San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from C$ 32

San Francisco, CA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
San Francisco, CA, United States
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San Francisco car rentals in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.62

Average price per day

C$ 73

Cheapest price per day

C$ 32

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 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 54

February

C$ 64

March

C$ 71

April

C$ 78

May

C$ 78

June

C$ 79

July

C$ 86

August

C$ 83

September

C$ 74

October

C$ 74

November

C$ 66

December

C$ 70

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 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 19 March 2024.

In San Francisco, there are 98 active rental locations from 37 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in San Francisco in the past week - currently priced from C$ 32/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 32+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 34+

Standard

Standard

C$ 43+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 42+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 60+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 46+

Premium

Premium

C$ 44+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 50+

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 64 - C$ 101

All Car Types

C$ 67 - C$ 115

To rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 101/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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 14% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 78/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 101/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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 15% 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 130/day). In fact, January is about 39% 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 9% 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. Here are the best San Francisco large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 82/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 99/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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. Here are the best San Francisco SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 125/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 174/day). In fact, March is about 29% 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 27% 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. Here are the best San Francisco van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 37/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 112/day). In fact, December is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a pick-up truck saves you 60% 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 luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 111/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 149/day). In fact, January is about 36% 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. Here are the best San Francisco luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 160/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~C$ 121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 214/day). In fact, January is about 25% 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 43% 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.

Honda FitC$ 32/day
2
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Honda Fit

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 19 March 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Francisco, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8.8
Very good
414 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very good
382 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Sixt

7.6
Good
151 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.5

Budget

7.3
Good
243 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 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
504 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.5
Fair
360 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Avis

6.9
Okay
87 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Best San Francisco car rental deals found

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 C$ 43. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in San Francisco. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Honda FitC$ 32/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan SentraC$ 34/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Hyundai KonaC$ 42/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona

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 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 73/day when booking a rental car in San Francisco. The best deal a user found was for C$ 33/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car rental 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: Fox (C$ 34/day), Thrifty (C$ 42/day), and Turo (C$ 60/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.0 rating), Alamo (8.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in San Francisco.

  • What are gas prices like in San Francisco?

    The average gas price in San Francisco is C$ 1.62/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 72 and C$ 105 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Fox is one of the most popular car rental companies in San Francisco, offering car rentals for around C$ 429 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 27% to make it a great deal in San Francisco. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in San Francisco.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in San Francisco can be found for about C$ 1,838, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 61 a day. Book with Economy Rent a Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 63% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Francisco.

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

    C$ 90 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in San Francisco, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to San Francisco, then opt for a Intermediate rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 73/day.

  • What car do most people rent in San Francisco?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to San Francisco is Intermediate (Nissan Rogue) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Luxury car rentals in San Francisco

Find luxury car rental deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Francisco cost an average of C$ 63 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car rentals in San Francisco. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Audi A4C$ 50/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 51/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Chrysler 300C$ 52/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300

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$ 65 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in San Francisco. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 60/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Toyota SiennaC$ 61/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Toyota SiennaC$ 62/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 28+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 28+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 34+

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