Car Hire at San Francisco Airport
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San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Bolt
or comparable
£ 38.58
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or comparable
£ 39.26
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks
or comparable
£ 41.87
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Standard
Nissan Altima
or comparable
£ 44.46
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or comparable
£ 47.13
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or comparable
£ 54.59
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or comparable
£ 69.38
/ per day
San Francisco Airport Car Hire
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or comparable
£ 53.61
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 13:21 on 2023-12-04.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 49 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.16 per litre or £ 4.41 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.99 per litre or £ 3.74 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.52 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Hire
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
Main airlines
United Airlines, United Express, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines
Terminals
The four terminals (T1, T2, T3, and International) are all connected by AirTrain, with station departures every 4–5 minutes. It’s also possible to walk between terminals, although parts of T1 are currently under construction.
Location
The airport is 13 mi (21 km) from downtown San Francisco. Highway 101 is the main road connecting San Francisco Airport to the city.
Most popular types of hire car
- Convertibles - starting at £ 57 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 40 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 39 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 54 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 43 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 39 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 39 per day
Car hire desks
All car hire offices are located in the separate Rental Cars Center (RCC) that can be reached by taking AirTrain Blue Line.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many bars, cafeterias, and restaurants, some serving Mexican and Asian food, as well as a number of duty-free outlets, stores, and gift shops. There are also ATMs, eight lounges, baby care facilities, a children’s play area, a medical clinic, a reading room, a yoga room, spa, reflection room for meditation, hydration station to refill water bottles, aquarium, airport museum, and permanent art exhibitions. You’ll find luggage storage and lockers at the Airport Travel Agency in the main hall of the International terminal. San Francisco Airport is fully equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
Costco Gasoline, located at 451 Airport Boulevard, is on the way to the city. It can be reached in less than ten minutes and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on workdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. There are many other gas stations near the airport.
Popular one-way hires
- Los Angeles (384 mi / 618 km)
- Las Vegas (571 mi / 919 km)
- San Diego (503 mi / 809 km)
- Reno (229 mi / 368 km)
- Oakland (23 mi / 37 km)
- Fresno (188 mi / 302 km)
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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Car Hire at Oakland Airport starting at £ 35.04 per day17.7 km / 11.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Sacramento International Airport starting at £ 35.99 per day137.9 km / 85.7 miles away
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Car Hire at Fresno Airport starting at £ 35.63 per day253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at San Francisco Airport the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at San Francisco Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at San Francisco Airport
The best month to hire a car at San Francisco Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 39.26 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 25% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £ 52.03 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What’s the usual hire length for renters at San Francisco Airport?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 10 days, while in November, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at San Francisco Airport
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at San Francisco Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at San Francisco Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at San Francisco Airport in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches at San Francisco Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, FOX, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £ 39 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Bolt | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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United Kingdom
Nissan Maxima
14 August 2023
Pacific Highway 1 and Dutch town of Solvang
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 48.61
Lowest daily price
£ 38.58
Total cars available
188
Top 11 Hire Companies at San Francisco Airport in 2023
Alamo
+18443708302
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128
£ 42 - £ 194
Enterprise
+18336350431
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128
£ 43 - £ 265
SIXT
+18887498227
San Francisco Int. Airport Rental Car Center 780 N McDonnell Rd 94128 San Francisco
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
National
+18443708301
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128
£ 45 - £ 197
yesaway
+16504666123 / +18007811023
1288 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
Working hours
Mon:10:00-18:00
Tue:10:00-18:00
Wed:10:00-18:00
Thu:10:00-18:00
Fri:10:00-18:00
Sat:10:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
Budget
+16508770998
780 Mcdonnell Road
£ 52 - £ 131
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Hertz
6506246600
780 Mcdonnell Road
Working hours
Mon:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Tue:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Wed:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Thu:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Fri:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Sat:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Sun:00:00-02:00; 05:30-23:59
Avis
+16508776780
780 Mcdonnell Road
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
FOX
+14159172713
435 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
£ 44 - £ 75
Working hours
Mon:05:00-00:30
Tue:05:00-00:30
Wed:05:00-00:30
Thu:05:00-00:30
Fri:05:00-00:30
Sat:05:00-00:30
Sun:05:00-00:30
Dollar
8664342226
780 Mcdonnell Rd
£ 39 - £ 66
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:00
Tue:06:30-23:00
Wed:06:30-23:00
Thu:06:30-23:00
Fri:06:30-23:00
Sat:06:30-23:00
Sun:06:30-23:00
Thrifty
+18772830898
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
£ 39 - £ 79
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:00
Tue:06:30-23:00
Wed:06:30-23:00
Thu:06:30-23:00
Fri:06:30-23:00
Sat:06:30-23:00
Sun:06:30-23:00
Why book with us?
Special offers
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Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (3 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2022
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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