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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from R1 022

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 17/6 and drop-off date of 3/7. 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.
San Francisco, CA, United States
May 16 — May 23
Driver's age: 26-65
San Francisco, CA, United States
Thu 16/5
Noon
Thu 23/5
Noon

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 9 May 2024.

January

R742

February

R891

March

R1 002

April

R1 002

May

R1 058

June

R1 095

July

R1 188

August

R1 151

September

R1 021

October

R1 021

November

R910

December

R965

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 hire in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 May 2024.

There are 38 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 99 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from R1 022 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

R1 035+

Compact

Compact

R1 022+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 010+

Standard

Standard

R1 077+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 121+

People carrier

People carrier

R2 099+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 758+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 537+

Compare available car types for rental in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 9 May 2024.

Small cars

R784 - R1 777

All Car Types

R960 - R1 863

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 059/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~R784/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 777/day). In fact, March is about 26% 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, renting a small car saves you 24% 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 R1 137/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~R885/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 403/day). In fact, January is about 23% 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, 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 hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 235/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~R922/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 018/day). In fact, July is about 26% 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, renting a large car 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 hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 224/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~R868/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 391/day). In fact, May is about 30% 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, renting a SUV saves you 12% 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:

Suzuki CiazR1 022/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR1 035/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Top rental agencies in San Francisco

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Francisco known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Francisco. Reviews were last updated on 9 May 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in San Francisco, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt in San Francisco. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8,9
Very Good
415 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,5

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

8,5

Value

8,4

Sixt

7,5
Good
155 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,5

Budget

7,4
Good
246 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Hertz

6,4
Okay
273 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,4

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
504 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Dollar

5,4
Fair
362 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,5

Avis

6,8
Okay
87 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Best San Francisco car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of R1 232. Data was last updated on 9 May 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in San Francisco. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Suzuki CiazR1 022/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR1 035/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 061/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 May 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Francisco?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in San Francisco from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (R1 010/day), Dollar (R1 061/day), and Thrifty (R1 758/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9,0 rating), Alamo (8,9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,6 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 R26,19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 178 and R1 702 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around R21 131 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 29% 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 hire 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 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 R0. 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 June, it will cost approximately R623 per day.

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Car hires by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 9 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R55+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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