San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from AED 120

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 8/9 and drop-off date of 22/9. 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 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.23

Average price per day

AED 220

Cheapest price per day

AED 120

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 2 September 2025.

At AED 120/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 39 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 96 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 133+

Compact

Compact

AED 137+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 120+

Standard

Standard

AED 137+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 133+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 367+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 188+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 122+

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:

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

Toyota YarisAED 133/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mazda Mazda3AED 137/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Chevrolet SparkAED 137/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 AED 163. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Hyundai ElantraAED 120/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Chevrolet TraxAED 122/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Trax
Honda CivicAED 132/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in San Francisco, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 169, which is about 207% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco with deals as low as AED 126.66/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 128.42/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 7.8/10 with 112 reviews). Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 126 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Francisco is January, when you can expect to pay AED 158/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Francisco is July (AED 239/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 158

February

AED 180

March

AED 191

April

AED 202

May

AED 209

June

AED 217

July

AED 239

August

AED 231

September

AED 206

October

AED 198

November

AED 173

December

AED 209

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Kia Sorento 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. National 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 2 September 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

7.3
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.2
Fair
188 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
116 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
46 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
36 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
50 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
Okay
91 reviews6 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 2 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 220/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 131/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in San Francisco. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,559 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Francisco?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Francisco however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 45% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average AED 6,681 a month or AED 223 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Francisco car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in San Francisco for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in San Francisco, you can expect the average price to be around AED 0. Usually a Intermediate hire in San Francisco is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate for October, it will cost approximately AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 34+).

Electric

Electric

AED 50+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 34+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 135+

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