Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Kristin
Heading to the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival this summer? This three-day festival in San Francisco fusing music, food and art will take place on August 8-10. Renting a car is a convenient option for heading to the festival, as on-site parking is available. Here’s how to snag a cheap car rental for Outside Lands.
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How to Get a Cheap Rental Car for Outside Lands
Book early.
If you are planning to go to Outside Lands, it’s smart to book a rental car as soon as possible. Rental car companies can run out of vehicles during periods of high demand, so it’s best to book as early as possible. Choosing the “pay later” option allows you to reserve a car without paying anything until you pick it up. To get the best possible rate, ask AutoSlash for a free quote before booking.
Let AutoSlash track your reservation.
One of the benefits of booking a car rental early is that you can always rebook later if a better rate pops up before you leave for Outside Lands. AutoSlash will do this for free so you don’t have to spend hours constantly monitoring prices. We’ll track your reservation and send you an alert for any price drops before your trip so you can rebook at the cheaper rate.
Check both airport and off-airport rates.
Are you flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO)? An airport rental might be convenient, but it might not be the best deal. A short Uber ride to a nearby neighborhood rental location could cut your rate in half. Then again, off-airport rates aren’t always cheaper, so it pays to ask us for two separate quotes.
Make the most of a weekend rate.
Car rental companies can offer very attractive weekend promo rates—but it’s important to understand how pricing works. Knowing a little about rental car logic will help you get the most bang for your buck out of a weekend rental.
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Reserve parking in advance.
Outside Lands does not have on-site parking, but reserving off-site parking in San Francisco is possible if you plan ahead. Try to reserve a hotel or accommodation with parking, or check nearby parking spots with SpotHero.
Outside Lands Dates: August 8-10, 2025
The 2025 Outside Lands lineup includes a diverse mix of artists spanning several genres including hip-hop, rock, electronic and indie. The event will also feature culinary experiences from the region’s best restaurants and wineries.
A few of the most notable headliners this year include:
- Doja Cat
- Vampire Weekend
- Tyler, The Creator
- Hozier
- Gracie Abrams
- John Summit
- Doechii
- Jamie XX
- Beck
How to get to Outside Lands Music Festival: Outside Lands will take place at Golden Gate Park in the heart of San Francisco. On-site parking is not available. Many streets nearby will also be closed. To get to the festival, we recommend booking a nearby hotel with parking or finding a parking garage with available space and then walking or taking public transportation. You can also take a rideshare service to designated drop-off points outside the festival or use the Outside Lands prepaid shuttle service from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. If using a rideshare service or dropping someone off, the official drop-off points are Balboa & 30th Avenue and Irving St. between 25th and 27th Avenue.
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