Car Rental San Francisco Airport

San Francisco Airport is just 21 kilometres from the area of downtown San Francisco. It is the largest airport in Northern California. Discover this fascinating city from the luxury and convenience of your own hire car, which can be picked up direct from San Francisco airport. 

Car hire San Francisco Airport: A guide to San Francisco 

About the Airport and the city of San Francisco
San Francisco is a city with hilly mountains, an iconic bridge, cable cars and Victorian houses in a delightful collection of colours. All of this can be reached with the luxury of a hire car collected straight from the airport; with only 21 kilometres to downtown it really is a convenient option. The airport is the largest in Northern California and it is possible to fly direct from Dublin. Connecting flights are also available from a range of Irish cities including, Cork, Donegal, Kerry and Shannon. Popular airlines include United and Aer Lingus. 

Travelling Around San Francisco
There are three major freeways in the city, the Interstate 280, Route 101 and Interstate 80. The roads are well signed but do expect them to be busy. A drive in your hire car over the Golden Gate Bridge is a must; take in the iconic architecture and panoramic views, although it is best to avoid the bridge at peak driving times. 

Eating out in San Francisco
Food in San Francisco is local and largely organically supplied from local farms. Hearty comfort food is as readily available as fine dining. The Marina area is ideal for healthy smoothies and salads and the sunset district, located close to the Golden Gate Park, is best for international cuisine. 

What Shouldn’t I Miss in San Francisco?

• San Francisco’s important architectural landmark is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The art deco design is stunning and the bridge offers the best vista of the city.
• Alcatraz is world-renowned and is the nation’s military prison. Be sure to get involved with the award winning audio tour and find out about this prison’s fascinating past.
• If you are after an area to relax then you don’t get much better than the Golden Gate Park. An area of green space used by musicians.
• The Exploratorium is San Francisco’s hands on interactive science museum. Keep the whole family entertained for hours when exploring this great centre.