SMFUpdated September 25, 2026

Car rental at Sacramento airport

Sacramento · United States

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Sacramento airport (SMF) and where to find them. The airport is 16 km from Sacramento. See also the airport guide for general information.

All rental car agencies at SMF operate out of an on-airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Dedicated courtesy shuttle buses pick up passengers outside the baggage claim curb of each terminal roughly every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.

 

On-Site Rental Agencies

  • Alamo: 7:00 am to 0:30 am
  • Avis: 6:00 am to 0:00 am
  • Budget: 6:00 am to 0:00 am
  • Dollar: 6:00 am to 1:00 am
  • Enterprise: 7:00 am to 0:30 am
  • Hertz: 6:00 am to 1:00 am
  • National: 7:00 am to 0:30 am
  • Payless: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Thrifty: 6:00 am to 0:00 am
  • Zipcar: on-demand car sharing (prior membership required)
 

Car Rental Requirements

Renters must present a valid driver's license, an official passport or government ID, and a major credit card in the primary driver's name to cover the vehicle security deposit. The standard minimum rental age is 21, and underage driver surcharges generally apply to individuals between 21 and 24 years old.

Off-airport car and passenger van providers such as Airport Van Rental also provide services near the airfield, picking up pre-arranged reservations from designated ground transportation zones.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from SMF. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at SMF.

German Giudici

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