San Francisco

Budget Rental Cars in San Francisco

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 13/1 and drop-off date of 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular Budget 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 16 December 2025.
Economy

Economy

C$ 41+

Compact

Compact

C$ 40+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 42+

Standard

Standard

C$ 60+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 48+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 95+

Premium

Premium

C$ 62+

Convertible

Convertible

C$ 70+

Compare Budget rental car types 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 16 December 2025.

Small cars

C$ 57 - C$ 97

All Car Types

C$ 72 - C$ 126

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a small car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to rent a small car from Budget is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your small car rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a medium car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to rent a medium car from Budget is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your medium car rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a large car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to rent a large car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your large car rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a SUV from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to rent a SUV from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your SUV rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a van from Budget in San Francisco is May. The most expensive time to rent a van from Budget is September. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your van rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck from Budget in San Francisco is June. The most expensive time to rent a pick-up truck from Budget is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your pick-up truck rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a luxury car from Budget in San Francisco is March. The most expensive time to rent a luxury car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your luxury car rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a convertible from Budget in San Francisco is February. The most expensive time to rent a convertible from Budget is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your convertible rental from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Audi A3C$ 40/day
4
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A/C
Audi A3
Kia RioC$ 41/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Budget locations in San Francisco

Find Budget car rental locations in San Francisco including addresses, phone numbers, and reviews.

Budget

7.2
Good
133 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Best San Francisco Car Rental Deals from Budget

Check out some of the best deals for Budget car rentals in San Francisco recently found.
Audi A3C$ 40/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Jeep WranglerC$ 40/day
4
M
A/C
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda Mazda2C$ 41/day
2
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda2

Budget Car rental FAQs

  • Does San Francisco Airport have Budget rental cars?

    Yes there is a Budget located at San Francisco Airport. Their address is 780 Mcdonnell Road.

  • Can I cancel my Budget car rental in San Francisco?

    If you rent a car from Budget in San Francisco, you can enjoy the advantage of free cancellation. Please note that last-minute cancellations may incur a fee. Should you have specific questions regarding fees and the agency's cancellation policies, click here for a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.

  • What is the most popular Budget rental car in San Francisco?

    Looking to rent a car in San Francisco? Budget has the most popular car type available, namely SUV. On average, the daily cost of renting SUV is C$ 40, but it's worth noting that some users have discovered rates as low as C$ 40 per day.

  • How many locations does Budget have in San Francisco?

    Budget operates in San Francisco with 6 different locations. According to our user data, the most popular location for Budget in San Francisco is situated at 333 O'farrell Street.

Budget Luxury Car Rentals in San Francisco

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in San Francisco from Budget.
BMW 7 SeriesC$ 76/day
5
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A/C
BMW 7 Series
Buick LaCrosseC$ 79/day
5
4
M
A/C
Buick LaCrosse
Buick LaCrosseC$ 79/day
5
4
M
A/C
Buick LaCrosse

Van rentals in San Francisco

Find van rental deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in San Francisco cost an average of C$ 144 per day. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2025.
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 89/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Kia SedonaC$ 89/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Sedona
Ford TransitC$ 91/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Transit

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