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How to get from SFO Airport to Car Rental Center?

Due to its convenient centrally oriented location, SFO Rental Car Center is easy to reach from any destination in the area. Consider the most popular ways to get there in the following list.

From the Airport. The RCC has direct connections to Domestic Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal via the BLUE line AirTrain - a completely automated people mover available in all areas of the airfield, including long-term parking spaces and SFO's BART station. Once you have collected your bags from the baggage claim area, go up 2 levels and take the escalator to the AirTrain boarding area. Trains run every 4-5 minutes, while the journey takes 8-10 minutes depending on the departure point. You arrive at Level 4 of the facility, from where you may continue to your company's counter.
From the SF Downtown. If you move by car, take US-101 S and then exit 423A for San Bruno Avenue toward S F Intl Airport. Keep right, follow signs for San Bruno Ave, and turn left onto San Bruno Ave. Then, turn right onto N McDonnell Rd and use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Access Rd 8.
From San Jose. Get on US-101 N, continue driving approximately 30 miles, and take exit 423A to merge onto San Bruno Ave. Then, turn right onto N McDonnell Rd and turn left to arrive at your destination.

SFO Rental Car Center map

The RCC in San Francisco is harmoniously integrated into the surrounding infrastructure, which makes it easier to get to/from using different types of transport. If you're traveling by car, take advantage of highways such as US 101 and I-380, which connect you throughout the city and beyond. Alternatively, you can use the AirTrain that covers all major nearby locations, including the domestic and international terminals, parking lot, West Field Road, Grand Hyatt Hotel, and RCC. For more information on moving around the facility, check out the following map.

Credit: sanfranciscoairport.org

Rental car companies at SFO Airport Rental Car Center

The counters of 9 providers are available within the facility - they sit on both Level 1 and Level 4 of the building. Below, view the list of car companies at SFO Car Rental Center and their important details, including location, phone number, and exact business hours.

Alamo

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-616-2400

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 6:00 am to 12:30 am

Avis

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-877-6780

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 5:00 am to 12:00 am

Budget

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-877-0998

Business hours: 24/7

Dollar

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-244-4131

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, after-hours returns are available

Enterprise

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-697-9200

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 6:00 am to 12:30 am

Sixt

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 415-658-9800

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00 am to 12:00 am, after-hours returns are available

Hertz

Location: 1st Floor

Telephone: +1 650-624-6600

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 5:30 am to 2:00 am, after-hours returns are available

National

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-616-3000

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 6:00 am to 12:30 am

Thrifty

Location: 4th Floor

Telephone: +1 650-283-0898

Business hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, after-hours returns are available

Vendors

Alamo

Avis

Budget

Dollar

Enterprise

Hertz

National

Sixt

Thrifty

FAQs about Rental Car Center at San Francisco Airport

How long does it take to get to SFO Car Rental Center?

Considering that the approximate distance from the terminal building is about 2 miles, it will take you about 10 minutes to get to the SFO Car Rental facility.

How long does it take to get from SFO Terminal 2 to Rental Car Center?

Expect to spend about 8 minutes on a journey from T2 to RCC when using the BLUE line AirTrain.

Where is the closest gas station to San Francisco International Airport?

For cases when you need to refill your vehicle’s tank, use any of the gas stations in the SFO area. The closest ones are:

CNG (0.3 miles away)

Address: 790 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128, United States

76 (0.9 miles away)

Address: 717 San Bruno Ave E, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

Valero (1.1 miles away)

Address: 310 San Bruno Ave E, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

Mini Mart (1.2 miles away)

Address: 297 San Bruno Ave E, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States