec 18 2021
did not get receipt when dropped off car
10.0 ExcellentDec 11 2021
Excellent experience!
Rated no. 12
Airport Van
7 Good (32 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Airport Van
Locations in San Francisco Airport
820 Malcom Road+1 650 952 5543
  • 7.6
  • 7.1
  • 6.8
  • 6.5
  • 7
Recent reviews
4.0 OkayFeb 28 2022
Close at 16.00 Van not available even when prepaid
2.0 MediocreSep 10 2020
The staff was friendlyThis was the worse rental ever, we got charge way too much for 3 days, the Van was shaky and in poor condition don’t rent from this place ever.
5.6 OkaySep 9 2020
Communication. My rental was scheduled for 3pm pickup and I called at 2pm to see if I could pickup early but the lady that answered the phone said no it won’t be ready until 3pm. I get there at 3pm and she’s tells me she don’t have a van available for me and that she might have 1 the next day. Other company’s try and figure that stuff out before the pickup. Also they call if they think they might have a problem not wait til the costumer gets there and then tell them they have to Van available. And then I had to ask if I can get the minivan at least cause it’s there. They when we said we called at 2pm to confirm and talked to her she said No that wasn't me not sure who it was you spoke to.
2.4 MediocreSep 1 2020
Nothing - the van that was given to us was very old and had a mechanical issue ( Engine shakes and driving wheel shakes on turns) the car started showing this issue 2 hours into our drive to tahoe. I called the office and inquired if I can go to the nearest rental and swap vans for the safety of my family. The customer service was very unprofessional and couldn't find me any solution other than dropping the van at a different location without getting a new van and in top of all of that getting charged $100 for dropping the van at a different location.Please don't ever get a van from there. It's for your and your family's safety.
2.0 MediocreAug 26 2020
They did not have correct van when we arrived, charged 300 more, and van we did get smelled like urine. We will never use them again!
2.8 MediocreAug 21 2020
There was no USB charging port in the minivan. We got it basically with no gas and they wouldn’t give us any gas credit as we returned it with more gas. When I dropped it off, there was no return airport shuttle and I had to take a Lyft which took a long time. DEFINITELY spend a couple extra bucks and use the main rental companies.
8.0 ExcellentJun 27 2020
Staff seemed to not trust you right away even after all documentation was given and true.The vehicle selection would have been nice
4.0 OkayMay 27 2020
The van worked as expected, pickup was easy.No one was at the site at the time I was supposed to drop of the van. There was someone at the back of the building cleaning vans and he said his boss told him if I customer came in he could take the keys. He also told me it would be able 30 min before someone came back. I couldn’t wait 30 min, so I left the keys with him. I also called and left a message to the number provided saying I was dropping the van off. A day later I received a receipt for that was $110 more than what I was quoted for the vehicle. I was charged extra for cleaning despite the fact that I vacuumed the van before bringing it back it. I’ve tried calling several times and left messages to despite the charge and not one ever answers and no has has called me back. I would definitely not recommend this company for rentals.
2.0 MediocreJun 29 2017
Photo showed a minivan..we got a mini busLow priceThe photo on the listing showed a minivan and we ended up actually booking a 12 passenger van that we couldn't park anywhere in the city. They had many unreserved minivans they could have given us but refused to let us use one without paying extra.
9.2 ExcellentMay 30 2017
Pick up took a while
Rated no. 13
E-Z Rent-A-Car
6.2 Good (65 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
E-Z Rent-A-Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
323 S Canal St+1 650 343 3052
Monday07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday07:00 - 22:30
Thursday07:00 - 22:30
Friday07:00 - 22:30
Saturday07:00 - 22:30
Sunday07:00 - 22:30
  • 6.2
  • 6.7
  • 6.1
  • 5.3
  • 6.6
Recent reviews
5.6 OkayJul 24 2017
The car worked, and clearly the employees tryThe employees were kind, resourceful and worked hard. The car started, stopped and turned as expected.The location stinks-be sure to plan on the time it takes to get there from SFO. The building is hot and dour-I feel for the employees! The car was not clean. I would pay extra to get a car at the SFO rental center next time.
8.4 ExcellentJul 12 2017
The price speaksIt was cheap and the car was in very good condition.The rental location is not anywhere near the airport. Shuttles suck, use an uber.
6.4 GoodJul 11 2017
slow to get the carShuttle was waiting for us at the airportthe pick-up was slow. No one accompanied me to the car to do the detailed check.
