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Thrifty car hire deals in San Francisco, California
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Small cars
$56 - $96
All Car Types
$72 - $136
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 27% lower than the $77 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Small car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 39% lower than the $92 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in San Francisco, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Medium car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in March when prices are $67 per day on average. $67 per day is 39% lower than the $110 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in San Francisco. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Large car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $47 per day on average. $47 per day is 43% lower than the $82 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on SUV car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in September when prices are $91 per day on average. $91 per day is 42% lower than the $156 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van car hire in San Francisco. While September may be the cheapest month to hire 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 car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 39% lower than the $92 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire 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 car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in July when prices are $85 per day on average. $85 per day is 49% lower than the $168 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible car hire in San Francisco. While July may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Convertible car hire 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|Sept 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|July 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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Thrifty Locations in San Francisco
Information about Thrifty car hires in San Francisco
How much will a Thrifty car hire in San Francisco cost in September?
According to last year’s data, you can expect Thrifty car hire prices in San Francisco to be $44 per day on average in September. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as $43 per day from Thrifty during this time of year in the city of San Francisco. $311 is typically the average week-long cost to hire a car from Thrifty in September while in San Francisco.
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 hire cancellation in San Francisco?
Yes, Thrifty in San Francisco does offer free cancellations on hire cars. However, we always recommend you give Thrifty a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Thrifty phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in San Francisco in September?
With an average cost of $100/day, hiring Luxury cars from Thrifty in San Francisco during September is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Thrifty car hire deals in San Francisco for as low as $80/day, which was the cheapest price found for Luxury hires last September.
How many Thrifty car hire locations are there in San Francisco?
Thrifty has 2 car hire locations in San Francisco. Their 780 Mcdonnell Rd location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 99% of our users who looked to hire a car from Thrifty in San Francisco chose to hire theirs from the Thrifty location at 780 Mcdonnell Rd.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.
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?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Francisco?
When hiring a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
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