VroomVroomVroom can help you find the perfect car rental in San Francisco by comparing all the available vehicles from the country's leading rental car companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National. After comparing deals, you can directly rent the car through us. With a wide range of San Francisco car rental deals to choose from, including economy cars, SUVs and minivans, finding the ideal rental car is easy.
San Francisco is famous for its unique summer fogs, the tasteful co-existence of Victorian and modern architecture, and its most renowned icon -- the Golden Gate Bridge. If you want to steer clear from the crowd and enjoy warm weather, then travel to the city between September and November. Fall experiences some of the warmest temperatures in the city and there are fewer people traveling during that time. Spring is also a great time to visit San Francisco because of its mild temperature. Summer is the peak season so if you want to visit San Francisco during this time, make sure to book a car rental and hotel in advance. There are several events held in summer in San Francisco including the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, Gay Pride, and California State Fair. Winter can get pretty cold in the city, but there are lots of hot hotel deals during that time.
If you are planning to rent a car either in the city or at the airport, it is still best to explore San Francisco by foot to save up on costly parking fees and traffic. However, your rental car will come in handy when you drive outside the bay area. To save up on parking fees, it is best to park your car outside of town. The bay area is linked to highways 101, 80, and 880 which makes it easier to access to San Mateo, Oregon, Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, and Lake Tahoe. Before hopping in your rental car, it is also advisable to check the road conditions so you can avoid road closures and heavy traffic. For more driving tips in San Francisco, click here.
Most travelers arriving in San Francisco will touch down at San Francisco International Airport. The airport is the operational base for Virgin America and it's also a hub for United Airlines. It's approximately a 13-mile trip north from the airport into San Francisco, because the airport actually sits outside the city, in San Mateo County. An SFO car rental will allow you to get into, and then to get around the city, quickly and easily. When you make a reservation through us, all you have to do is pick up your car rental once you arrive at the airport. No need to fall in line, fill up the forms and wait for the booking to be processed. With VroomVroomVroom, you save a lot of time!
Across the San Francisco Bay (and on its eastern shore) is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, which in many instances is a lower-cost alternative to flying into San Francisco International. The drive is about 30 minutes from the Oakland Airport to the heart of San Francisco. If you are coming from Fisherman's Wharf, it will approximately take you 50 minutes. From either airport, we recommend that you use VroomVroomVroom to compare cheap SFO car rental rates to find a vehicle that will best suit your budget and needs.
San Francisco International Airport's Rental Car Center serves as a convenient location, and you can get to it utilizing the airport's AirTrain transport system. AirTrain – an elevated train – runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is wheelchair accessible. Stations for the system can be found in the terminals, terminal garages and the Rental Car Center. AirTrain's Blue Line provides service to the R.C.C. If your company is off-airport, just take AirTrain to the R.C.C. and transfer to off-airport SFO car rental shuttles, which pick up customers along the south curb of the R.C.C.
San Francisco's Bay Area is home to many of the nation's most popular sights. It will tempt the fussiest of travelers with great historical sites, fantastic shopping and a culture that can't be found anywhere else. Jump into your rental car and drive on over to the piers of the San Francisco Bay. A favorite is the Fisherman's Wharf on Pier 39, where you can get a view of the famous Alcatraz Island, take a tour of the Bay, sit and watch the lazy sea lions, do a little shopping, or grab a bowl of the Bay's famous clam chowder. San Fran is a little delight, at any time or season.
Your rental car allows you the freedom to sample everything that San Francisco has to offer. When you're in the mood for a great night out, getting a fantastic meal at one of the best restaurants in the entire city is only a matter of making a reservation, hopping into your car rental, and driving over to one of these magnificent places to eat. Take a road trip to discover this gem and do it cheap with a San Fran rental car.
Attractions | Accommodation | Restaurants & Bars
Metreon
Address: 135 4th St #3000, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Are you in the mood for some shopping? Book a car rental with us and visit the Metreon. It's a first-of-its-kind entertainment center in the heart of downtown San Francisco. It includes a variety of restaurants, shopping venues, theaters, and entertainment destinations, including the West Coast's largest IMAX theater, making this a fun destination for all ages!
Hyde Street Cable Car Line
Address: San Francisco, CA 94109
Come visit the most crooked street in San Francisco! Drive your rental car over to the Hyde Street Cable Car Line which stops on the crest -- you'll get a great view of the bay from this point.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Address: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA, USA
The Golden Gate Bridge is an obvious destination for any trip to the Bay area. There are great views from both the north and south side of this marvel of engineering. However, most agree that the best way to see the sights is to do a walking tour of the 1.7 mile bridge. In the 19th & 20th centuries, ferry boats transported people (and later, their cars) from San Francisco's Hyde Street Pier to Sausalito on the other side; the trip costed $1 per vehicle, and took about 20 minutes.
Levi's Stadium - NFL Action
Address: 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Visitors who want to attend a National Football League (NFL) game in San Francisco will actually have to drive their rental car to suburban Santa Clara (it's just northwest of San Jose). The San Francisco 49ers home games will now take place in the newly constructed Levi's Stadium at 4900 Centennial Boulevard, Santa Clara, California.
King George Hotel
Address: 334 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
With 153 rooms, the recently renovated, historic King George Hotel is a charming boutique hotel that features modern travel amenities like valet parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and business and concierge services. Beautifully renovated rooms with contemporary décor and vintage accents offer a European-inspired ambiance anchored by exceptional service. Located just one block from Union Square in Downtown San Francisco, the King George Hotel features over 500 sq. ft. of meeting and event space perfect for receptions and corporate meetings for up to 40 guests.
Originally built 1914, in time for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, the historic building is centrally located within close proximity to myriad shopping, dining, and iconic attractions. The Hotel's location offers convenient access to both San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) airports via fast, easy public transit on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit, Powell St. Station).
Kokkari Estiatorio
Address: 200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Kokkari Estiatorio is one of the best fine dining restaurants in the United States as voted on Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Awards. This popular San Francisco dining hub is the sister restaurant to world-acclaimed Evvia Estiatorio in Palo Alto, California. Their Mediterranean menu features entrees of amazing Greek and seafood dishes. A must-try in Kokkari is their classic Greek salad called Horiatiki served with Maroulosalata. Other popular dishes are their tender grilled octopus and lamb chops.
Restaurant Gary Danko
Address: 800 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
If you prefer French cuisine, then make sure to visit Restaurant Gary Danko located at the iconic Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood in San Francisco. The Michelin-rated restaurant has earned many recognition for their food preparation and personalized service. Headed by world-renowned Chef Gary Danko, guests will be treated with their choice of 3 courses, 4 courses of 5 courses. It's a pricey place to eat, but it's well worth it for the outstanding service and the very memorable experience you'll have when you enjoy a meal from this highly-acclaimed restaurant.
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| Book At | Miles/km to San Francisco | Directions to San Francisco | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Daly City | 6/10 | Directions | 37.70577 | -122.46192 |
| Colma | 8/13 | Directions | 37.67688 | -122.4597 |
| Emeryville | 8/13 | Directions | 37.83132 | -122.28525 |
| South San Francisco | 9/15 | Directions | 37.65466 | -122.40775 |
| Alameda | 10/16 | Directions | 37.76521 | -122.24164 |
| Berkeley | 10/16 | Directions | 37.87159 | -122.27275 |
| San Bruno | 11/17 | Directions | 37.63049 | -122.41108 |
| Mill Valley | 11/17 | Directions | 37.90604 | -122.54498 |
| Richmond | 11/18 | Directions | 37.93546 | -122.34775 |
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