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Small Cars
$78 - $146
All Car Types
$100 - $153
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in August when prices are $78 per day on average. $78 per day is 24% lower than the $103 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San Francisco. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $58 per day on average. $58 per day is 44% lower than the $103 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in May when prices are $107 per day on average. $107 per day is 23% lower than the $140 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San Francisco. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in November when prices are $75 per day on average. $75 per day is 38% lower than the $121 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San Francisco. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in August when prices are $101 per day on average. $101 per day is 29% lower than the $143 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in San Francisco. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $80 per day on average. $80 per day is 43% lower than the $141 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $65 per day on average. $65 per day is 52% lower than the $136 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The front desk manager was savvy and helpful. Good experience. Thanks!
8.0
Very good|Aug 2023
Easy pickup and drop off. No complaints, reasonable price.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great service and smooth pickup and delivery Would have liked longer hours to return the car
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
Unfortunately the car that was given to us was very dirty, it was dented and scratched and not operating in its most optimal condition.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Rep was professional service was quick
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
Budget was the only company with line at SFO pick-up, waited one hour. Got charged for fuel despite bringing back full tank.
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Information about Budget car rentals in San Francisco
How much will a Budget rental car in San Francisco cost in October?
$66 per day in San Francisco is the cheapest price for a car rental from Budget in October. However, you will find that the average Budget rental prices are closer to $141 per day in October, or $984 on average for a week. These rates are all based on prices from last October, so you may be able to find even better deals this year.
Does Budget have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Budget has 1 location at San Francisco Airport. You will find Budget located at 780 Mcdonnell Road.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San Francisco?
Budget has free cancellations on car rentals in San Francisco. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your rental last-minute. We recommend you call Budget for more information. San Francisco area phone numbers for Budget can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San Francisco in October?
Pickup truck rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Budget in San Francisco during the month of October. On average, Pickup truck rentals from Budget cost $82 per day, while the cheapest price found was $33 per day in October.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Francisco?
The cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Francisco is the Intermediate ($67/day on average). In the past year, 20% of our users who rented a car from Budget chose the Intermediate for its cost savings. A Intermediate also happens to be 65% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Budget in San Francisco.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in San Francisco?
There are 6 Budget car rental locations in San Francisco. According to our users, the most popular Budget location in San Francisco is located at 780 Mcdonnell Road. 71% of our users who rented a car from Budget in San Francisco did so from this location in the past year.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
The number of operators available for cars in San Francisco is 96 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
Among different countries, including San Francisco, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Francisco?
To rent a car in San Francisco, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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