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With a rental car from San Francisco Airport, you can discover California’s many sides at your own pace. It’s the perfect starting point for a road trip through the American Southwest or for a journey north toward Oregon, Washington, or even Canada. Pick up your car at the airport and head straight to your first destination. If you’re spending a few days in the city first, you might consider picking up your car at one of the downtown locations — for example, near Fisherman’s Wharf. Within the city itself, you can easily get around without a car, saving on parking costs.
Discover te USA from San Francisco with a rental car
San Francisco Airport is one of the largest airports on the West Coast and the perfect gateway for city trips and road adventures through Northern California.
Drive into the city and walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
Explore Fisherman’s Wharf and take a boat trip to Alcatraz
Discover the vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma
Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey and Big Sur
Visit Yosemite National Park for stunning landscapes and waterfalls
The highways in California are well-maintained, but traffic around San Francisco can be busy. If you’re planning a longer road trip, for example, to visit the Grand Canyon or Utah’s five National Parks, we recommend reserving a comfortable, larger vehicle, especially if you’re travelling with several people. Also, make sure to check the luggage space before booking.
Travel with peace of mind
With Alamo.nl, all rentals include damage, theft, and liability insurance, plus unlimited mileage. During booking, you can add extras such as GPS, a child seat, or additional coverage. For the United States, you can also choose the Gold Package or Gold Underage Package, which offer benefits like a second driver and a full tank of fuel.
One-way car rental in California and beyond
You can often return your rental car at a different location from where you picked it up. For example, start your journey in San Francisco and finish in Los Angeles or Las Vegas. This way, you’ll save time and see more along the way. Any potential costs will be shown when you make your booking. Between locations in California and Nevada, drop-off fees are usually waived.
Why rent a car in the United States with Alamo.nl?
All-inclusive rates with insurance and unlimited mileage
Rental locations at airports and in cities
Clear terms with no fine print
Flexible booking with convenient extras
Choice of Gold or Gold Underage Package
Customer service available before, during, and after your trip
Combining the United States with neighbouring countries?
California borders Mexico, but unfortunately, you can’t cross the border with your rental car.
If you’d like to drive the entire Pacific Coast Highway all the way to Canada with your rental car, that’s possible — but certain conditions apply. Contact our customer service team in advance for advice on routes, border formalities, and the best way to plan your trip.