Car hire at San Francisco International Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for San Francisco International Airport it puts 87 offers from 9 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
87 offers from €58/day · prices for 9 Nov → 12 Nov
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Central Rental Car Center for all pickups
San Francisco International Airport's Rental Car Center allows travelers to pick up and drop off rental cars at one convenient, central location.
Source: San Francisco International Airport – Rental Cars · Checked on 30 October 2026
AirTrain Blue Line to the Rental Car Center
To reach the Rental Car Center from the terminals, take the AirTrain Blue Line.
Source: San Francisco International Airport – Rental Cars · Checked on 30 October 2026
AirTrain stops at the Rental Car Center
AirTrain stations are in all terminals, terminal parking garages, the Rental Car Center and the BART station.
Source: San Francisco International Airport – Rental Cars · Checked on 30 October 2026
Free shuttles for off-airport agencies
Off-airport rental agencies are served by free shuttles from the Rental Car Center.
Source: San Francisco International Airport – Rental Cars · Checked on 30 October 2026
BART station in International Terminal
The SFO BART station is located in the International Terminal.
Source: San Francisco International Airport – Getting to and from SFO · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at San Francisco International Airport
How much does a hire car cost at San Francisco International Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €58 per day (€173 for 3 days, 9 Nov → 12 Nov): Nissan Rogue or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at San Francisco International Airport?
Yes: 87 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €173 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at San Francisco International Airport?
Yes: 21 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €179 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at San Francisco International Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €269 or less; 79 of 87 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
87 of the 87 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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87 offers from 9 rental companies within 10 km of San Francisco International Airport, for a 3-day rental (9 Nov → 12 Nov). Prices updated: 2 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Kia Rio or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €269 · Customer rating 8.2/10
€197 for 3 days€66/day
View offer€197 for 3 days
€66/day
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €269 · Customer rating 9.2/10
€213 for 3 days€71/day
View offer€213 for 3 days
€71/day
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €179
€219 for 3 days€73/day
View offer€219 for 3 days
€73/day
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €179
€219 for 3 days€73/day
View offer€219 for 3 days
€73/day
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Burlingame - California Drive, 2 km · 18 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €179 · Customer rating 9.7/10
€185 for 3 days€62/day
View offer€185 for 3 days
€62/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Shuttle bus · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €134
€212 for 3 days€71/day
View offer€212 for 3 days
€71/day
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €269 · Customer rating 9.1/10
€235 for 3 days€78/day
View offer€235 for 3 days
€78/day
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · San Francisco Lentokenttä, 2 km · 28 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €179 · Customer rating 8.5/10
€217 for 3 days€72/day
View offer€217 for 3 days
€72/day
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Burlingame Keskusta, 3 km · 31 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €269
€292 for 3 days€97/day
View offer€292 for 3 days
€97/day
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · San Bruno - San Bruno Avenue East, 3 km · 32 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €269
€292 for 3 days€97/day
View offer€292 for 3 days
€97/day