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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from ฿845

San Francisco, CA, United States
7 Dec — 14 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
San Francisco, CA, United States
Thu 7/12
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San Francisco car rentals in 2023

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 November 2023.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

฿45.56

Average price per day

฿47

Cheapest price per day

฿33

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Francisco?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Francisco and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 November 2023.

January

฿1,564

February

฿1,877

March

฿1,947

April

฿2,051

May

฿2,016

June

฿2,051

July

฿2,260

August

฿2,190

September

฿1,912

October

฿1,912

November

฿1,738

December

฿2,016

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 30 November 2023.

In San Francisco, there are 96 active hire locations from 37 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco in the past week - currently priced from ฿845/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Francisco to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 November 2023.

Small cars

฿1,540 - ฿2,986

All Car Types

฿1,887 - ฿3,979

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,166/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~฿1,540/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,986/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,438/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~฿1,488/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿3,144/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,976/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~฿1,183/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,087/day). In fact, January is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a large car is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,879/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~฿1,803/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,282/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿3,869/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States (~฿3,023/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,482/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a van is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿3,232/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~฿1,713/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿6,536/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a luxury car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿3,411/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~฿2,627/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿13,623/day). In fact, July is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a convertible is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda City฿845/day
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Honda City
Honda Fit฿849/day
4
5
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Honda Fit
Nissan Almera฿1,099/day
2
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Nissan Almera

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 30 November 2023.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Francisco, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
413 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
383 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Sixt

7.5
Good
148 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
238 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.5
Okay
243 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
500 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.5
Fair
358 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Avis

7.0
Good
87 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Best San Francisco car rental deals found

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 ฿1,146. Data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
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.

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 30 November 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,646/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,148/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 26.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Francisco?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Francisco from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (฿845/day), Thrifty (฿1,146/day), and Dollar (฿1,191/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Francisco?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.1 rating), Alamo (8.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Francisco.

What are petrol prices like in San Francisco?

The average price of petrol in San Francisco is ฿45.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,050 and ฿2,961 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Alamo?

Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around ฿12,938 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 30% to make it a great deal in San Francisco. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

Prices can be as low as ฿55,448 if you consider booking with Hertz. That price represents savings of 61% compared to the San Francisco average. The monthly cost of a car rental in San Francisco is on average ฿55,448 (฿1,848/day).

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 Economy to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in December to be on average ฿2,145 per day.

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

The most popular car to hire while in San Francisco is the Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle.

Van rentals in San Francisco

Find van rental deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Francisco cost an average of ฿2,996 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the San Francisco area at the moment. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
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