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Avis, San Francisco - Howard Street Car Rental

Avis 1000+ ratings, 3 reviews

San Francisco, California, United States

6.2 / 10 Average

Avis - San Francisco - Howard Street Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

821 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103, United States

Telephone

415-227-4227

Pick-up Instructions

Local Office DirectionsnAvis is located between 4th&5th streets, across from the Marcone Convention Center. FROM I-80 EAST, exit at 4th St. (the last San Francisco exit). Turn left on Bryant St, left on 3rd St., left on Howard St, cross 4th St&location is on the left. FROM I-80 WEST, exit 2C to merge onto Fremont St. Turn left onto Howard St&location is on the left.

Drop-off Instructions

Not AcceptednRental vehicle must be returned during office hours. NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available. If customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle&all charges (including any damages the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed out on the following business day.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:00 -12:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -12:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -14:00
08:00 -12:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -12:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -12:00

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards(pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Seat Ibiza

Opel Corsa Or Similar

Renault Twingo

Fiat Doblo

Ford Fiesta Or Similar

Toyota Yaris Aut

Nissan Versa

Seat Ibiza

Volkswagen Golf

Toyota Starlet

Volkswagen Golf

Peugeot 3008 Or Similar

Chevrolet Spark Or Similar

Kia K4

Skoda Scala

Nissan Sentra Or Similar

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Seat Ibiza

Opel Corsa Or Similar

Renault Twingo

Fiat Doblo

Ford Fiesta Or Similar

Toyota Yaris Aut

Nissan Versa

Seat Ibiza

Volkswagen Golf

Toyota Starlet

Volkswagen Golf

Peugeot 3008 Or Similar

Chevrolet Spark Or Similar

Kia K4

Skoda Scala

Nissan Sentra Or Similar

Chevrolet Lacetti

Bmw 1 Series

Fiat 500x

Renault Clio

Proton Persona Or Similar

Toyota Crown Or Similar

Fiat 500 Cabrio

Renault Clio St

Mg Hs

Kia K5 Or Similar

Peugeot 508

Hyundai Tucson

Vauxhall Corsa

Nissan Qashqai Or Similar

Toyota Camry Or Similar

Toyota Corolla Or Similar

Nissan Altima

Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Or Similar

Audi A3

Tesla Short Range Model 3 Or Similar

Ford Focus (manual)

Fiat Egea Diesel

Nissan Altima Or Similar

Toyota Camry Hybrid Or Similar

Nissan Murano Or Similar

Ford Everest-4wd

Tesla Model Y

Iveco Daily

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

Kia Niro Or Similar

Volkswagen Golf Gti

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

Mini Cooper Cabrio

Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar

Volvo V60

Hyundai Elantra Or Similar

Bmw 7-series, Audi A8

W4 Toyota Hilux Ute

Volvo Xc90 Or Similar

Suzuki Ignis

Ford Mustang Gt Premium

Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats

Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar

Metre Truck Lift

Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar

Audi A3 Cabrio

Gmc Yukon Denali Or Similar

Cubic Metre Van

Audi Q8 E-tron

E8 Tesla Model 3 Lr

Tesla Long Range Model 3

Ford Lightning Or Similar

Chevrolet Bolt

Ford Mustang Mach-e Or Similar

Mazda Cx-50 Or Similar

Peugeot E-2008

Kia Niro Ev

Chevrolet Bolt

Chevrolet Bolt Ev Or Similar

Toyota Camry Or Similar

Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar

Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar

Chevrolet Trax

Mercedes-benz Gls450 Or Similar

Mercedes Gla

Bmw 2 Series Coupe

Toyota Rav4 Or Similar

12 Seat Bus

Chevrolet Spark Or Similar

Cadillac Ct5 Or Similar

Range Rover Sport, Bmw X7, Mercedes Gls

Toyota Sienna Or Similar

Mitsubishi Xpander

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200-25030-60

Other car models

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200-30030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, AMEX, UnionPay

Visa Master DinersClub JCB Discover AMEX UnionPay

UnionPay is not accepted.

Note that two credit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: Tesla Model Y, Iveco Daily, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model Y, Kia Niro Or Similar, Volkswagen Golf Gti, Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, Mini Cooper Cabrio, Mercedes-benz C300 Or Similar, Volvo V60, Hyundai Elantra Or Similar, Bmw 7-series, Audi A8, W4 Toyota Hilux Ute, Volvo Xc90 Or Similar, Suzuki Ignis, Ford Mustang Gt Premium, Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats, Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar, Metre Truck Lift, Ford Transit 12-passenger Van Rwd Or Similar, Audi A3 Cabrio, Gmc Yukon Denali Or Similar, Cubic Metre Van, Audi Q8 E-tron, E8 Tesla Model 3 Lr, Tesla Long Range Model 3, Ford Lightning Or Similar, Chevrolet Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-e Or Similar, Mazda Cx-50 Or Similar, Peugeot E-2008, Kia Niro Ev, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Bolt Ev Or Similar, Toyota Camry Or Similar, Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar, Jeep Wrangler 2-door Or Similar, Chevrolet Trax, Mercedes-benz Gls450 Or Similar, Mercedes Gla, Bmw 2 Series Coupe, Toyota Rav4 Or Similar, 12 Seat Bus, Chevrolet Spark Or Similar, Cadillac Ct5 Or Similar, Range Rover Sport, Bmw X7, Mercedes Gls, Toyota Sienna Or Similar, Mitsubishi Xpander

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Supplier Translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Renters who have indicated a country of residence outside of the United States or Canada will be also required to present A return airline ticket.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Not allowed:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Mexico

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 250

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Theft Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

11.2 mi from San Francisco Airport

Railway Stations

0.6 mi from San Francisco

0.8 mi from Embarcadero

1 mi from Amtrak Station SFC

Hotels

0.5 mi from Americania Hotel

0.5 mi from Hotel G San Francisco

0.5 mi from Yotel San Francisco

Other Landmarks

0.7 mi from InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

0.9 mi from San Francisco City Hall

1.4 mi from Coit Tower

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Map view of Avis Store Location
coordinates: 37.782777777778 -122.40305555556

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Guest Reviews

Total points: 6.2 / 10 Average

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins
  • Marcia McCarthy

    San Francisco

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, March 3, 2025

    No need to queue.
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  • Dora Edgeworth

    San Francisco

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, October 4, 2021

    Quite good, and it's considered cheap in the US.
    Read More >
  • Venus Wells

    San Francisco

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, July 27, 2020

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  • Phoenix Barnard

    San Francisco

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, July 27, 2020

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  • Atwood Walsh

    San Francisco

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, June 13, 2020

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  • Truman Colclough

    San Francisco

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, February 25, 2018

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  • John Bellamy

    San Francisco

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, October 17, 2015

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  • Colby

    San Francisco

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, March 21, 2014

    The company's service is good, but the final charges were unclear. We were not sure why additional fees were added.
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What's the address of the rental location?

821 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103, United States

What is the Telephone Number?

415-227-4227

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Not AcceptednRental vehicle must be returned during office hours. NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available. If customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle&all charges (including any damages the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed out on the following business day.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Supplier Translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies.

    Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Renters who have indicated a country of residence outside of the United States or Canada will be also required to present A return airline ticket.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    11.2 mi from San Francisco Airport

  • Railway Stations

    0.6 mi from San Francisco

    0.8 mi from Embarcadero

    1 mi from Amtrak Station SFC

  • Hotels

    0.5 mi from Americania Hotel

    0.5 mi from Hotel G San Francisco

    0.5 mi from Yotel San Francisco

  • Other Landmarks

    0.7 mi from InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

    0.9 mi from San Francisco City Hall

    1.4 mi from Coit Tower

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