Cheap Car Rental at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)

Address:

780 McDonnell Rd,
San Francisco, CA, California, 94128, United States

Phone:

6508770998

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

Keydrop Location

If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.

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Car Rental Booking Details at SFO

Reserve an affordable car rental at the San Francisco airport with Budget. Enter your pickup details, choose your car type from our wide selection, and you’re all set. Rent a car at SFO Airport today.

  • Must be 21 to rent.

  • Renters under 25 subject to a $27 daily surcharge.

  • Debit cards accepted from renters 25+ for select car groups.

  • No additional driver fee in California for spouses, partners, children, siblings, and grandparents.

    • All drivers must be 25+ and licensed to drive.

  • Travel allowed throughout the continental US.

  • Guide to California’s toll roads

Location Information

Where Is Budget Car Rental at SFO?

Fastbreak Service
Follow directions to the automated Fastbreak kiosk. Search for your reservation by entering your credit card, RapidRez number or reservation number. The kiosk will find your reservation & print a ticket with your space number and rental agreement number. Proceed to your vehicle which will contain your contract, keys and any counter products (if reserved). Proceed to the exit gate & present your rental contract & driver's license to the agent.
FASTBREAK RETURN: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return. You do not need to return to the counter to complete your rental. Record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box. A closed rental agreement will be mailed to you within 48 hours.
General Directions
COUNTER: **Airline Passengers** From baggage claim, proceed to the Air Train departure level. Take the Air Train to the Rental Car Facility.
**Local Renters** FROM SAN FRANCISCO: Take US 101 South and exit at San Bruno Ave. Turn left onto San Bruno Ave. Follow the signs to Car Return.
FROM SAN JOSE: Take US 101 North and exit at San Bruno Ave. Turn right onto San Bruno Ave. Follow the signs to car return.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
DRIVERS CIRCLE - FASTBREAK COUNTER
When you arrive, go to the Budget Fastbreak counter in the baggage claim area. The manager or key person will have your contract ready and personally escort you to your vehicle.
Valet Return: If offered, you will be told about our service as you are escorted to your car.
After-hours Returns
Open 24 hours.

San Francisco International Airport Car Rental Overview

Choose Budget at SFO and book for one-day or a long-term stay. Find cars to match any Bay Area plans, from touring San Francisco to driving all the way down the California coast. You choose pickup and drop-off times that match your flights (or whatever else you have on your itinerary. 

SFO is about a 30-minute drive from the heart of San Francisco. An SFO Airport car rental helps you get on the road quickly to see it all. 

Car Rental Options at SFO

Van Rental

Want to bring everyone to see classic sights like the Painted Ladies or Golden Gate Bridge? Van rentals at SFO are perfect for big groups!

 

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SUV Rental

SUV rentals from SFO are great for navigating the city’s many hills or road-tripping to Yosemite, Point Reyes, or Big Sur.

 

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Sedan Rental

Catch a show at Palace of Fine Arts in an SFO sedan rental. These vehicles are comfortable and compact, ideal for smaller travel groups of 1-5 people.

 

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Long-Term Car Rental

Budget makes it easy to book long-term car rentals at SFO for anyone who needs to stick around for several weeks or even several months.

 

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One-Way Car Rental

Do you want to head to other California cities like Los Angeles or San Luis Obispo? Choose a one-way car rental at SFO.

 

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EV Rental

Choose a green option for getting around the Bay Area. Book an EV rental at SFO and you can save on fuel while reducing your environmental impact.

 

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SFO Airport Travel FAQs

The O in SFO doesn’t actually stand for anything. Before World War II, airports had two-letter codes. Some airports, like Los Angeles, added an X to their initials when a third letter was added to airport codes. 

When the San Francisco International Airport needed a third letter, an O made sense since it’s the last letter in San Francisco. Contrary to popular belief, the O does not stand for Oakland, which has its own airport.

Getting between the domestic and international terminals at SFO airport is relatively easy. You can either walk, or take the automated AirTrain system to get from Terminal 1 or 2 to the station in the international terminal, which is Terminal A.

Yes, San Francisco International Airport does have CLEAR available to passengers in all terminals. CLEAR offers expedited access to security lines using a biometric card system. In a busy airport like SFO, it can be a great option.

Yes, you can walk between terminals at San Francisco International Airport. It’s a great way to stretch your legs between flights or after returning your rental car. There is also the option of taking the automated AirTrain system between terminals. The train is accessible to wheelchairs, and a good option if you are traveling with multiple bags or in a larger group.

Yes, SFO is a big airport and one of the busiest. It is the largest airport in the California Bay Area and the second busiest airport in California behind LAX. San Francisco International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in the United States and the 24th busiest in the world.

It takes around 25 minutes to drive from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Expect a longer trip if you’re driving during rush hour or a major event. 

Yes, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a great starting point for a Pacific Coast Highway road trip. You can head north or south to experience the stunning coastline.

It takes about an hour and a half to drive to Napa Valley from SFO Airport. If your planned route includes toll roads or express lanes, consult Budget’s California e-toll guide to know what to expect.

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