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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, United States
18 Dec — 25 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
San Francisco, CA, United States
Mon 18/12
Noon
Mon 25/12
Noon

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 11 December 2023.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.71

Average price per day

AED 218

Cheapest price per day

AED 166

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 11 December 2023.

January

AED 165

February

AED 198

March

AED 205

April

AED 216

May

AED 212

June

AED 216

July

AED 238

August

AED 231

September

AED 201

October

AED 201

November

AED 183

December

AED 212

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.

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 11 December 2023.

Small cars

AED 83 - AED 352

All Car Types

AED 179 - AED 504

To rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 235/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 83/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 352/day). In fact, February is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a small car saves you 27% 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.

To rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 259/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 346/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a medium car saves you 19% 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.

To rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 337/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 174/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 718/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a large car is 6% 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 rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 285/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 183/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 419/day). In fact, January is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a SUV saves you 11% 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.

To rent a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 328/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 143/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 777/day). In fact, March is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a van is 4% 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 rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 386/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 212/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 1,040/day). In fact, June is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a luxury car is 18% 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 rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 407/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 202/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 653/day). In fact, November is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a convertible is 22% 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.

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 December 2023.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Francisco, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Sixt in San Francisco. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
383 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
414 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Sixt

7.5
Good
150 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

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

7.4

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.5
Okay
243 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

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

6.0

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

7.0

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 December 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 218/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 166/day from Alamo, booked on Dec. 10.

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 AED 4.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 212 and AED 306 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Hertz is one of the top picks in San Francisco. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,547 per week on average.

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

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 30% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Francisco, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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 Alamo can potentially be 52% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average AED 6,629 a month or AED 221 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Francisco car hire.

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in San Francisco, making it the most popular option.

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