South San Francisco travel guide
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You're Going to Love South San Francisco
With a population of 63,632, South San Francisco is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South San Francisco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in South San Francisco
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bertolucci's (421 Cypress Avenue) and Di Napoli Ristorante & Pizzeria (202 Grand Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit South San Francisco
How to Get to South San Francisco
Plane
When flying to South San Francisco, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South San Francisco include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to South San Francisco departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South San Francisco. The train journey from South San Francisco to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South San Francisco is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 9 miles from South San Francisco. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to South San Francisco using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to South San Francisco takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.
Airlines serving South San Francisco
Where to stay in popular areas of South San Francisco
Most booked hotels in South San Francisco
Renting a car in South San Francisco
Renting a car in South San Francisco costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Payless, Fox and Advantage are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South San Francisco is the Hertz branch at 177 S. Airport Blvd., which is 0 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in South San Francisco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South San Francisco is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South San Francisco
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$30/day