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Small cars
£23 - £85
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£31 - £91
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are £23 per day on average. £23 per day is 44% lower than the £41 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, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June 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 £26 per day on average. £26 per day is 48% lower than the £50 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, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July 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 February when prices are £29 per day on average. £29 per day is 50% lower than the £58 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in San Francisco. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July 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 May when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 48% lower than the £48 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in San Francisco. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July 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 March when prices are £55 per day on average. £55 per day is 34% lower than the £84 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van car hire in San Francisco. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Thrifty in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April 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 June when prices are £22 per day on average. £22 per day is 42% lower than the £38 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck car hire in San Francisco. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in San Francisco, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Pickup truck car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in May when prices are £27 per day on average. £27 per day is 57% lower than the £63 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury car hire in San Francisco. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Thrifty in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Luxury 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 January when prices are £27 per day on average. £27 per day is 57% lower than the £63 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Thrifty in San Francisco, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October 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
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
Received confirmation for a car booking that was not available upon pickup. The guy behind the desk tried to send us to another car rental company and offered no further assistance. Will not be returning.
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
They overbooked themselves, had no cars available despite the reservation. Multiple people and families were told this and forced to simply wait despite having confirmed reservations.
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.
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Thrifty Locations in San Francisco
Information about Thrifty car hire in San Francisco
How much will a Thrifty car hire in San Francisco cost in January?
£57 per day (or £400 per week) is the average price for a Thrifty car hire in San Francisco during January, according to last year's data. The cheapest price momondo users have found in January for a Thrifty car hire was £24 per day. Keep in mind that prices often depend on what type of car you hire from Thrifty during this time of year and when you reserve your hire.
Does Thrifty have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes, Thrifty has 1 location at San Francisco Airport which is located at 780 Mcdonnell Rd.
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in San Francisco?
Thrifty has free cancellations on car hires in San Francisco. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call Thrifty for more information. San Francisco area phone numbers for Thrifty can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in San Francisco in January?
Standard car hire is the most popular type of vehicle to hire from Thrifty in San Francisco during the month of January. On average, Standard hire from Thrifty cost £37 per day, while the cheapest price found was £16 per day in January.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Thrifty in San Francisco?
For an average of £37 per day, a Standard hire from Thrifty in San Francisco is your cheapest car hire option. 24% of our users who hired a car in San Francisco from Thrifty chose to reserve a Standard in the past 12 months in order to save money. £37 per day for a Standard also happens to be 43% 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 hire.
How many Thrifty car hire locations are there in San Francisco?
There are 5 car hire locations in San Francisco that Thrifty owns. Their 780 Mcdonnell Rd, San Francisco location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 86% of the users who hired a car from Thrifty in San Francisco chose to pick up their hire 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?
There are 92 operators available for cars in San Francisco as of December 2025.
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 numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
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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