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Budget car rental prices in San Francisco

Economy$35/day
Compact$33/day
Intermediate$33/day
Standard$42/day
Full-size$40/day
Luxury$48/day
Convertible$61/day
Pickup truck$43/day
Coupe$42/day
Intermediate SUV$43/day
Standard SUV$43/day
Open air all terrain$56/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Reviews for Budget in San Francisco

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall Rating7.3 GoodBased on 247 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0

Recent reviews

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10.0
Great!Reviewed Apr 12 2024
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8.0
It was a fairly seamless process. The representative was very helpful. My only criticism is that I never received either via email or print the contract. This is not the fault of the representative. He attempted to print it and that failed. He also attempted to email it twice and never came through. I think Budget needs to make sure they are investing in their equipment. The printer at the airport was fairly old and outdated. But other than that, great experience!Reviewed Apr 8 2024
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10.0
At san francisco very good.Reviewed Apr 4 2024
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10.0
Easy and seamlessReviewed Mar 12 2024
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8.0
Didn't have the car I reserved. Replacement was made expeditiously. Was satisfactory but also an older vehicle.Reviewed Feb 25 2024
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4.0
The tire on the car was very warm and the car shookReviewed Feb 22 2024
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8.0
Was good So easy and smooth pickup drop offReviewed Feb 10 2024
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10.0
Great staff at the desk. When I had a question on billing the representative on the phone was very clear and helpful.Reviewed Feb 8 2024
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10.0
Great experienceReviewed Jan 7 2024
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8.0
Had reservation for hybrid but they did not have one available.Reviewed Oct 12 2023
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10.0
The sat nav in the Toyota we got was really bad. It kept directing us off the freeway, only to rejoin again at the same exit. It kept getting the wrong destination in Yosemite too. I wouldn't rent a Toyota again.Reviewed Oct 2 2023
review fromkayak
6.0
Good customer service on both ends and easy pick up and drop off. Biggest disappointment was receiving vehicle with 7/8 gas tank…so impossible to return at same level. Ended up returning with full tank and thus, paying for your company’s inability to provide a full tank. Felt cheated. Also, vehicle was filthy inside.Reviewed Sep 29 2023
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in San Francisco?

Address

780 Mcdonnell Road

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 650 877 0998

Address

500 Beach Street, Suite 120

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 292 3683

Address

821 Howard Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 957 9998

Address

5 Embarcadero Center

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 433 3717

Address

333 O'farrell Street

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday07:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 628 895 0436

Address

675 Post Street

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday07:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 415 674 1917

Good to know

Most popular location

780 Mcdonnell Road

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$86/day

Good deal

$62/day

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in San Francisco

  • Renting a Budget car will allow you to self-drive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to your preferred destination in the city. Upon landing at the airport, use the light rail Blue Line and get off at SFO Car Rental Center. It takes about 15min to connect from SFO to the car rental center, where you will follow the signs to the Budget car's rental desk. The desk is located on the fourth floor of this car rental center.
  • Book Budget Car rentals in San Francisco to hit the road in style. The Budget has two central car locations that offer exotic vehicles in San Francisco; San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. You can access different classes of exotic Budget vehicles at these locations, including American muscle cars, large executive luxury SUVs, and luxury performance vehicles. In addition, you'll also be able to access brands such as Porsche Panamera and BMW 7 series.
  • Renting a budget car offers drivers the advantage of remaining in the company of their furry friends with minimal restrictions. As opposed to other car rental providers that limit pets to a particular class of cars, Budget allows one to come in with their dog or cat to any car class of their choice. However, you must ensure you crate your pet and clean the car properly before returning it.
  • You can park your Budget car along the streets of San Francisco at an affordable fee of about $2 per hour. These charges usually apply between 9 am and 6 pm. Outside these hours, you can park your Budget car freely on any street in the city. In addition to street parking, San Francisco has several parking garages, including the Sansome Street Parking Garage and the One Front Street Parking Garage. Both of these are conveniently located close to the city's core. If you stay in one of the hotels in San Francisco, you will enjoy parking your Budget car at the hotels' parking lots.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget in San Francisco for $62 or less.
  • Compact rental cars from Budget in San Francisco are around 70% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget in San Francisco

  • What is the best pickup location for Budget car rentals in San Francisco?

    You can pick up or return your Budget car from the various car rental locations in San Francisco, depending on your current location or the destination you want to visit with the car. If you are coming to the city for the first time or through the San Francisco International Airport, you will find the SFO car rental center most convenient. In addition to being easily accessible, this airport's car rental location offers the benefit of having a wide range of car brands. Therefore, drivers can rent the model that best suits their preferences. Apart from the SFO car rental center, you can pick up your Budget car from the rental location at 675 Post Street and 821 Howard Street.

  • What are the different amenities offered by Budget car rentals in San Francisco?

    The wide range of amenities offered when you book Budget car rentals in San Francisco makes your experience in this city exciting. The GPS app on every Budget car enables drivers to navigate various San Francisco roads quickly. Drivers can customize the apps to fit their desired locational needs. You will have winter tires readily available at Budget car rental locations if you need to fix them on your car when driving on snowy roads. If you are driving the car with your toddler, Budget cars have child seats, which guarantees the comfort of your young ones.

  • What are accessible services available for Budget car rentals in San Francisco?

    Drivers with reduced mobility have nothing to worry about if they decide to book Budget car rentals in San Francisco. A wide range of adaptive driving devices for individuals with limited mobility seeking to utilize Budget car rental services in San Francisco. These include spinner knobs, hand controls, left foot accelerators, and pedal extenders.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in San Francisco?

    On average a rental car from Budget in San Francisco costs $86 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in San Francisco?

    Compact (Honda Insight or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in San Francisco.

  • How many car rental locations does Budget have in San Francisco?

    Budget has 6 rental locations in San Francisco. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes