San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Car Hire

The renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and driving licence requirements as the renter is an authorised driver. Any additional authorised drivers must appear at the time of rental and meet age and driving licence requirements.
A spouse or domestic partner is the only permitted additional driver on a rental secured with a debit card, unless required by law.

If returning after hours, please return vehicle to the 2nd floor return are of the Rental Car Center located at 780 N. McDonnel Rd.  Follow signs for National returns.  Please leave the keys inside the vehicle.  After returning your car, board the Air-Train.  The escalator to the platform is located on level one and it stops at all terminals.

Please see the Renter Requirements policy for age requirements and youthful driver charges.

This reservation is being made with a Contract ID number (CID) assigned to a Corporate Account for use exclusively by its eligible renters. Use of this CID by individuals other than eligible renters is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Renters using this CID may be required to show proof of employment or authorisation (such as a business card, current email with company domain, work order etc.). Questions about acceptable proof of employment or authorisation should be directed to your Travel Manager.

Rentals originating in the United States: Most vehicles rented in the US can be driven throughout the US and Canada. Some vehicle classes like Exotics, Large Passenger or Cargo Vans and other speciality vehicles may not be allowed to travel outside of the US. Vehicles rented in the US cannot be driven into Mexico. 

Optional Damage Waiver (DW) for this branch ranges between 16.99 and 150.00 USD per day, depending on the vehicle rented. - DW is offered at the time of rental for an additional daily charge. If the renter accepts DW, National waives or reduces the renters responsibility for loss of, or damage to, the rental vehicle (including but not limited to towing, storage, impound and administrative fees subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and applicable laws. DW is not insurance. The purchase of DW is optional and not required to rent a car. The protection provided by DW may duplicate the renters existing coverage. National is not qualified to evaluate the adequacy of the renters existing coverage, therefore the renter should examine his or her credit card protections, automobile insurance policies or other sources of coverage that may duplicate the protection provided by DW.

For retail rentals only secured with Extended Protection within the cost of the rental (excluding any liability protection or insurance coverage provided under a commercial contract), the following shall apply:

Extended Protection (EP) (Where available): Owner provides Renter or any AAD with third party liability protection in an amount equal to the minimum financial responsibility limits applicable to the vehicle (the Primary Protection). EP also provides additional third party liability protection, through an excess liability policy, with limits of the difference between the Primary Protection and a combined single limit of $1 million per accident for bodily injury and/or property damage to others arising out of the use or operation of the Owner rental vehicle by Renter or an AAD, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. EP includes UM/UIM coverage for bodily injury and property damage (only where required by law for property damage) in an amount equal to the minimum financial responsibility limits applicable to the Vehicle (the Primary Protection), and additional coverage, through an excess liability policy, with limits for the difference between the statutory minimum underlying limits and $100,000 per accident (for rentals commencing in New York, UM/UIM limits are $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident; for rentals commencing in Hawaii, the UM/UIM limits are $1,000,000 combined single limit) or state mandated UM/UIM limit, whichever is greater. OWNER AND RENTER REJECT ANY ADDITIONAL UM/UIM COVERAGE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. EP, including UM/UIM benefits is provided only when Renter or any AAD are driving the Vehicle. No claim for UM/UIM may be made due to the negligence of the driver of the Vehicle. EP coverage is in effect only while another AAD or Renter is driving the Vehicle within the United States and Canada; coverage does not apply in Mexico.  ADDITIONAL POLICY EXCLUSIONS INCLUDE: (A) BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO RENTER, ANY AAD, OR TO THE BLOOD RELATIVES OR FAMILY OF RENTER OR AN AAD, IF SUCH RELATIVES OR FAMILY RESIDE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD WITH RENTER OR WITH AN AAD; (B) PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE RENTAL VEHICLE; (C) FINES, PENALTIES, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; (D) BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE EXPECTED OR INTENDED FROM THE STANDPOINT OF THE INSURED; AND (E) ANY OBLIGATION FOR WHICH THE INSURED OR THE INSURED’S INSURER MAY BE HELD LIABLE UNDER ANY WORKER’S COMPENSATION, DISABILITY BENEFITS OR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW OR ANY SIMILAR LAW. (F) BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE EXPECTED OR INTENDED FROM THE STANDPOINT OF RENTER OR AADS. Note: Any UM/UIM benefits paid are included in the $1 million combined single limit EP coverage and in no way increase the combined single limit amount referenced above. This insurance coverage is underwritten by Ace American Insurance Company. Report SLP Claims to: Sedgwick CMS, P.O. Box 94950 Cleveland, OH 44101-4950, Phone: 1-888-515-3132  Fax: 1-216-617-2928.

