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Budget car rental prices in San Francisco

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Reviews for Budget in San Francisco

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall Rating7.3 GoodBased on 247 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0

Recent reviews

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10.0
Great!Reviewed Apr 12 2024
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8.0
It was a fairly seamless process. The representative was very helpful. My only criticism is that I never received either via email or print the contract. This is not the fault of the representative. He attempted to print it and that failed. He also attempted to email it twice and never came through. I think Budget needs to make sure they are investing in their equipment. The printer at the airport was fairly old and outdated. But other than that, great experience!Reviewed Apr 8 2024
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10.0
At san francisco very good.Reviewed Apr 4 2024
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10.0
Easy and seamlessReviewed Mar 12 2024
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8.0
Didn't have the car I reserved. Replacement was made expeditiously. Was satisfactory but also an older vehicle.Reviewed Feb 25 2024
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4.0
The tire on the car was very warm and the car shookReviewed Feb 22 2024
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8.0
Was good So easy and smooth pickup drop offReviewed Feb 10 2024
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10.0
Great staff at the desk. When I had a question on billing the representative on the phone was very clear and helpful.Reviewed Feb 8 2024
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10.0
Great experienceReviewed Jan 7 2024
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8.0
Had reservation for hybrid but they did not have one available.Reviewed Oct 12 2023
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10.0
The sat nav in the Toyota we got was really bad. It kept directing us off the freeway, only to rejoin again at the same exit. It kept getting the wrong destination in Yosemite too. I wouldn't rent a Toyota again.Reviewed Oct 2 2023
review fromkayak
6.0
Good customer service on both ends and easy pick up and drop off. Biggest disappointment was receiving vehicle with 7/8 gas tank…so impossible to return at same level. Ended up returning with full tank and thus, paying for your company’s inability to provide a full tank. Felt cheated. Also, vehicle was filthy inside.Reviewed Sep 29 2023
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Where can I find Budget car rentals 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

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

+1 628 895 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

Good to know

Most popular location

780 Mcdonnell Road

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

179 ﷼/day

Good deal

178 ﷼/day

Top tips for renting 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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget in San Francisco for 178 ﷼ or less.
  • Intermediate rental cars from Budget in San Francisco are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in San Francisco?

    On average a rental car from Budget in San Francisco costs 179 ﷼ per day.

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

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in San Francisco.

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

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

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

    Yes

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

    Yes