South San Francisco travel guide

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You're Going to Love South San Francisco

With a population of 63.632, South San Francisco is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South San Francisco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in South San Francisco

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bertolucci's (421 Cypress Avenue) and Di Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria (202 Grand Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit South San Francisco

South San Francisco in October
Estimated package price
$397
2 travelers
Flight to South San Francisco
3 nights at hotel
South San Francisco in October
Estimated package price
$397
2 travelers
Flight to South San Francisco
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to South San Francisco

Plane

When flying to South San Francisco, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South San Francisco include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to South San Francisco departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South San Francisco. The train journey from South San Francisco to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South San Francisco is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from South San Francisco. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South San Francisco using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Burbank, the bus ride to South San Francisco takes 676 km and will cost you around $42. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

When flying to South San Francisco, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South San Francisco include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to South San Francisco departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South San Francisco. The train journey from South San Francisco to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South San Francisco is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from South San Francisco. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South San Francisco using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Burbank, the bus ride to South San Francisco takes 676 km and will cost you around $42. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near South San Francisco

Airlines serving South San Francisco

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of South San Francisco

Most booked hotels in South San Francisco

Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1568 reviews)
$121+
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 592 reviews)
$158+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2814 reviews)
$139+
Hotel Nova SFO by Fairbridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1681 reviews)
$124+
Aloft San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1620 reviews)
$136+
The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1409 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in South San Francisco

Renting a car in South San Francisco costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Payless, Fox and Advantage are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South San Francisco is the Hertz branch at 177 S. Airport Blvd., which is 1 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in South San Francisco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in South San Francisco is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South San Francisco costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Payless, Fox and Advantage are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South San Francisco is the Hertz branch at 177 S. Airport Blvd., which is 1 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in South San Francisco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in South San Francisco is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.