Car Hire at San Francisco Airport
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Travel Information
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Airport travel guide
Hire a car at San Francisco Airport! Then head to the city and drive over the famous Golden Gate Bridge. From there, go to Fort Mason and the Presidio—the views are beautiful, and there’s plenty to explore, from museums and a wildlife sanctuary to hiking trails and culture and history walks. Then eat at a seafood restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf and tour turn-of-the-century ships at Hyde Street Pier. Check out the art scene and neighborhood bars in the Mission District and Bernal Heights and the panoramic views in Nob Hill.
The city’s surrounded by water, so how about some beach time? You can easily drive your rental to Ocean Beach, China Beach, or Baker Beach. Up for a museum? The M.H. de Young Memorial Museum exhibits contemporary and indigenous art, and everyone will enjoy the hands-on science fun at the Exploratorium.
San Francisco’s a great destination, but the surrounding area has even more to offer. If you've hired your vehicle for a longer period, you can head south to Monterrey and even Los Angeles, explore inland California, or take a road trip to the Pacific Northwest. Picking up your car at San Francisco Airport and dropping it off at a different location is easy. Start planning your vacation today!
San Francisco Airport, first known as Mills Field Municipal Airport, was built in 1927 on a 150-acre cow pasture.
Top international routes
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Seattle
- Las Vegas
- New York City
- Denver
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Terminals
Location
Most popular types of hire car
- Convertibles - starting at £78 per day
- Large cars - starting at £42 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £44 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £124 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £50 per day
- Small cars - starting at £44 per day
- SUVs - starting at £43 per day
Car hire desks
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Popular one-way hires
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Airport information
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
- IATA: SFO
- ICAO: KSFO
- Name: San Francisco Airport (SFO)
- Distance from the city centre: 8 miles / 12.9 km
Top 3 destinations around San Francisco Airport
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137.9 km / 85.7 miles
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253.3 km / 157.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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Car hire information
Popular suppliers | FOX, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, SIXT |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
Lowest price | £42 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
FOX | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
FOX | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
FOX | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
FOX | Chrysler Pacifica | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
Our customers' reviews
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