Rent a Car at San Francisco - Howard St

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San Francisco - Howard St (SF9)

Address:

821 Howard St,
San Francisco, CA, California, 94103, United States

Phone:

(1) 415-957-9998

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue - Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thu - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMS DAY   December  25  closed
CHRISTMAS HDY   December  26  08:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
THANKSGIVING DY   November  27  closed
THANKSGVNG HLDY   November  28  08:00AM - 12:00PM
COLUMBUS DAY   October  13  08:00AM - 12:00PM
VETERANS DAY   November  11  08:00AM - 12:00PM

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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Located between 4th & 5th streets, across from the Marcone Convention Center.
FROM I-80 EAST, exit at 4th St. (the last San Francisco exit). Turn left on Bryant St, left on 3rd St., left on Howard St, cross 4th St & location is on the left.
FROM I-80 WEST, exit 2C to merge onto Fremont St. Turn left onto Howard St & location is on the left.
CARS: On-site
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

San Francisco Car Rental

In the midst of all the action downtown, you can find Budget on Howard St in San Francisco. After long days of meetings at the Moscone Center, you’ll be thrilled to hop into one of our rental cars in San Francisco. Our Budget location is also close to Virgin Hotels, InterContinental San Francisco, and the San Francisco Visitor Information Center, making this a convenient location for visitors too!

Once you have a Budget car rental in San Francisco, you can easily hop onto nearby I-80 and begin exploring the city! First stop at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. You can take pictures of the bridge at the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center or the Golden Gate Bridge View Vista Point. After that, take your pick of driving through Dragon’s Gate into Chinatown, past the Painted Ladies on Steiner Street, or up to Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square for some delicious food.

When all is said and done, you’ll find Budget locations around San Francisco and even around the United States where you can schedule to return your rental car. If you’re saying goodbye to the City by the Bay at the airport, just drop off the rental to Budget at the San Francisco International Airport. 

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Across from Moscone West

  • Down the street from the Children's Creativity Museum

     

Popular Rental Options in San Francisco

  • Compact Cars: San Francisco is filled with tourists, business travelers, and locals alike, leading to crowded parking lots. Rent a compact car to fit into smaller spots. 

  • Standard Cars: Extra wiggle room in the cabin and great gas mileage under the hood are a plus when driving up and down the West Coast. 

  • Standard SUVs: Beach trips are more fun with a standard SUV rental that comfortably fits up to 5 passengers, plus coolers, towels, beach toys, and more. 

     

See Prices & Available Cars

The form above already features Budget on Howard St in San Francisco as your car rental pickup location. To view our available car models and their cheap rental rates, fill in the rest of the form. First, enter the time and date to pick up the rental car. Second, find a return location with a time and date for drop-off. Lastly, click “Select My Car.” Car rentals are a popular form of transportation in San Francisco, so make sure to book your rental today!

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