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With its idyllic coastal views and cultural city atmosphere, San Francisco is the gateway to the sun-kissed Californian west coast. Whether you're heading into the centre of the city – a 30-minute drive from the airport – or looking to explore all that California has to offer, hiring a car from San Francisco International Airport couldn't be easier.
All you need to do is book your desired car before you land, and we'll do the rest. And with frequent flyer points and no hidden credit card fees, hiring with us is a simple process.
Find our branch conveniently located on McDonnell Road, a short journey away from the arrivals terminal. You can easily reach us by taking the airport’s free AirTrain system, which runs every four minutes – take the Blue Line from the terminal and you can jump off at our office's front door.
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Rental Qualifications and RequirementsSan Francisco International Airport is perched on a large area of flat land right next to the Bay, so as soon as you pick up your hire car you’ll find the journey north to downtown San Francisco is quick and easy.
You'll find driving in the city centre simple thanks to the easy-to-navigate network of roads. Like many major cities, the roads are laid out in a grid system, with smaller routes leading onto San Francisco's main roads. Route 101 runs the length of the city on the west side of the bay, acting as the perfect place to find your bearings. Likewise, the I-280 allows you to easily navigate yourself from the waterfront to areas just outside of the city.
For picturesque views of the Pacific coast, head for the Great Highway, running from Golden Gate Park in the north down to San Francisco Zoo along the western shoreline. Drive over Golden Gate Bridge and look out for Bridgeway to explore the scenic Sausalito district. The city is famed for its iconic tram system, so make sure you check the roads are clear when turning left, and drive with caution on the steep winding streets in the inner-city. Visit Lombard Street – it’s famous throughout America because it has so many tight bends.
As with the majority of the USA, you'll find the driving laws, regulations and speed limits may differ in San Francisco in comparison to other cities and states. You can find out more information about what to expect while out on California’s roads online.
When you leave our branch in your hire car, you’ll be well placed to head to other major cities in Northern California. Take the I-80 and drive to Berkeley and Oakland across the Bay, or keep going south on 101 and you'll find San Jose and San Mateo. And if you head north beyond San Francisco on Route 101, it’s easy to get up to San Rafael and Santa Rosa.
San Francisco is a city that has it all – chic hangouts, awe-inspiring coastal views and a host of cultivating cultural centres, but to name a few. Not only that, but you'll also be able to take in the surrounding state of California during your stay.
Hire a car from the International Airport and head to San Francisco Bay, one of the city's major attractions. The landmark Golden Gate Bridge spans the entrance of the Bay. You can take a picnic and gaze at the grand red metal structure from Presidio Park at the south end of the bridge.
To the east, in the middle of the Bay, you’ll see another immortal sight – Alcatraz Island. Today you can visit this once-notorious prison by taking a boat trip from the piers near Fisherman’s Wharf.
The Bay's Twin Peaks Park is the perfect spot to take a photo with panoramic views out across the water, and Lands' End Park at the rocky shore showcases a beautiful scenic backdrop.
For such a small, compact city, San Francisco is bursting with culture. Visit the original hippy district of Haight-Ashbury, the birthplace of flower power in the Sixties, and find bohemian shops and cafes. The city's colourful Chinatown is must-visit too, with its delicious delicacies and unique Californian twists on original Chinese dishes.
If you’re on the lookout for somewhere to blow your mind, visit the California Academy of Science. Explore an abundance of exhibits and the Exploratorium – a family friendly hands-on science museum. Spend an afternoon learning about the city's aerospace history at the SFO Museum, an acclaimed gallery exhibiting a rotating series of shows and displays from throughout history. For a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine, sit outside your pick of the many cafes of Union Square, one of downtown's cultured hangouts.
If you’ve got a hire car in San Francisco, you’ll be able to take trips outside of the city too. Head north over the Golden Gate Bridge to find the hilly countryside of the Marin Headlands, the unspoilt sandy cove at Muir Beach and the pretty waterside town of Sausalito facing into the Bay. The scenic conservation area of Point Reyes National Seashore is a little further to the north, and the relaxing natural environment of San Bruno Mountain State Park is just a few minutes further. It’s a good spot for picnics and walks.
The Pacific Coast is only a few miles to the west. You’ll find beaches at Mori Point and to the east of Golden Gate Bridge, and if you’re into hiking, take to the protected rugged rocky headlands near Cliff House for bracing walks to clear your head.
Whether you're visiting on business, or looking to soak up the famous San Fran atmosphere, car hire from the airport opens up this wonderful part of the world.
(Translated by Google) We had no wait at 8am. Everything went well. Friendly service. (Original) Wir hatten um 8 Uhr morgens keine Wartezeit. Es hat alles gut geklappt. Freundlicher Service.