4.4 OkayJun 12 2017
Poor shuttle pick up from airportIt should be clearly noted on the vendor website that this is an OFF SITE airport pick up. We waited 30 minutes for a shuttle pick up that fits 6 person max in a poorly maintained van. Additional customers were left behind for another 30 minutes for later pickup. The EZ rental car in other airport locations outside of San Francisco were unlike this branch in its service, location and overall appeal. We were deeply disappointed with our rental service at the San Francisco EZ Rental car. We would rather pay a bit more for a more convenient airport location and more piedessional service the next time we're in San Francisco.
2.0 MediocreMay 11 2017
No refund of depositThe car was fineI paid during pick up and extra 200 dollars as deposit, until today I didn't receive that amount and they never replied to my email messages.
5.6 OkayApr 23 2017
A comfortable late model carThe pickup drop off required almost 2 hours since the location is another 5-8 miles from where other rental car companies are located. And once at facility there are only 2 agents who take care of a long line. They push upgrades like the tolls for the bridge without explaining alternatives. You can pay cash everywhere and do online payment for Golden Gate Bridge. So avoid the prepayment if you are not crossing the bridge several times a day.
4.4 OkayApr 16 2017
Didn't have the car we reservedThey tried to make it right, they offered us a vehicle that would seat all 6 of us, but the cargo capacity was not sufficient. They were friendly, but in the end that's not helping us get on the road.Reserved a minivan and it was not available. We were not notified so we spent a couple extra hours getting to another rental place. Their location was pretty far from the airport. I am sure this saves them overhead, but the shuttle ride ate into the whole ordeal.
6.0 GoodJan 18 2017
OkPrice was very cheapIt was like 20 minutes away from the airport. Cars were not always clean. Had to wait a long time in line.
2.0 MediocreJan 4 2017
Worst car company in the world!The car was cheaper than anywhere else. Now I know why. I got a car with almost 50k miles on the clock, it was a wreck and was filthy. I hired my car for 3 weeks, so when I went back and asked for another one, it was refused. The worst thing if all was that the windshield had never been throughly cleaned, nor the wipers ever replaced, so everything it rained, I was blind driving! I tried to replace the wipers, but no Autoshop carried them. I had to throughly clean the windshield and wipers daily as there were several snow storms and I couldn't drive blind. I bought rain x to help me, but this car was dangerous. Also, the engine made rattling noises like it was running on no oil, and the gearbox had a mind of its own. To add insult to injury, when I went to return the car, there guys had moved yards! No effort to tell me when I picked up the rental, nor to phone or email. I was gobsmacked! Never, never rent from here, this is known as Ez rent a car, Advantage rent a car and Europcar. Walking is a better option!
8.0 ExcellentDec 21 2016
Overall it was goodService was good and car was clean. The only thing i did not like about this place is the milage limit policy they have in place for local residents. The limit is 150 miles per day. I only needed it to go to and from work while my car was in the shop so it wasnt a big deal but now i know not to rent here for my next so cal trip.
Rated no. 14
Silvercar
10 Excellent (6 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Silvercar
Locations in San Francisco Airport
237 Harbor Way+1 855 359 2227
Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentDec 28 2019
Friendly, helpful staff, and efficient pickup and dropoff to and from the SFO rental car center. The Quattro was lots of fun to drive, with comfortable seats and great controls for comprehensive panels.I wasn't able to download the app (I'd changed my iTunes password and hadn't needed it on the phone for several months), and the website interface for a mobile device was sometimes not as intuitive as it could be.
10.0 ExcellentSep 15 2018
Very easy processVery nice, clean Audi A4Nothing
10.0 ExcellentJul 19 2018
Easiest car rental experience ever.Rented in San Francisco ... They texted to check in with me day before arrival and day of departure to ask questions and give me info I needed. I just texted back info ... they couldn’t have been more helpful or seamless. I wish we could use them in Denver, but the prices were too high for the weeks we need it!
Rated no. 15
Super Cheap
10 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Super Cheap
Locations in San Francisco Airport
10 Rollins Road Suite 106+1 650 777 9993
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
  • 10
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMay 4 2019
The prompt airport pickup, personal service, and amazing price.
