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National car rental deals in San Francisco, California
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Small Cars
$65 - $225
All Car Types
$117 - $181
The best time to rent a Small car from National in San Francisco, California is in February when prices are $65 per day on average. $65 per day is 55% lower than the $144 average yearly price for a National Small rental in San Francisco. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from National in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Small rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from National in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $43 per day on average. $43 per day is 61% lower than the $111 average yearly price for a National Medium rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from National in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Medium rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from National in San Francisco, California is in April when prices are $58 per day on average. $58 per day is 63% lower than the $155 average yearly price for a National Large rental in San Francisco. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from National in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Large rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from National in San Francisco, California is in December when prices are $122 per day on average. $122 per day is 25% lower than the $163 average yearly price for a National SUV rental in San Francisco. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from National in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from National in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $115 per day on average. $115 per day is 30% lower than the $165 average yearly price for a National Van rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from National in San Francisco, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Van rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from National in San Francisco, California is in November when prices are $111 per day on average. $111 per day is 22% lower than the $143 average yearly price for a National Luxury rental in San Francisco. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from National in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are $133 per day on average. $133 per day is 24% lower than the $174 average yearly price for a National Convertible rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from National in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Convertible rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
Not sure what happened, I was told I had to go to an off site location in San Francisco vs the airport location. Why would I do that as my return flight was hours before the off airport location would open. Canceled the reservation booked with a vendor at airport
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Wonderful|May 2022
Pick up and drop off was super easy and they gave us a free upgrade! Really smooth ride all the way.
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Information about National car rentals in San Francisco
Does National have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that National has at San Francisco Airport can be found at 780 North Mcdonnell Rd.
Does National offer free car rental cancellation in San Francisco?
Yes, National has free cancellation for rental cars in San Francisco. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call National at one of their San Francisco locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from National while in San Francisco in August?
According to our data, Full-size vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to rent from National while visiting San Francisco in August. Based on National car rental prices in August last year, you can expect the average price for Full-size rentals to be $70/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as $65/day last August, which means you may be able to find similar rental prices this year on momondo.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from National in San Francisco?
Renting a Intermediate is the cheapest type of car available from National in San Francisco. Renting a Intermediate from National costs $73/day on average (38% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 15% of our users opted for a Intermediate to save money on their car rental in San Francisco.
How many National car rental locations are there in San Francisco?
National currently operates out of 7 locations in San Francisco. The most popular car rental location National has in San Francisco is located at 780 North Mcdonnell Rd. Over the past 12 months, 85% of our users that searched for National rentals in San Francisco happened to rent their vehicle from the 780 North Mcdonnell Rd location.
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 97 as of July 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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