Car rentals in Chinatown, San Francisco

In the past week, our users have found Chinatown car rental prices for as low as $49/day and as high as $93/day, which is a 48% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in Chinatown is $70/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.

The cheapest rental car company in Chinatown is Sixt. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices as low as $48/day from Sixt.

If you plan on visiting Chinatown, consider renting a car from Sixt, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 1 location. 4 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

SUV cars are the preferred type of car to rent while visiting Chinatown. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average rental price of $105 per day. While 40% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

The cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in San Francisco are SoMa and Tenderloin. At the moment, Budget in SoMa has an average rental price of $34 per day. In Tenderloin you can find a $36 per day average rental price from Dollar.

Most people tend to rent a car in Chinatown for 9 days which costs, on average, $53 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $360 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $150. $1,818 is the average cost of a month-long Chinatown road trip car rental.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $27 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Chinatown during this month tend to be $73 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Chinatown car rental at least 7 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Chinatown refresh daily.

There are 11 operators available for cars in Chinatown as of June 2026.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Chinatown. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

To rent a car in Chinatown, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.