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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from ฿856

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 18/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. 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.
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San Francisco car rentals in 2025

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 20 June 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿39.99

Average price per day

฿1,379

Cheapest price per day

฿856

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 20 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 ฿856/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿856+

Compact

Compact

฿1,028+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿943+

Standard

Standard

฿1,075+

Full-size

Full-size

฿1,072+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,991+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,566+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿1,907+

Compare car rental deals in San Francisco by type

Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris฿856/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿899/day
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Toyota Yaris
BYD ATTO 3฿1,028/day
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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 ฿1,294. Data was last updated on 20 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.
Toyota Yaris฿856/day
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Toyota Yaris฿899/day
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Toyota Corolla฿943/day
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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 ฿1,540/day – about 2,658% 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 ฿916.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at ฿916.34/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 7.7/10 with 117 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 ฿1,409. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,294 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 ฿1,409. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,294 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,409

February

฿1,606

March

฿1,704

April

฿1,803

May

฿1,868

June

฿1,999

July

฿2,294

August

฿2,130

September

฿1,901

October

฿1,803

November

฿1,573

December

฿1,868

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 Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass 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 20 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.

Sixt

7.7
Good
117 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
124 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.4
Fair
196 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Dollar

5.2
Fair
115 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
48 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
47 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Avis

6.7
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.3
Okay
94 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

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 20 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,379/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,245/day from Hertz, booked on Jun. 15.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around ฿9,656 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Prices can be as low as ฿41,383 if you consider booking with Hertz. That price represents savings of 10% compared to the San Francisco average. The monthly cost of a car rental in San Francisco is on average ฿41,383 (฿1,379/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 Supplier choice to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Supplier choice car hire in July to be on average ฿1,314 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 20 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿30+).

Electric

Electric

฿30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿35+

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