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Thrifty car hire prices in San Francisco

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$51/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$78/day
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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$51/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$78/day
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Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

780 Mcdonnell Rd
Standard
$65/day
$59/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in San Francisco

  • Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco have got you covered for all your car rental needs. If you are in the city to enjoy the sites, you can opt to rent a convertible. Imagine driving across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down. If you are traveling around with the whole family, a minivan or an SUV might be just the ticket. If you are trying to keep things more economical, you can opt for an economy or a compact car, small vehicles that will also make navigating San Francisco traffic easier.
  • Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco care about the carbon footprint they leave and offer sustainable rental options. When you choose to rent from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco, you can opt for fully electric vehicles, including a number of compact models and even a fully electric SUV. So, whether you will be navigating tough San Francisco traffic on a business trip or packing the whole family into an SUV, you can do it sustainably, keeping the environment in mind as you visit the city.
  • When you choose to rent your vehicle from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco, you can find a number of reservation options that offer free cancellation. If your plans are still a little iffy, choose a car reservation that offers free cancellation where you don't pay anything unless you arrive to pick up your vehicle. Since many but not all Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco that you can book through KAYAK offer free cancellation, make sure you choose your reservation carefully.
  • When you are driving your rental vehicle around San Francisco, it is very likely that you will encounter or want to use a toll road across a bridge or an express toll lane on the congested freeways. The best way to pay tolls in Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco is to opt for the Thrifty PlatePass program. For a daily fee, this program pays your toll for you, and you don't have to worry about getting any hefty fines. For speedier travel time with peace of mind, consider the PlatePass program for your Thrifty car rental in San Francisco.
  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty in San Francisco for $59 or less.
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty in San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy car hire from Thrifty in San Francisco are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in San Francisco

  • Where can I pick up a Thrifty car rental in San Francisco?

    The most popular Thrifty pick-up location in San Francisco is at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but you can also find a Thrifty San Francisco agency in the north of the city just off I-80 at 364 O'Farrell Street. This car rental agency is convenient to The Presidio as well as the Sunset District in San Francisco, and it is also close to the bridge that takes you across the bay to Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Can I choose the car I want from Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco?

    When you make your reservation through KAYAK for a Thrifty rental vehicle in San Francisco, you will choose the car that you would like to rent. However, it is possible that when you arrive at the rental agency, the exact model that you want is not available. In this case, Thrifty does its best to provide you with the brand of car that you want and the type of car that you want. Known for its friendly and helpful staff, Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco will do the utmost to meet your car rental needs.

  • Where can I park my Thrifty car rental in San Francisco?

    Throughout San Francisco, you can find metered parking on the city streets. At these meters, you can pay by coin, cash, credit card, or by app. Depending on where you park your Thrifty rental, you may have to pay anywhere from $2 to $6 an hour. Most parking meters in San Francisco don't allow you to park in a certain space for more than two hours at a time. While some parking meters are not enforced on weekends, parking garages as well as meters at Fisherman's Wharf are enforced every day. 

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in San Francisco?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty in San Francisco costs $65 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in San Francisco?

    Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in San Francisco.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in San Francisco?

    Thrifty has 6 hire locations in San Francisco. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

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

    Yes

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

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in San Francisco

Pros

" for the price point"(in 2376 reviews)
", and presented no issues."(in 2376 reviews)
" was quite friendly and helpful."(in 959 reviews)

Cons

"They literally didn’t give me a ."(in 2245 reviews)
"Just how felt."(in 2245 reviews)
"The like Cigarette smoke on the interior."(in 161 reviews)
Overall rating5.3 FairBased on 286 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.4

Recent reviews

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10.0
liked the car and the service. Pickup was slow because of the large crowd and limited number of agents in the very early hours.Reviewed 1 Jul 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
We ended up paying $ 1700+ instead of the $600+ that came up on the Kayak website. Would NOT recommend.Reviewed 9 Mar 2025
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2.0
Bait and switch- got sent to another site and had to pay up front with no refund option.Reviewed 5 Feb 2025
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10.0
Excellent customer serviceReviewed 8 Jan 2025
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2.0
This was the worst rental in my life and I have been renting vehicles for over 30 years.Reviewed 6 Jan 2025
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8.0
The electric suv I had booked was not available when I arrived for pick up but the desk agent spoke to someone at a different counter and was able to arrange the vehicle we had booked without any problem. Quick, polite and vehicle was greatReviewed 16 Dec 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
Even though we had a car reserved and used the online check-in, we had to wait for almost an hour in line (and then check in again). They did not have the car we reserved available (even though we reserved it not long in advance). The bathrooms were disgusting.Reviewed 21 Oct 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
My poor experience about pricing transparency. The cost of the rental car was 30% more than the kayak quote, and the initial estimate from thrifty. I was charged the additional 30% after returning the car, and had zero add ons. The receipt / charges are extremely unclear what the additional cost was. I attempted to reach out to their customer service and the process is to send a vague complaint form . I feel like I was scammed- but have no recourse- I definitely will not be using thrifty ever again. Also in the car pick up, the process took more than an hour and the first car had a check engine light on, that I needed to change carsReviewed 20 Oct 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
Terrible. Just pay the extra $20-40 and go with Alamo. They were not ready with our car, they were not giving updates, we waited an hour. Finally we went to the Alamo counter and asked how quickly we could get a car... it was immediately. I tried to cancel my thrifty reservation that was free to cancel and the chat support was giving me attitude and not allowing me to cancel. After some back and forth I called and canceled with ease. THEN, the car was "ready"... Never again!Reviewed 12 Oct 2024
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4.0
They overcharged us without explanation. They also have no clear support line in solving these issuesReviewed 8 Oct 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
In advance of our trip I made a reservation for a van for my family of 6. When we arrived they did not have one available. They gave us a Traverse which is a SUV with a third row. There was room for my family to sit in it but there was no room for our luggage. I expected at making a reservation for a specific vehicle that it would be there. Isn't that the whole point of a reservation? I also felt very pressured to buy a bunch of their rental options even after saying no.Reviewed 2 Sept 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
Internal panels were squeaking, didn't feel like it was a 2023 model. Plus all tyres had different tyre pressureReviewed 27 Aug 2024
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Other suppliers in San Francisco scored

Where can I find Thrifty hire cars in San Francisco?

Address

364 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

+1 415 771 5332

Address

780 Mcdonnell Rd

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

+1 877 283 0898

Address

364 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

+1 415 771 5332

Address

364 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

+1 415 771 5332

Address

840 Ellis Street

Hours

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

Phone

+1 415 923 1119

Address

500 Beach St #121

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

+1 415 674 8330
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