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Option 1- Prepay Fuel
This option allows the renter to pay for the full tank of gas at the time of rental and return the tank empty. No refunds will be issued for unused gas.

Option 2 - We Refill
This option allows the renter to pay National at the end of the rental for gas used but not replace. Price per gallon will be higher than local fuel prices.

Option 3- You Refill
This option allows the renter to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas to avoid extra fuel charges.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is not insurance. The purchase of LDW is optional and not required in order to rent a vehicle.

You may purchase optional LDW for an additional fee. If you purchase LDW we agree, subject to the actions that invalidate LDW listed on the rental agreement, to contractually waive your responsibility for all or part of the cost of damage to, loss or theft of, the vehicle. DW does not apply to damage occurring in Mexico.

When deciding whether or not to purchase LDW, you may wish to check with your insurance representative or credit card company to determine whether, in the event of damage to, or theft of, vehicle, you have coverage or protection for such damage or theft and the amount of your deductible or out-of-pocket risk.

*For rentals originating in California- LDW ranges between 16.99 USD and 500.00 USD per day depending on the type of vehicle rented.

Customers who reside in the United States, U.S. Territories or Canada
Customers who reside in the U.S., U.S. Territories or Canada must present a valid, unexpired government-issued driving licence which includes a photograph of the customer.  Digital licences are not accepted.  The driving licence must be valid for the entire rental period.
Members of the United States Armed Forces who are on active duty may present an expired home state licence under the following conditions:
• They also present an Active Military ID, and
• They are in compliance with their military extension policy of the state that issued the licence.  These policies vary by state and customers are encouraged to check with the appropriate department of motor vehicles for more information.
Customers renting in Florida and presenting a Connecticut or Delaware licence: As of 1 July 2023, certain, but not all, licences issued by the foregoing states are considered invalid under Florida law and will not be accepted.  Please check with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to determine if your licence is valid under Florida law.  As of 14 August 2023, information regarding licence validity was able to be located at the following webpage on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/visiting-florida-faqs/
Customers travelling to the U.S. and Canada from other countries
It is important that customers check with the appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles in the States or Provinces in which they intend to travel to ensure compliance with their various licensing laws. Digital licences are not accepted. The following practices are used to ensure that the customer is presenting a facially valid licence at the time of rental.
Customers travelling to the United States and Canada from another country must present the following:
• Their home country driving licence that is valid, unexpired and includes a photograph, and
• If the home country licence is in a language other than English (or French, for rentals in Canada) and the letters are English (i.e. German, Spanish etc.), an International Driving Permit is recommended, but not required, for translation purposes in addition to the home country licence. 
• If the home country licence is in a language other than English and the letters are not English (i.e. the alphabet is not an extended Latin-based alphabet like German or Spanish, but is Russian, Japanese, Arabic etc.), an International Driving Permit is required.
• If an International Driving Permit cannot be obtained in the home country, another professional, type-written translation may be substituted.  In either case, the home country licence must also be presented.
• Customers may not rent a vehicle solely with the International Driving Permit.  The International Driving Permit is a translation of the individual's home country licence and is not considered a licence, nor is it considered valid identification.
• In some U.S. locations, customers who do not hold a U.S. driving licence may be asked to provide additional documentation.  Examples of this may include a valid passport or, in certain states (AZ, CA, CO, NM, TX), a valid Mexican voter registration card and/or inbound and outbound travel documentation.
• In some Canadian locations, customers who do not hold a Canadian driving licence may be asked to provide additional valid government-issued documentation.  Examples of this may include a valid passport.
Other requirements
• Photocopies of driving licences are not accepted
• Provisional licences are not accepted.
• Any licence that, on its face, restricts the licensee to the use and operation of a vehicle equipped with a form of a breathalyser apparatus is not accepted.
• Temporary driving licences may be refused if the renting location is unable to otherwise verify the customer's identity or verify the authenticity of the temporary licence.  Additional government-issued identification may be required.

Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) is offered at the time of rental for an additional daily charge. If accepted, the PEC contained in the policy insures the personal effects of the renter, additional drivers, or any individual who is travelling with the renter against risk of loss or damage. Benefits are payable in addition to any other insurance coverage the renter or passengers may have. This is a summary only. PEC is subject to the provisions, limitations and exclusions of the PEC policy underwritten by Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company in the United States. The purchase of PEC is optional and not required to rent a car. The coverage provided by PEC may duplicate the renter's existing coverage. Alamo is not qualified to evaluate the adequacy of the renter's existing coverage; therefore, the renter should examine their personal insurance policies or other sources of coverage that may duplicate the coverage provided by PEC.

Please read the Renter Requirements Policy for details pertaining to deposits and general rental requirements at this location.

RENTER REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS OF PAYMENT POLICIES


RENTER REQUIREMENTS POLICY


All renters and additional drivers must be 21 or older.  All renters must have a valid driving licence and a major credit card or debit card in their name. Individuals with provisional licences are not eligible to rent. This is only a summary. For additional details, please reference the Driving Licence Information Policy.

AGE

The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $25 per day. Renters between the ages of 21 and 24 may rent the following vehicle classes: Economy to Full Size cars, Cargo and Minivans, Pickup Trucks, and Compact, Small and Standard SUVs with seating for up to five passengers.

DEBIT CARD


At airport locations, debit cards are only accepted at the time of rental if accompanied by a ticketed return travel itinerary.   The name and address shown on the renter's driving licence must match their current name and home address.  Active-duty military personnel are exempt from address requirements.


Other than the renter's spouse or domestic partner, no other additional drivers are allowed, unless required by law.


If using a debit card for any amounts owed, the available funds in the account associated with the renter's debit card will be reduced by those amounts.  In addition, the renter is responsible for any overdraft fees incurred.


Please read the Forms of Payment Policy (see below) for additional details pertaining to the use of debit cards at this location.


INSURANCE VERIFICATION


At the time of rental, renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary must provide evidence of a transferable car collision, comprehensive and liability policy for the following vehicle classes: Full Size Luxury Sedan, Premium Luxury Sedan, Intermediate Sport Luxury Sedan, Electric Luxury Sedan, Premium Luxury SUV, Extended Luxury SUV, Electric Luxury SUV, Limo Van, and Corvette.


FORMS OF PAYMENT POLICY


The following forms of payment are accepted for the rental:

VISA®

MasterCard®

American Express®

Discover Network®

Debit card


The estimated total for the rental on the Review & Reserve screen and/or in the email reservation confirmation will be charged to the form of payment provided by the renter.  If the rental as reserved is modified, the estimated total amount for the rental may change and would still be charged to the form of payment provided by the renter.


At the time of the rental, the renter will sign a rental contract (the "Contract") that applies to the rental and includes a Rental Agreement Summary and the Additional Terms and Conditions.


DEPOSIT AMOUNT


To account for the renter potentially incurring additional amounts owed under the Contract, at the time of rental, renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary will be required to provide a deposit of $400, or $850 for the following vehicles classes: Performance Sport, Full Size Luxury SUV, Electric Luxury SUV, Full Size Elite Electric Sedan, Intermediate Sport Luxury Sedan, Full Size Luxury Sedan, Premium Luxury Sedan, Electric Luxury Sedan, Premium Luxury SUV, Extended Luxury SUV, Limo Van, and Corvette.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Debit cards are only accepted at the time of rental if accompanied by a ticketed return travel itinerary.


The renter must use an above-listed form of payment for the deposit amount.  The deposit amount will not be available for use by the renter and/or refunded to the renter until after the vehicle has been returned.