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Easy, manager was responsive
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(Translated by Google) This time I rented a Kia Forte and enjoyed a comfortable drive. We recommend "Gold Reward Membership (free)", which allows you to freely choose the car you want to drive locally! (Original) 今回は Kia Forte を借りて、快適ドライブを楽しみました。乗りたい車が現地で自由に選べる「Gold Reward Member(無料)」がおススメです!
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(Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente servicio
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The San Francisco Airport provides air trains from all terminals. The Red Line runs between the terminals. The Blue Line runs from the terminals to the common Rental Car area. Airport signs will direct you to the train boarding areas. The airtrain runs approximately every 4-5 minutes, 24 hours a day.
A valid driver's license issued from your state or country of residence must be presented at the time of rental. The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period. If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit. You will not be allowed to rent a Hertz vehicle with only an International Driver's Permit.
International customers renting in the U.S. are also required to present a valid international-issued driver’s license at the time of rent and a valid passport in the same name, as a second form of identification.
Mobile/Digital Driver License
A mobile or digital driver’s license does not replace a valid physical driver’s license and Hertz customers will still need to supply their hard copy license until further notice.
Rental of a 15-passenger van in California requires a commercial driver’s license to transport a non-profit group or for commercial use. The commercial driver’s license requirement does not apply to personal use. 15- passenger vans may not be used to transport passengers for hire.
Rentals have a grace period of 29 minutes.
Optional coverages do not have hourly charges/grace period, but are charged as a full day.
Extra hour charges will be incurred at the 30 minute mark if the vehicle is returned more than 29 minutes past the original rental time.
If renting in California:
Hertz provides no liability protection under the terms of the Rental Agreement to the renter from claims of injury by others against you resulting from an accident. Your personal/business insurance may cover your liability. Exceptions: Hertz will provide primary liability protection up to the statutory minimum limits to international customers (driver's license indicates an address outside the USA) renting in California. Please also refer to Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) below.
If renting in Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia:
Upon signing the Rental Agreement, Hertz provides primary liability protection. However, such protection is generally no more than the minimum limits required by individual state law. See Financial Responsibility Limits by State.
If renting in any other state in the U.S.A.:
Hertz' liability protection is secondary to any other insurance coverage available to you. If you do not have liability insurance and/or the limits of liability of the insurance coverage available to you are not sufficient to cover claims by others against you, and Hertz, as the vehicle owner, provides liability protection due to an accident, you will indemnify Hertz for any and all payments made.
However, Hertz makes available additional liability protection, which is primary, if the optional Liability Insurance Supplement, LIS, is purchased.
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS)
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) provides coverage for you and other authorized operators of your rental vehicle for third party claims.
LIS is primary protection to customer’s personal policy and provides the first $1,000,000.00 of combined bodily injury and/or property damage protection for each occurrence regardless of the state in which the accident occurs. On rentals in California and Florida the maximum combined single limit is $2,000,000.00 for liability protection only.
LIS provides up to $1,000,000.00 of Uninsured/Underinsured protection for bodily injury sustained while driving the rental vehicle.
There are some exclusions to this coverage, which we feel you should know. Under LIS, in the event of an accident, you will not be protected for third party liability:
LIS is third party liability coverage only, except where permitted by law or pertaining to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. LIS does not cover personal injury to you or any authorized operator of the rental vehicle or to your or their family members who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and reside in your or their household.
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
In most states, in the event of any other loss or damage to the car, regardless of fault, your financial responsibility extends to the full value of the car at the time of rental, less its salvage value, plus expenses for towing, storage impound fees, an administrative fee and a reasonable charge for loss of use. If your responsibility differs in the state in which you rent, it will be stated in Paragraph 4, of the Rental Agreement. In California, in the event of any loss or damage to the car regardless of fault, your financial responsibility will in no event exceed the fair market value, plus actual charges for towing, storage, impound fees, and an administrative fee. In California and Nevada, your responsibility for loss or damage to the car from vandalism unrelated to theft will not exceed $500.00 in California and $2,500.00 in Nevada and you are not responsible for theft, regardless of purchasing LDW, unless the theft results from your fault.. In Illinois, your responsibility for loss or damage for any cause other than theft is limited to $15,500.00. Loss or damage related to theft is limited to $2,000.00, unless the theft results from your fault. In New York, your financial responsibility shall not exceed (i) the actual and reasonable costs that Hertz incurs to repair the car, including costs for towing, storage and impound fees or that Hertz would have incurred if the car was repaired or (ii) the fair market value of the car immediately before the damages occurred, as determined by the applicable market for the retail sale of the car less disposal proceeds. Your responsibility for theft of the car shall not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by Hertz for loss due to theft up to its fair market value, if it is established that you or any authorized operator failed to exercise reasonable care or aided or abetted in the theft.
