4.0

I needed a car at the last minute and this was the easiest place to rent one. Close to Bart (5 blocks), buses are right on Telegraph. One day rental, Collision Insurance and Tax was just under $44.… more

Carol G.

2009-09-22

5.0

I don't really care that the cars aren't the newest models on the market; in fact, I prefer it, because I'd sooner drive something that doesn't look like it should be in a showroom. The rental rates… more

Amelia I.

2009-09-11

5.0

I must admit that I wasn't to keen on BART-ing it over to Oakland to rent a car, when I literally passed a couple agencies next to my downtown SF hotel.But... it was totally worth it. Way cheaper than… more

Peter S.

2009-09-09

5.0

My mom was coming to town for two weeks and there was no way I was going to play chauffeur. A friend told me about the Relic. Qualities that made me look are: locally owned, don't need to go to the… more

Aaron S.

2009-05-27

4.0

Needed a car for a quick three-day retreat on a budget, and made a reservation at trusty (or so I thought) Enterprise as i usually do. I was in a bit of a rush the day of the reservation, so I was a… more

Rona F.

2009-04-19

1.0

This place is horrible! About a year ago, my car was stolen from in front of my place in Berkeley. I went to Rent-A-Relic to rent a car to get me to work for the rest of the week on the advice of a… more

Karyn W.

2009-03-06

4.0

After reading my review one of the owners contacted me and worked with me to rectify my unhappiness. They were polite and really tried to understand why I gave them a low review. This extra service… more

Nikki c.

2009-02-04

4.0

I needed a car for jus ta bit. Always way cheaper than anyone else. Pretty nice people. No weird attempts at upsells. Better than the big chains. more

mitch m.

2009-01-11

5.0

these guys are great. they deliver a reliable (if not always plush) car for cheap- without trying to up sell extra crap. they are on their game and nice to boot. i wouldn't rent from someone else… more

Raphael C.

2008-10-31

5.0

Rent-a-Relic is so good! Here's whyThe cars are all beaters, it's true. However they always work and you get a good price on them.No mofo-ing hidden fees.Really nice, reticent gentleman trio customer… more

Professor H.

2008-09-27

5.0

They offer stellar service and a great deal -- better than any of the big car rental places and with none of the hassle, i.e., they won't try and "upgrade" you to an SUV. The car interior did smell a… more

Billy A.

2008-07-05

5.0

Another thriving small business in Temescal. Here is example of a neighborhood oriented small business competing is a very competative market - and winning. You don't have to go to a national chain… more

Ben G.

2008-06-09

5.0

I can't claim to have done a comprehensive price comparison of car rental places in the Bay Area, but this one. has the cheapest rates I've yet found: $30/day, including 100 miles per day.Casual,… more

Kolya R.

2008-05-22

5.0

I heard about these guys when I took my car in for service my mechanics in Berkeley. They offered me a NICE 19.99/day rate as a courtesy discount from my mechanic's shop.One of the owners, Todd,… more

Barbara Y.

2008-01-29

4.0

I"ve been renting from these guys for years. It's only $24.99 per day or something like $114 per week which gives you 100 free miles a day as well, usually a better deal than Enterprise or some of… more

Diana S.

2008-01-08

5.0

I rented from Rent-A-Relic for years before I bought a car. My brother had recommended them and I never had a bad experience. Their cars are nothing fancy, but they always run well and are… more

DeAnna T.

2007-11-30

4.0

One car, two days, 600 miles - $125. No joke. I'm unsure it'll have a CD player, though, and it definitely won't have an iPod jack. But I can deal with a 7-year old Ford Focus for that price. more

Adam M.

2007-08-16