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On average a rental car in San Carlos costs $62 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in San Carlos found in the last 2 weeks is $48.
The average gas price in San Carlos is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Carlos.
Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Kyte, Sixt, Fox, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Fox Autorent.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in San Carlos costs $113 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in San Carlos costs $185 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in San Carlos costs $76 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in San Carlos costs $437 per week ($62 per day).
On average a rental car in San Carlos costs $1,873 per month ($62 per day).
Most car rental providers in San Carlos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in San Carlos, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in San Carlos so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
When choosing from San Carlos car rentals, a compact car or a mid-size sedan would be ideal. These types of vehicles are easy to maneuver on San Carlos' relatively calm streets, and they also offer good fuel economy, which can be useful if you’re on a budget. If you’re planning on exploring the surrounding areas, such as the Pacific Coast Highway or Silicon Valley, then a compact SUV or a crossover car can also be a good choice.
The speed limit in San Carlos varies depending on the road type and zones. The speed limit on most residential streets is 25 miles per hour (mph), and it is strictly enforced by local law enforcement agencies. In areas near schools, parks, or playgrounds, the speed limit can be reduced to 15 mph. The speed limit on main roads like El Camino Real is typically 35 mph, whereas on the freeway or highways, it can range from 55 mph to 65 mph.
San Carlos has a few options for parking, with varying rates and locations. Some businesses and shops offer private parking lots to customers. Street parking is also available throughout the city, but it can be challenging to find available spots during peak hours. In addition, there are a few public parking garages available in the city, which charge hourly or daily rates. These can be found at the San Carlos Caltrain Station and the San Carlos Civic Center. The rates for parking vary depending on the location, usually between $1 and $2 per hour. Rates can also vary based on the time of day and day of the week.
4 locations in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
477 East Hillsdale Blvd
+1 650 570 6677
605 Harbor Blvd
+1 650 622 0000
99 Beech St
+1 650 366 9200
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Nothing, they refuse to provide a rental car asking for the second driver to have a credit card or a debit card with two bills showing the residence address. Ridiculous, second driver should only need a driver license as long as I provide a major credit card. Enterprise is a complete nonsense - untrained employees.Cons:
Train your employees!2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing about the experience was pleasant.Cons:
Employees knowing what they were doing and their companies policies including online policies.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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StaffCons:
My reservation at the rental offfice don’t have my phone number.2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Kayak just screwed me up. There were no cars available even with a confirmed reservation. It was just a waste of time and money for me to travel to the store only to find out this information. Truly, what a pathetic information kayak, I'm never gonna use this site anymoreCons:
Kayak doesn't use realtime information. So better book through the corresponding website10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Brandon was fantastic. Calm, professional, friendly. New trainee we also good, just young and new.Cons:
More staff?2 locations in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
2601 El Camino Real
+1 650 361 0151
411 Woodside
+1 650 361 0151
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Great staff to help with rental!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Little expensive for a one-day rental.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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fast and efficient service5.6 Fair
May 2019
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Don’t go on a Monday morning. It is so busy. Waited over 45 minutes4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2017
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Car was cleanCons:
I added a day and the price went up by a third. When I then tried to change it back, the price was $50 higher for the same time period and they wouldn't honor the original rate. I wanted to cancel but the cancellation charge was also $50, so I felt stuck. Then the car I got was not I would say the same type as promised. Finally, when I dropped it off at some point a rock had hit the windshield, through no fault of my own as they recognized, but I still had to pay for that- on top of the car being more expensive than what I had originally signed up for, the value ended up being pretty terrible. And the franchisee did not care.One location in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Great Guest Service, they didn't have the car I requested so I received a free upgradeCons:
That I had to wait for gas to be put in the car10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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Staff was very friendly. For the same price, gave us a super upgrade which was extremely comfortable and felt very safe.Cons:
BUT we didn't want an upgrade, even for the same price. Ended up with way too much car, one with an extended learning curve (even the guy walking us through it couldn't explain the navigation to us, and it was not intuitive!)10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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very pleased with Alamo staff and level of service. Very friendly and efficient.2.0 Poor
Sep 2016
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Staff was dressed nicely and were very nice.Cons:
When receiving the car i insisted that the tires were not inflated enough and they checked it with a dinky tire gauge... An few hours out of san francisco the tire went flat and i got stuck on the side of the road. Car was dirty and smelled like it wasnt even aired out after the last driver. Car had some gear issue at the end of the trip and kept over heating. It was very very expensive for the car i got.One location in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
1501 El Camino Real Suite 201
+1 650 594 2847
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2018
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Great location Super customer service New car upgrade Quick early return10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Great experience. Staff was super friendly and very helpful. No issues.One location in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
1501 El Camino Real Suite 201
+1 650 637 1832
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9.6 Wonderful
May 2016
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Cost, friendly serviceCons:
Was told receipt would be emailed. Still have not received.One location in San Carlos
Locations in San Carlos
345 El Camino Real
+1 650 366 9200
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1.9 Poor
Jul 2021