Hello everyone, I'm planning to spend three days in San Francisco, but I've heard that the security is not good. Should I stay in Union Square first and then rent a car the next day, or should I rent a car and stay outside the city on the first day ?

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If you're just playing in the San Francisco area, you don't need to rent a car. Renting a car would be more trouble than it's worth, with expensive and difficult parking. It would be more suitable to rent a car after leaving San Francisco.

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Live near Union Square, don't go out at night, it's usually fine if you see a homeless person walking around. Rent a car after leaving San Francisco.

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