San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from AED 169

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 4/8 and drop-off date of 18/8. 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.
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San Francisco car rentals in 2026

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 6 June 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.88

Average price per day

AED 200

Cheapest price per day

AED 169

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 6 June 2026.

At AED 169/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 40 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 89 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 169+

Compact

Compact

AED 183+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 176+

Standard

Standard

AED 180+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 180+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 276+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 333+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 243+

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 224. Data was last updated on 6 June 2026.
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 169/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
BMW 2 Series CoupéAED 176/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 2 Series Coupé
Geely CoolrayAED 180/day
5
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A/C
Geely Coolray

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 187, which is about 222% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco with deals as low as AED 34.31/day found in the past two weeks. Fox is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 36.94/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 Thrifty (rated 5.0/10 with 119 reviews). Avis (rated 6.7/10 with 56 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 162/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Francisco is July (AED 235/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 162

February

AED 206

March

AED 217

April

AED 228

May

AED 224

June

AED 224

July

AED 235

August

AED 231

September

AED 202

October

AED 217

November

AED 195

December

AED 217

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla 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?

Avis has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Los Angeles Van Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in San Francisco at 1.

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 6 June 2026.

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
119 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.2

Avis

6.7
Okay
56 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Europcar

5.6
Fair
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.0

National

9.1
Wonderful
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.1

TravelCar

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

Bandago

1 location

Los Angeles Van Rentals

1 location

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 6 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 200/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 136/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    Europcar is one of the top picks in San Francisco. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,342 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 Sixt can potentially be 60% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average AED 5,750 a month or AED 192 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 Economy 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 Economy for July, it will cost approximately AED 285 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 6 June 2026.

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 45+).

Electric

Electric

AED 57+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 45+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 95+

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