Rated no. 16
State Van Rental
9.1 Excellent (5 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
State Van Rental
Locations in San Francisco Airport
1288 Old Bayshore Hwy+1 888 315 6888
  • 9.6
  • 9.2
  • 9.2
  • 9.2
  • 8.4
Recent reviews
8.4 ExcellentMay 13 2019
Staff was very friendly and helpful.Closer to airport
10.0 ExcellentJan 20 2019
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Rated no. 17
NU Car
6.4 Good (23 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
NU Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
1409 Rollins Rd+1 650 651 7145
Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00
  • 6.6
  • 6.6
  • 6.4
  • 6.1
  • 6.6
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreJan 9 2022
Office cannot be reached by phone. Both the SFO and Las Vegas locations. Wanted to cancel the insurance policy. They said you cannot cancel once you leaver the location. Thilo Koehler
10.0 ExcellentJan 5 2022
Easy to extend rental . Little line at the counter took awhile but once it was my turn it went quick
2.0 MediocreJan 1 2022
Had an accident (my parked rental car was hit) and NU Car was zero help a) getting their undriveable vehicle back to the SFO location, from Sonoma--75 miles away, and b) when I protested charges like daily rentals fees for a useless vehicle and being charged for gas for the same useless vehicle, they have gone underground. They cannot be contacted. Have a phone log of over an hour, and 10 different calls, to the customer no-service line until I gave up. Have submitted an email complaint that they are ignoring. Don't bother calling Expedia (their parent company) unless you booked through them. There were no help either.
2.0 MediocreDec 29 2021
Flight was delayed and unable to pick up car.
2.0 MediocreOct 25 2021
Flight was delayed and rental center was closed by the time I actually arrived. Called and am working on getting a refund
3.9 MediocreSep 26 2021
On the return flight it was efficient. The pickup, however, was a joke. I so wish I had gotten this guys name behind the counter. There were 6+ people waiting and two at the counter. I asked if there were others who could help because the two employees were taking their time visiting while we were all standing in line. I say visiting because they were chatting about their nails etc. The pick up from the airport took 30 minutes for anyone to get us and another 30 minutes to get to the pick up location. So standing there watching useless rhetoric wasn’t helping. After I asked if there was someone else that could help, the employees just looked at me and never said a word. Then The man said to me “Avis has a three hour wait at the airport, this is nothing.“ I said that doesn’t excuse not having enough help here. Then another gentleman came up to the counter to work, and the first employee tells the gentleman to slow down and take his time with the next person in line because I had complained, and then they both looked at me. I knew exactly what they said and I told him I did. He just kind of shrugged. The gentleman that we eventually got was very kind and efficient. But the first employee was definitely making sure that he didn’t get us as his client. The whole experience from the airport to the pick up location was awful. We couldn’t call for pickup because the answering machine was full. I won’t do this again.
7.9 GoodSep 9 2021
They should allow customers to use their own toll paying device.
8.0 ExcellentMar 15 2021
The shuttle was cumbersome.
10.0 ExcellentMar 14 2021
The Staff was Very Professional Patient and just overall cool. They Gave me Great Prices when I had to extend my Rental.The Deposit should be Only $200 for any Car or Truck as Long As your Card is on File.
8.0 ExcellentFeb 14 2021
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.
Rated no. 18
Europcar
6.4 Good (5 reviews)
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Europcar
Locations in San Francisco Airport
Please Go To Fox Counter+1 415 917 2713
  • 8
  • 7.2
  • 6.4
  • 6
  • 6.4
Recent reviews
4.0 OkayJan 22 2018
Badly located but friendly staffFriendly staff (shuttle bus driver waited for us)Dropoff in San Francisco far away from airport and rental center (used by other brands)
ADDCAR RENTAL
1 location in San Francisco Airport
ADDCAR RENTAL
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco airport+1 650 777 9993
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Advance Car And Truck Rental
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Advance Car And Truck Rental
Locations in San Francisco Airport
323 South Canal St+1 650 343 3052
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Avr
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Avr
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco Airport
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Eagle Rent A Car
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco airport
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Easirent