If the renter incurs additional amounts owed under the Contract, those additional amounts may be deducted from the renter's deposit amount, if applicable.  If those additional amounts are not deducted from the deposit amount, if applicable, they will be charged to the form of payment provided by the renter at the time of rental, unless the renter provides a different above-listed form of payment to be charged.


If using a debit card for any of the above amounts, the available funds in the account associated with the renter's debit card will be reduced by those amounts.  In addition, the renter is responsible for any overdraft fees incurred.


Money orders and pre-paid cards are not acceptable forms of payment at the time of rental, including for the deposit amount, but may be used to pay any amounts due at the end of the rental, after the vehicle has been returned.  Cash is not accepted.


In addition to one of the above-listed forms of payment, credit cards with sufficient available credit that are listed on the renter's Profile or Loyalty Account (Emerald Club, E Club etc.) will be accepted as payment for all amounts owed under the Contract.


All amounts owed by the renter under the Contract will be submitted (a) as an authorisation to be held against, and ultimately to be charged to, the renter's credit card or debit card, or (b) to be charged to the renter's debit card.


Please read the Renter Requirements Policy (see above) for additional details pertaining to the use of debit cards and general rental requirements at this location.

 

Renter may purchase Roadside Plus (RSP) from Owner for an additional fee. If Renter purchases RSP, Owner agrees, subject to the actions that invalidate Loss Damage Waiver, to contractually waive Renter’s responsibility for the cost to provide 24/7 roadside assistance (where available) which includes replacement of lost keys (including remote entry devices), flat tire service (if no inflated spare is available, the vehicle will be towed. Cost of a replacement tire is not covered by RSP), lockout service (if the keys are locked inside the vehicle), jumpstarts, and fuel delivery service for up to 3 gallons (or equivalent liters) of fuel if Vehicle is out of fuel. Roadside Plus services are only available in the United States and Canada. If Renter does not purchase RSP, or RSP is invalidated as set forth above, roadside assistance will be available, but standard charges will apply. RSP does not apply in Mexico. For roadside assistance call 1-800-367-6767. In CA, KS, MO, NV and NY, keys are not covered by RSP.

Supplemental Liability Protection (SLP) is offered at the time of rental for an additional daily charge. If accepted, SLP provides the renter and authorized drivers with up to $300,000 combined single limit for third party liability claims. If the renter accepts SLP, National provides third party liability protection up to the applicable minimum financial responsibility limit and Zurich American Insurance Company provides excess third party liability insurance coverage from the applicable minimum financial responsibility limit to $300,000. This is a summary only. SLP is subject to the terms, conditions, provisions, limitations and exclusions in the supplemental rental liability insurance excess policy underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company. The purchase of SLP is optional and not required to rent a car. The coverage provided by SLP may duplicate the renters existing coverage. National is not qualified to evaluate the adequacy of the renters existing coverage; therefore the renter should examine his or her personal insurance policies or other sources of coverage that may duplicate the coverage provided by SLP.

Our TollPass Program is our electronic toll collection program which allows our renters to drive through electronic toll lanes and pay tolls electronically, without having to stop and pay cash. In addition, many toll plazas have converted to all electronic tolling and removed the option for travelers to stop and pay cash at toll plazas.

The TollPass Program is offered in different ways, depending on where you rent. Visit the websites below for more information.

• Northeast US (including regions in the Midwest):

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/northeast-us-toll-options.html

• Chicago Metropolitan Area:

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/chicago-toll-options.html

• Golden Gate Bridge and Northern California Bay Area:

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/northern-california-toll-options.html

• Southern California:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/southern-california-toll-options.html

• CO, FL, TX, NC, GA, WA, PR, and Ontario Canada:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/other-state-toll-options.html

• Louisville KY:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/indiana-kentucky-toll-options.html

• Utah:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/utah-toll-options.html

To view our entire coverage map, go to https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes.html and click on Coverage Map.

TollPass products not available at all locations or at locations operated by a Licensee. Please refer to your rental locations policies and/or offerings for toll products to determine availability of TollPass programs.

 WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.