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Budget car hire prices in San Francisco

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
€29/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
€30/day
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Honda Civic car
Honda Civic
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
€27/day
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Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
€37/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L car
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
M
€52/day
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Toyota Crown car
Toyota Crown
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
€32/day
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Hyundai Genesis car
Hyundai Genesis
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
M
€41/day
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Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
M
€51/day
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Chevrolet Suburban car
Chevrolet Suburban
or similar 4x4
5
5
4-5
M
€75/day
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Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
€25/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
€31/day
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Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
€35/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

780 Mcdonnell Road
Compact

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in San Francisco

  • San Francisco is the pride of California’s Bay Area with several interstate and state highways connecting it to cities like Oakland, Freemont and San Jose. Booking Hertz car hire in San Francisco allow you to take advantage of its excellent road network while providing you with comfortable, clean transport for your explorations on the road.  The trip to Golden Gate National Recreation Area is approx. 8 miles from the city centre across the Golden Gate Bridge and the trip to state capital Sacramento is about 90 miles via I-80 E.
  • All customers should be at least 21 years old at the time of booking Budget car hire in San Francisco and anyone below the age of 25 must pay young driver surcharges, but there is no maximum age requirement by law. Whenever possible you should reserve a vehicle prior to arriving in San Francisco but the agency has multiple locations around the city so your chances of picking one up at the last minute is pretty good.
  • At Hertz offices in San Francisco you have access to a comprehensive inventory of vehicles to select the ideal one for your travels around the city. The most popular hires tend to be standard SUVs, which offer more comfort and style than compact and economy cars that are usually more economical choices for singles and couples. Passengers vans, minivans and large SUVs offering generous seating and storage capacity cater to groups or families of five or more while pick-up trucks are favoured by those who prefer off-road adventures and rugged vehicles to negotiate the city’s numerous hills.
  • Generally you should return San Francisco Budget car hire to the location they were picked-up, but the One Way policy permits drop-offs at any other city location if it’s more convenient. Visitors on extended stay in the city should take advantage of the Long-Term monthly program, which offers excellent rates, flexible contracts and vehicle exchange options. Business programs meanwhile offer attractive discounted rates, complimentary Fastbreak memberships so you skip the queue and a dedicated support team to handle any problems.
  • Economy car hire from Budget in San Francisco are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in San Francisco

  • What are the best locations to book Budget car hire in San Francisco?

    There are close to 20 locations where you can book Budget car hire in San Francisco and the surrounding area. San Francisco Airport has a car hire centre and is therefore the ideal place for arriving passengers to collect a vehicle. Once you leave Baggage Reclaim you can take the Air Tran from the passenger terminal to the Budget hire car office and collect your vehicle or select one from the existing inventory. If you’re already in the city centre there’s a Budget office at Union Square near Market Street Station and another not far from Caltrain Station in Mission District.

  • What documents do I need to obtain a Budget car hire in San Francisco?

    Along with passport and return ticket UK nationals also need to present a valid driver’s licence and recent photo-ID to collect a Hertz hire car in San Francisco. International visitors with non-English licences must carry an International Driving Permit or provide a certified copy of an English translation to qualify. Have your confirmation number and the credit card used to book your reservation to collect the vehicle at the hire car office. All Budget office locations accept major credit cards debit credit cards with MC or Visa logos, but the agency insists that payment cards should bear the same name as the registered driver.

  • What should I know about parking San Francisco Budget car hires?

    You can park a Budget hire car for free in any public area from 6 pm-9 am Mon-Sat unless otherwise restricted. Parking on-street and at car parks is plentiful, but downtown congestion is notorious, so consider a Park & Ride location outside the city centre as an option to save time and avoid parking fees.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in San Francisco?

    Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in San Francisco.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in San Francisco?

    Budget has 6 hire locations in San Francisco. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in San Francisco

Overall rating7.4 GoodBased on 250 reviews
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0

Recent reviews

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2.0
Line was excessively long and not enough staff at the counter, we ended up with AvisReviewed 9 Jul 2025
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2.0
$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.Reviewed 11 Jun 2025
review fromkayak
8.0
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.Reviewed 6 May 2025
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2.0
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!Reviewed 24 Feb 2025
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6.0
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.Reviewed 5 Jan 2025
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8.0
Ok, was not the car I had reserved they gave me other.Reviewed 27 Dec 2024
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8.0
GoodReviewed 4 Nov 2024
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10.0
Pick up was very goodReviewed 2 Nov 2024
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6.0
The van was not charged when picked up.Reviewed 7 Sept 2024
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2.0
It was advertised as "you will only be charged if you pick up the car" but was then charged even though I was unable to pick up the car on account of changes travel plans. I am really unhappy with this service.Reviewed 25 Aug 2024
review fromkayak
10.0
The representative was nice and helpfulReviewed 16 Jul 2024
review fromkayak
6.0
We didn't get the car we chose on KayakReviewed 28 Jun 2024
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Other suppliers in San Francisco scored

Where can I find Budget hire cars in San Francisco?

Address

780 Mcdonnell Road

Hours

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

Phone

+1 650 877 0998

Address

500 Beach Street, Suite 120

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 292 3683

Address

821 Howard Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 957 9998

Address

5 Embarcadero Center

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 433 3717

Address

333 O'farrell Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 628 895 0436

Address

675 Post Street

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday07:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 674 1917
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