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Easirent
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Elita Rent A Car
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Elita Rent A Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco Airport International SFO+1 650 343 3052
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Flight Car
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Flight Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco airport+1 844 435 8227
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Fox Autorent
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Fox Autorent
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco Airport International SFO+1 415 917 2713
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Goldcar Rental SP
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Goldcar Rental SP
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 N Mcdonnell Rd Car Rental Center San Francisco Ca+1 415 917 2713
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Its Rent a Car
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Its Rent a Car
Locations in San Francisco Airport
1001 Bayhill Drive, Suite 299, San Bruno, CA+1 415 370 8478
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keddy by Europcar
1 location in San Francisco Airport
keddy by Europcar
Locations in San Francisco Airport
Take Air Tram For Advantage Shuttle- 1288 Old Bayshore Hwy
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Loop Van
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Loop Van
Locations in San Francisco Airport
4321 Ingot St+1 888 600 0793
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Los Angeles Van Rentals
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Los Angeles Van Rentals
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Road310-645-2019
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Rhodium
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Rhodium
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco Airport. On-airport. San Francisco International Airport. 780 N Mcdonnell Road+1 415 917 2713
Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59
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Sunnycars
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Sunnycars
Locations in San Francisco Airport
780 Mcdonnell Road
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TravelCar
1 location in San Francisco Airport
TravelCar
Locations in San Francisco Airport
101 San Francisco International Airport Tram
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Yesaway
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Yesaway
Locations in San Francisco Airport
San Francisco International Airport（contact +1 6504666123）+1 650 466 6123
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
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Zeeba Rent-A-Van
1 location in San Francisco Airport
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
Locations in San Francisco Airport
101 Haskins Way+1 800 940 9332
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4939 travellers who hired a car in San Francisco Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7,3

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Dollar

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

R619/day

Good deal

R593/day

Top tips for hiring a car at San Francisco Airport

  • Car hire at San Francisco Airport is a great way to explore the Californian coastline and busy city. You have many excellent choices of established companies to hire vehicles from in the airport’s consolidated car rental areas, both on and off-site. Remember that America is largely an automatic gear shift driving country, so if you are used to driving manually you will need to specify that on your booking. Popular car choices for the region and terrain include convertibles for coastline cruising, economy city cars for low fuel costs and SUVs for comfortable, large drives with bigger groups.
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  • Most car hire at San Francisco Airport will offer standard insurance on their cars such as liability coverage, theft coverage and sometimes a collision damage waiver. They are all different and you should ensure that your basic insurances are covered beforehand. If you want to take additional personal effects insurance, you will have to cover that cost.
  • A money-saving trick when hiring a car at San Francisco Airport is to ensure you drop off your vehicle at the same time as you collect it. As most car hire charges are per a 24h period, even if you are a couple of hours late you may get charged for an additional day. Either ensure you call them if you are stuck in airport traffic or drop the car off at an alternative location.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at San Francisco Airport for R593 or less
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