F.Y.I. – You are under no obligation to purchase LDW or any other optional service as a condition of rental. Your own personal insurance may provide protection for loss or damage to the rental vehicle depending on the state in which you live and the type of policy you have. Also, various credit card companies provide cardholders with some degree of damage protection providing you use their credit card for the rental and decline the optional LDW offered by Hertz at time of rental. The coverage and limits vary. Your policy or credit card coverage should be thoroughly checked for the specific terms and conditions associated with rental vehicles. Remember, most credit card insurance is supplemental, which means it will only reimburse you for loss or damages over and above what is covered by any other insurance you may have and will not cover you forany damage, regardless of cause, if you accept LDW.
Adding LDW after car is on rental:
You may not change the option once the rental has begun, without returning the car and starting a new rental agreement. This will result in the contract being closed out and charges being assessed for the time the vehicle is kept at least 1-day minimum, and a new rental contract will begin.
Cancellation of LDW - New York rentals only:
On New York rentals only, LDW may be cancelled at no charge, within 24 hours of its purchase provided the renter (i) has rented the car for 2 or more days; (ii) appears in person at any Hertz rental location with the car, which shall be subject to inspection.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), offered in combination with PEC, allows you to elect accidental death and accidental medical expense coverage for yourself and your passengers during the rental period of the vehicle.
PAI coverage:
Benefits Schedule* | Renter | Each Passenger |
Accidental Death: | $175,000 | $17,500 |
Accidental Medical Expenses Not to Exceed: | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Ambulance Expenses Not to Exceed: | $250 | $250 |
*Benefits referred to in this synopsis are not applicable for vehicles rented in the State of New York. In Minnesota, the death coverage limit is $100,000 ($10,000 for passengers) and the medical expenses limit is $3,500 for the renter and each passenger.
Total benefits for any one accident are limited to $225,000 and are payable in addition to any other coverage for which you or your passengers are eligible. However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PAI benefits.
If this coverage is accepted, the benefits for you apply to all accidental injuries during your rental period, regardless of whether you are actually in the car. Your passengers are also covered, but only for incidents occurring while they occupy the Hertz rental car.
Exclusions
Benefits are not paid for any loss caused directly or indirectly by:
The renter shall be deemed to have converted the rental vehicle whenever the rental vehicle is not returned to Hertz by the return date or by the extended return date. This is a summary only and other restrictions may apply.
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC)
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC), offered in combination with PAI, is an option that insures against risk of loss or damage to help protect your certain personal belongings while renting from Hertz. By electing PEC you will be insured throughout the entire rental period. PEC is insurance protection and pays in addition to any other policy you may have (such as a Homeowner’s policy). However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PEC benefit. PEC insurance coverage includes those personal effects owned by you and those members of your immediate family traveling with you during the rental period who are permanent residents of your household. PEC does not extend to non-family members traveling with you.
Coverage Per Person | Per person | Maximum |
United States | $650 | $1,950 |
Canada | C$500 | C$1,500 |
PEC applies to personal effects only and not to car equipment. The following are examples of items NOT covered by the PEC:
Exclusions
Personal effects not covered loss by mysterious disappearance, nor does it cover::
Also, PEC does not cover:
Loss or damage caused by wear and tear, gradual deterioration, moths, vermin, inherent vice or damage sustained due to any process or while actually being worked upon and resulting there from, or while in the care, custody or control of any common carrier.
If loss or damages occur, completion of claim form must accompany claim. Forms are available at all Hertz corporate locations.
Please note that PAI and PEC are not available separately and must be taken in combination.
Corporate locations only:
Vehicles returned 30 minutes late or more are charged for an additional part or full day, depending on the time of return (this is shown on your receipt in the 'Initial Charges' section). For vehicles returned more than 12 hours late an additional charge of $12 per day, up to a maximum of 5 days ($60), will also be applied (shown in the 'Service Charges/Taxes' section).
Intercity fee is for rentals returned to a location other than the location specified in the Rental Agreement. If the rental has already started at the time the change is made, a Return Change Fee may also apply. Note: Tesla reservations are not allowed to return one way.
You must meet the minimum age restrictions, present a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable charge card in your name.
You must also be in good standing with Hertz and its affiliated companies and not be subject to a Do Not Rent requirement from any of Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty or Firefly.
Please also refer to Form of Payment for acceptable charge cards.
Please also refer to Minimum Age and Exception and Driver's License for complete requirements and restrictions.