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What is the cheapest rental car agency in San Francisco?
The cheapest rental cars in San Francisco are generally found through Turo. When booking with Turo, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $4/day. The average price to rent a car in San Francisco is $56/day.
What car rental company in San Francisco has the most locations?
Hertz has the most locations of any rental car company in San Francisco, with 11 locations.
What car do most people rent in San Francisco?
The Toyota RAV4 is the most popular car to rent in San Francisco, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Toyota RAV4 rentals for as low as $23/day in San Francisco, though on average you can expect prices to be around $78/day. Another popular car to rent in San Francisco is the Toyota Corolla for an average of $70/day, and deals as low as $18/day.
San Francisco, California car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in San Francisco that's right for you
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$35 - $52
All Car Types
$57 - $78
The average price of a small car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $46. The cheapest time to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $35 per day. A small car rental is typically 33% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $67. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A medium car rental is typically 5% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $64. The cheapest time to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $52 per day. A large car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in San Francisco, the United States is $72. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $58 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in San Francisco, the United States is $106. The cheapest time to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $83 per day. A van rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck rental in San Francisco, the United States is $60. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just $39 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a luxury car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $80. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just $67 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for San Francisco luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible rental in San Francisco, the United States is $88. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just $75 per day. A convertible rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a vehicle rental in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
Refused to serve me and help resolve an issue with an international card, went on break instead
4.0
Mediocre|Sep 2023
I rented a car from Triffty and received the updated rental receipt. They made me pay another amount of money and I don’t know why. Also, I haven’t received my money back for switched services.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Awful pick up experience. Reserved car for pickup at 12pm, arrived at check in desk at 11:15am as I wanted to ensure I picked up the car on time. Waited in the queue for over an hour to be seen, whereupon I was told I would need to wait over an hour to get my car. All told, I left with the car at 3:30pm, three and a half hours after my scheduled pick up time!!! The car itself was fine but the pick up experience was horrendous and over booked. Avoid
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They have an average 2-3 hour wait time to pick up a car you reserved. They charged us an extra driver fee even though we are married and they are not supposed to do that in California, then refused to reverse it. By far the worst rental experience I have ever had and I will never rent from them again.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
I had the “manager’s special” but I didn’t know it involved an electric car. I told them I haven’t driven or recharged one before so they gave me an ICE (internal combustion engine … a gas powered car) and charged me $40/day extra! I was visiting a first cousin who was in a San Francisco hospital and recently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you Thrifty for punishing a lifelong gas engine driver who can’t afford and never driven a California-approved electric vehicle! Felt like they were, in effect, saying if you’re too old, stupid or incompetent to drive an electric car … you’ll be sorry you chose us … oy vey!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Kayak.com scammed me by presenting text and a picture of a internal combustion engine powered SUV while reserving me an electric vehicle based on the reservation code according to Thrifty. No one ever answered my calls. The chatbot's only response was to contact the company which then proceeded to charge me $198 for reserving then immediately returning the electric vehicle which wasn't even fully charged. I do not intend to ever use product or service again. Very very disappointed in your product, customer service and company. Never again and I will do my best to share this experience with anyone who cares to listen, read or learn about my terrible experience.
The line to pickup was very long, but I signed up for Avis preferred (a free signup) while in line and I got much faster service. The car was very nice and drop off was great.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I wanted to provide some feedback to Kayak because there may have been a misleading claim made on my rental. When I went online to do my booking originally, it very clearly stated on the KAYAK website that I would receive a "Mystery Car" at Avis but spelled out that it would be a "sedan that seats 4 people". When I got to the AVIS counter in SFO, they said that it was a mystery car so it was up to them to issue any four door car, so they gave me a pickup truck which was not very satisfactory. First of all, it was not a sedan and second, the trunk at the back was an open bed which made it awkward to travel with exposed luggage. I pleaded with the counter agent that the website specified a sedan with four doors and they asked for my reservation and apparently it just showed a 4 door vehicle and did not specify a sedan, like the KAYAK website did originally when I hit the confirm button on the reservation. I would like to know how this happened because the only reason I proceeded to make the reservation is because the website specified a "sedan with 4 doors" but when the booking partner who provided the deal sent me the confirmation, sedan did not appear to be listed. I really don't appreciate this as to me, it is false advertisement and misleading sales tactics. I could care less what sedan they gave me as long as it was a sedan. But they insisted, all they had was the pickup truck which did not make my vacation enjoyable at all. I reached out to the partner that made the booking with AVIS and they suggested it is likely KAYAK's issue in what they may have printed in the ad. Regardless, I was the one who was out in the end, as I had an uncomfortable ride and ended up paying at least the amount of gas.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Easy!
