
Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from ฿929
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 19/6 and drop-off date of 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Popular car types in San Francisco
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 June 2025.
In San Francisco, there are 96 active hire locations from 39 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco in the past week - currently priced from ฿929/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:
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Best car rental deals found in San Francisco
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of ฿1,347. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in San Francisco. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Cheapflights insights for San Francisco car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Francisco, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco?
For the best savings on car hire in San Francisco, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,534/day – about 2,639% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just ฿973.30/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at ฿1,210.26/day.
What is the best car rental company in San Francisco?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Francisco is Sixt (rated 7.6/10 with 118 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 124 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco?
At San Francisco, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,403. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,285 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Francisco, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,403. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,285 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,403
February
฿1,599
March
฿1,697
April
฿1,795
May
฿1,860
June
฿2,024
July
฿2,285
August
฿2,122
September
฿1,893
October
฿1,795
November
฿1,567
December
฿1,893
What car do most people hire in San Francisco?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Francisco are the following: SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar), Full-size cars (Ford Expedition or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Francisco?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Francisco at 7.
Top rental agencies in San Francisco
Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Francisco known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Francisco. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Thrifty. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around ฿14,928 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Francisco?
Yes, renting a vehicle in San Francisco for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in San Francisco for a weekend?
Car hire prices in San Francisco are typically ฿0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in July to be on average ฿1,360 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco
Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 11 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿30+).