San Francisco is a cosmopolitan city in northern California. Offering a fantastic combination of beachfronts, museums and great nightlife, San Francisco attracts millions of tourists every year. San Francisco has a rich history and the many interesting neighbourhoods that make up the city and surrounding areas are certainly worth exploring.

Hiring a car is the ideal way to discover San Francisco. By renting a car, visitors can easily go from city centre to beachfront and parking at the beach is free. The storied area of Haight - Ashbury, is rich in culture and was the centre of the famous Summer of Love in 1967. There are many attractions in San Francisco that perfectly illustrate the bohemian nature of the city, but it is also a place of great natural beauty..

The stunning natural scenery isn't the only reason for visiting San Francisco. With the convenience of a rental car, tourists can easily frequent many of the other attractions that call San Francisco home. Driving across the impressive Golden Gate Bridge make visiting San Francisco worthwhile all by itself, whilst driving up, or down, popular Lombard Street is an experience much preferable to walking the famously steep road.

Getting the most out of San Francisco is easy when renting a car. Notoriously hilly, driving through San Francisco will certainly save energy and leave tourists eager to explore even further. Book your holiday in San Francisco today!

Cheap Car Hire at San Francisco Airport

San Francisco International Airport lies south of San Francisco, a fair distance from the city centre. A little less 15 miles from the city centre, tourists who rent a car will have the easiest journey getting to their hotel in San Francisco. The second largest airport in California, behind Los Angeles, San Francisco International Airport serves flights to all corners of the globe and throughout the United States.

Being an easy driving distance from the city centre, renting a car is the ideal way to get from the airport to the city. The drive north, along US-101 will take visitors promptly to the heart of San Francisco to kick start their holiday. The short journey should take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic, and is a straightforward route with pleasant views of the city.

Those deciding to hire a car from San Francisco International Airport will have some excellent choices. Many major car hire companies, such as Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Thrifty and Alamo all have desk locations at the airport and there are additional locations right in the heart of San Francisco, providing the ultimate in convenience.

Car hire suppliers in San Francisco can offer a huge range of vehicles from which to choose. From the eco-friendly cars to flash sport cars and everything in between, no matter the reason for visiting San Francisco, your car rental needs with be fulfilled.

After hiring a car, getting to the city is a relatively straightforward process. There are a couple of route options available to drivers, all of which will get tourists to the city centre promptly. US-101 is the most direct route, as it heads due north from the airport to the city. Although direct, US-101 does not sacrifice anything in terms of scenery and stunning views of San Francisco Bay can be had along the way. Alternatively, if traffic is bad or your final destination lies outside of San Francisco then Interstate 280, or I-280, will provide a convenient option and will take around 45 minutes.

Car rental in San Francisco is not only convenient for getting to and from the airport. Having a car at your disposal also allows for a fitting way to get around the city and surrounding areas to really explore this great city. Many of the main attractions in San Francisco are sprawled across the city, and discovering all that the Bay Area has to offer is best achieved behind the wheel. When you rent a car from San Francisco International Airport, the opportunity to enjoy the many great sights and sounds of San Francisco is at your disposal.

Car Hire in San Francisco, The City

Driving in San Francisco and around the Bay Area is a great experience to enjoy firsthand. Roads are easily navigable and all major tourist areas are well sign posted. Rich in natural beauty and breathtaking bay and ocean views, driving through San Francisco is an utterly unique experience.

Parking can be a little tricky in the city centre. Though there are numerous parking garages available for a fee, street parking is often scarce. Those renting a car in the city, where a number of car rental suppliers have locations, should ask for information on parking as some usually have discounts at select parking garages. Parking at the beach is free however, so there is no need to worry if you are planning a day by the seaside.

Tourists should certainly pay a visit to the Golden Gate Recreation Area. Not only will this allow travellers to drive over the famous bridge but, once in the national park, will also provide stunning panoramic views back across the bay and of the Pacific Ocean as well.

Visitors should also take time to soak up Chinatown. Chinatown in San Francisco is an experience like no other. Although driving through Chinatown is not advised, walking the streets will seem like walking through Beijing. The authentic feel of the restaurants and shops is not surprising given the long history of Chinese immigration to San Francisco.

Those who visit San Francisco and rent a car will be able to experience all of the great attractions this city has to offer. With a rental car tourists will be able to indulge in the many pleasures of the city, including the national parks, unique neighbourhoods and stylish restaurants that look out onto the bay.

San Francisco that attracts millions of visitors every year and it is easy to see why. Explore this diverse American city with the convenience of car hire and you will be able to see it all.

Make your next holiday a trip to San Francisco, book today!