
Experience California in style when you book car hire at San Francisco Int. Airport. Regardless of whether you're visiting California on a budget or you're splashing out on that once in a lifetime trip, we have a range of cars and vehicles to suit every budget. For families and larger groups, we offer spacious and comfortable estate cars and 4x4s that give every family member their own space as well as additional space for bags and luggage. We also offer a selection of sports cars and convertibles, the perfect way to enjoy summer days in California. We also have a number of optional extras available such as Sat Nav, which is ideal for first-time visitors to the area, and booster seats for those travelling with young ones. At Sixt, our range of insurance options includes options for drivers under the age of 25 and LDW waivers. When booking your car hire at San Francisco Int. Airport, simply choose the extras that you require and we'll confirm availability before you pick up your car hire at San Francisco Int. Airport.
SIXT is conveniently located in the Rental Car Center at San Francisco Airport. Simply take the Air Train from your terminal and you'll find the SIXT counter on the 4th floor of the car rental center.
Once you've picked up your car rental at San Francisco Int. Airport, you'll be able to head downtown and begin exploring one of American's most iconic cities. Be sure to view the art deco Golden Gate Bridge: there are car parks on either side of the bridge, perfect for snapping those all important holiday photos. Back in the city centre, take a trip to Chinatown and Fisherman's Warf, two of the best locations for foodies. As well as being a great area for walking, Chinatown is famous for its dim sum while Fisherman's Warf has a great selection of seafood restaurants to enjoy. Of course, the benefit of having a hire car is that you can drive around the city at your own pace, create your own tour, and enjoy all that this part of the USA has to offer.
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The cost of renting a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depends on factors such as the type of car, rental duration, and additional extras. Check out SIXT's car rental options at SFO for the cheapest rates. Book in advance for the best deals and availability. Read more on car rental prices
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
Under the “More information” section on this page, the pickup details are provided right below the map and the address.
To extend an active rental, please visit sixt.com/service or call SIXT at +1 888 SIXT CAR (749 8227). If you return the vehicle later than agreed in the rental agreement, extra days may be charged due to the rental extension. If you do not inform us about the rental extension, we will charge an additional service fee of $20.00 USD.
Yes. Every SIXT vehicle is cleaned, inspected, and refueled before each rental. Still, we recommend reviewing the car’s condition against your rental agreement and reporting any differences right away. For added peace of mind, take photos of the vehicle at pickup and return time to keep a record of its condition.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
SIXT will provide any renter who has purchased the optional Extended Roadside Protection coverage with 24/7 breakdown assistance (where available) without any additional charge.
No, you don’t need to return it fully charged. You should bring the EV back with at least the same charge level it had at pickup. If the vehicle was handed over above 80%, it should be returned with at least 80%. If it was below 80%, just match that level.
If you purchased the prepaid charging option, you only need to return the car with at least 20% charge, no extra charging required. If you did not purchase this option and return the car with less charge than agreed, a recharge fee will apply at the rate stated in your rental agreement.
You can go to "Manage booking" and fill out our Lost Item form, which is also available in our article. Our team will search your car and contact you if we find your belongings.