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$53 - $98
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$65 - $126
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $53 per day on average. $53 per day is 22% lower than the $68 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $47 per day on average. $47 per day is 38% lower than the $76 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in December when prices are $57 per day on average. $57 per day is 31% lower than the $83 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in San Francisco. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 51% lower than the $81 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $53 per day on average. $53 per day is 54% lower than the $115 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in May when prices are $32 per day on average. $32 per day is 59% lower than the $77 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck rental in San Francisco. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in San Francisco, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Pickup truck rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in April when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 63% lower than the $119 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury rental in San Francisco. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 61% lower than the $145 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible rental in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Convertible rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Refused to serve me and help resolve an issue with an international card, went on break instead
4.0
Mediocre|Sep 2023
I rented a car from Triffty and received the updated rental receipt. They made me pay another amount of money and I don’t know why. Also, I haven’t received my money back for switched services.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Awful pick up experience. Reserved car for pickup at 12pm, arrived at check in desk at 11:15am as I wanted to ensure I picked up the car on time. Waited in the queue for over an hour to be seen, whereupon I was told I would need to wait over an hour to get my car. All told, I left with the car at 3:30pm, three and a half hours after my scheduled pick up time!!! The car itself was fine but the pick up experience was horrendous and over booked. Avoid
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They have an average 2-3 hour wait time to pick up a car you reserved. They charged us an extra driver fee even though we are married and they are not supposed to do that in California, then refused to reverse it. By far the worst rental experience I have ever had and I will never rent from them again.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
I had the “manager’s special” but I didn’t know it involved an electric car. I told them I haven’t driven or recharged one before so they gave me an ICE (internal combustion engine … a gas powered car) and charged me $40/day extra! I was visiting a first cousin who was in a San Francisco hospital and recently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you Thrifty for punishing a lifelong gas engine driver who can’t afford and never driven a California-approved electric vehicle! Felt like they were, in effect, saying if you’re too old, stupid or incompetent to drive an electric car … you’ll be sorry you chose us … oy vey!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Kayak.com scammed me by presenting text and a picture of a internal combustion engine powered SUV while reserving me an electric vehicle based on the reservation code according to Thrifty. No one ever answered my calls. The chatbot's only response was to contact the company which then proceeded to charge me $198 for reserving then immediately returning the electric vehicle which wasn't even fully charged. I do not intend to ever use product or service again. Very very disappointed in your product, customer service and company. Never again and I will do my best to share this experience with anyone who cares to listen, read or learn about my terrible experience.
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in San Francisco
How much will a Thrifty rental car in San Francisco cost in September?
In September, you can expect to pay $55 per day on average to rent a car from Thrifty in San Francisco. The cheapest price our users saw for a San Francisco rental car from Thrifty was $16 per day. If you need a rental for more than a couple days, then a week-long Thrifty rental car in San Francisco will cost $382 on average in September. Keep in mind that these deals are based on last year's prices, though you may be able to find similar rates depending on when you make a reservation and what type of car you rent.
Does Thrifty have a location at San Francisco Airport?
At the moment, Thrifty has 1 location at San Francisco Airport: 780 Mcdonnell Rd.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in San Francisco?
Yes, you can cancel your Thrifty rental car reservation in San Francisco free of charge. However, canceling your car rental right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Thrifty and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in San Francisco in September?
According to our data, Intermediate vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to rent from Thrifty while visiting San Francisco in September. Based on Thrifty car rental prices in September last year, you can expect the average price for Intermediate rentals to be $64/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as $30/day last September, which means you may be able to find similar rental prices this year on momondo.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in San Francisco?
For an average of $61 per day, a Pickup truck rental from Thrifty in San Francisco is your cheapest car rental option. 18% of our users who rented a car in San Francisco from Thrifty chose to reserve a Pickup truck in the past 12 months in order to save money. $61 per day for a Pickup truck also happens to be 61% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Thrifty has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car rental.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in San Francisco?
Thrifty currently operates out of 2 locations in San Francisco. The most popular car rental location Thrifty has in San Francisco is located at 780 Mcdonnell Rd. Over the past 12 months, 99% of our users that searched for Thrifty rentals in San Francisco happened to rent their vehicle from the 780 Mcdonnell Rd location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
The number of operators available for cars in San Francisco is 90 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
Among different countries, including San Francisco, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Francisco?
To rent a car in San Francisco, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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