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
the minivan was nice, but they were incredibly disorganized and inefficient on pickup. Drop-off was fine, but I will likely never choose one of their vehicles again because of the pickup experience.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
I was told the only vehicle available was a large pick-up truck
Horrible experience, never been so rudely treated and lied to in all my years as a business traveler. Trying to force you to buy extra insurance under the premise that the car has NO insurance at all and they can not rent out a car w/o insurance. When I explained that according to the law, all rental car has basic insurance and that my Amex card will cover the CDW he became very rude and did everything he could to prevent us from renting the car. Asking for our passports, never under my 20+ years renting cars in the USA have we even been asked to show passports and then he demanded that we show him our international driver's licenses. Did not know that such a thing even existed anymore, it's just a translation. So we had to cancel the whole thing and take the long trip back to SFO airport Worst ever
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
Europcar is not in the terminal. They did not have my reservation. I had to rent from another company. They are not refunding my rental fee.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
During reservation, we had selected option for the car rental at the airport terminal and not offsite. After reaching to the airport we realized that the car rental was offsite. Moreover, we were not informed anywhere during reservation that they close at 12:30 am. We reached there at midnight and they were closed. We booked the car but we lost the money and had to book another from the airport from what was available from a different car company,
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Good agent at San Francisco Airport Fox rental company: Edgar.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Friendly staff; Wait time reasonable. My only complaint is that I was “upgraded” to a larger car. I should have declined the offer but I was tired and wanted to get going. Would have much preferred a smaller car. My bad.
4.0
Mediocre|Nov 2022
First thing said to me was "you're early". I was 50 minutes ahead of schedule due to a fast flight and faster-than-expected transit from gate to car agency. I overheard other representatives imposing penalties for dropping the car off (or picking up) earlier or later than the booked time. In the end, I managed to get what I needed, but I got the sense that part of the business model is "gotcha" fees imposed above and beyond. I would expect a fee if you keep the car longer than the agreed number of days, but imposing fees fro dropping off early?! Vehicle also was unable to connect to my phone via bluetooth or USB.
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
10.0
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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Quick facts about car rentals in San Francisco
Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in San Francisco
Most Popular Agency
Turo
Popular Car Types
Intermediate, Economy, Compact
Cheapest Rental Car
$5
Most Popular Model
Toyota RAV4
The most popular San Francisco car rental agency found on momondo this month is Turo. Other top choices for car rental companies are Movly and Priceless
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in San Francisco in the past 72 hours: Intermediate, Economy, Compact.
The lowest price for a rental car in San Francisco is $5/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $56/day.
The most popular car model to rent in San Francisco in the past 7 days is the Toyota RAV4. Our users also prefer the Toyota Corolla as an alternative.
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in San Francisco so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much will it cost to rent a car in San Francisco, California in July?
Our data shows that for weekend car rental deals during July in San Francisco, you can expect to pay around $83. A particularly good deal might be around $23, which is the lowest quote for San Francisco we've seen so far. Stretching your rental over seven days shifts the price range to about $26 to $76.
Is there a fee to cancel my San Francisco, California car rental?
The majority of the San Francisco car rental agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car rental centers in San Francisco such as Sixt, Budget, and Fox often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.
What is the best type of car to rent in San Francisco during July?
The best way to enjoy the sites in San Francisco during the month of July is in a Convertible rental car. You are less likely to run into any instances of precipitation or colder weather, because San Francisco has an average temperature of 60.8 °F and average rainfall of 0″ during the month of July. Renting a Convertible in San Francisco will cost you $124/day on average.
What is the speed limit in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco’s speed limit is 25 mph when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighborhoods. The suburban speed limit in San Francisco is 75 mph and the speed limit for highways is 75 mph. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.
What car rental company has the Ford Escape in San Francisco?
Thrifty is the most popular car rental company offering Ford Escape rentals in San Francisco. The cost to rent the Ford Escape from Thrifty is $83/day on average.
What is the weather like in San Francisco, CA in June?
In June, San Francisco usually gets 0.2″ of precipitation and has an average temperature of 59 °F. This information can be very helpful when looking at rental cars in San Francisco as it can help you make the best decision.
Is the weather in San Francisco similar to the rest of California?
If you’re looking for a San Francisco rental car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of June it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 69.8 °F and will usually expect 0.1″ of precipitation.
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 89 as of June 2026.
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.
Traveling to a place near San Francisco?
Rent a car at San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Bodega Bay
Pacific Grove
Capitola
Jenner
Guerneville
Yountville
Aptos
American Canyon
Galt
Corte Madera
Dixon
Santa Nella
Stinson Beach
Pebble Beach
Tiburon
Oakville
Glen Ellen
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in San Francisco?
momondo finds and compares thousands of car rental websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car rentals in San Francisco. Finding a rental car is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in San Francisco?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great rental car in San Francisco. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car rental deals in San Francisco with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car rentals in San Francisco which offer free cancellation.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in San Francisco on momondo?
Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in San Francisco.
Can I find a car rental in San Francisco which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for rental cars in San Francisco.
Can I search for rental cars in San Francisco with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car rental options in San Francisco.
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