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Thrifty car hire deals in San Francisco, California
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Small cars
£20 - £57
All Car Types
£42 - £77
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, California is in May when prices are £20 per day on average. £20 per day is 49% lower than the £39 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in San Francisco. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April 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 July when prices are £32 per day on average. £32 per day is 39% lower than the £53 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in San Francisco. While July may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in San Francisco, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November 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 July when prices are £35 per day on average. £35 per day is 47% lower than the £66 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in San Francisco. While July may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January 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 February when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 53% lower than the £54 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in San Francisco. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January 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 February when prices are £42 per day on average. £42 per day is 37% lower than the £66 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van car hire in San Francisco. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Thrifty in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July 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 January when prices are £22 per day on average. £22 per day is 51% lower than the £45 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck car hire in San Francisco. While January 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 March when prices are £30 per day on average. £30 per day is 61% lower than the £78 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury car hire in San Francisco. While March 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 58% lower than the £64 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, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August 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|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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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 September?
£70 per day (or £491 per week) is the average price for a Thrifty car hire in San Francisco during September, according to last year's data. The cheapest price momondo users have found in September 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 September?
Pick-up truck car hire is the most popular type of vehicle to hire from Thrifty in San Francisco during the month of September. On average, Pick-up truck hire from Thrifty cost £62 per day, while the cheapest price found was £38 per day in September.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Thrifty in San Francisco?
For an average of £30 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. £30 per day for a Standard also happens to be 18% 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 2 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, 99% 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 90 operators available for cars in San Francisco 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 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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