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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 $13/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 $19/day in San Francisco, though on average you can expect prices to be around $72/day. Another popular car to rent in San Francisco is the Toyota Corolla for an average of $61/day, and deals as low as $15/day.
San Francisco, California car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in San Francisco that's right for you
Small cars
$46 - $76
All Car Types
$53 - $102
The average price of a small car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $62. The cheapest time to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $46 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% 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 $62. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $44 per day. A medium car rental is typically 18% 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 $92. The cheapest time to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A large car rental is typically 19% 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 large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in San Francisco, the United States is $69. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A SUV rental is typically 7% 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 SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in San Francisco, the United States is $123. The cheapest time to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just $102 per day. A van rental is typically 40% 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 $100. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States is in October. The price is 52% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 25% 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.
The average price of a luxury car rental in San Francisco, the United States is $91. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $67 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 19% 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 $115. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $72 per day. A convertible rental is typically 36% 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.
I had a quote for $320 and ended up getting charged $720. I will never rent from them again and I was ripped off
6.0
Okay|Sep 2023
The pickup experience was terrible. We waited in line for more than 2 hours and they seemed very understaffed. However, we got a very nice car despite paying for the cheapest one and were very happy with the car as well as the drop off experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Customer service is the primary value in a transaction. You folks really make that memorable.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Everything.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
We loved the easy pickup and drop off. Got a free upgrade to 8 seater and the extra room was great help on our road trip for family gathering.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
The check in staff was outstanding! Their customer service was excellent and they were attentive to our needs. Best car rental experience we’ve had!
Refused to serve me and help resolve an issue with an international card, went on break instead
2.0
Poor|Sep 2023
Received confirmation for a car booking that was not available upon pickup. The guy behind the desk tried to send us to another car rental company and offered no further assistance. Will not be returning.
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
They overbooked themselves, had no cars available despite the reservation. Multiple people and families were told this and forced to simply wait despite having confirmed reservations.
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.
I should get a regular SUV and drive from SFO to PHX, but they said that I've booked an electric SUV, I said it is not possible. I'm sure they lied to me because they didn't have a regular SUV. Therefore I rented an SUV in Alamo but paid in 2 times higher.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Car was not available price was double than what was estimated Lack of communication Never again!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
The 2.5 hour wait to obtain the car, plus the dollar "system" being incorrect and resulting in the wrong size, is inexcusable!! Another significant delay/wait upon returning the car will absolutely convince me to never rent from Dollar again.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They would not honor my reservation because I booked same day and they ran out of cars. They were overbooked, and said my reservation was too new, snd that they could only give me a car in three hours. I had a wedding to attend that afternoon!! They left me stranded because I used Kayak to book the car!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
There was no cars availables. This company is a swindler. Never again.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Terrible. Cancelled car as line to get it was hours long!!!
Alamo's insurance is very pricy and strangely structured. For example, if you get their comprehensive insurance, it doesn't also include liability - you have to purchase that extra. If their insurance was simpler and more affordable, I would have purchased it.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Comfort car. Very easy to pickup and return. To improve- the car was good but not new. It already done 150k km before I took it
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent staff at SFO airport
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
We have trouble with our reservation in another company but thanks to alamo we was avaible to resolve it in a really good time and very good price
8.0
Very good|Apr 2023
SFO Tram takes a few minutes, planning for extra time when dropping off helped.
Pick up and drop off was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
It was great.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Super easy and fast pick up and return process. Relieved the usual hassles of renting a car. Will use again!
6.0
Okay|Oct 2022
When I booked at San Francisco airport... It would have been nice to pick the car up at the airport. Not a $40 uber ride away.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
The employees at 340 O’Farrell we’re exceptionally friendly, warm, and efficient, especially the team upstairs in the parking lot where I was sent to both check in and pick up the one-way rental car I’d reserved. Kudos to them!
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Our entire rental experience was great. Gabe and his staff were a pleasure to work with. We are always pleased with Enterprise and the SFO rental office exceeded our expectations..
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
Planning a long drive trip where EV charging stations were not readily available. Reserved a fuel powered automobile. At pick up point no vehicle was available and an EV had been assigned to me. Counter staff very rude, uncaring about my issue and not helpful to resolving the problem. Manager did find a fuel vehicle for me after a three hour wait. I was charged an extra hour usage fee despite being delayed for three hours.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
The person working the front desk was unnecessarily dismissive when my car was not ready, nearly half an hour after I had scheduled to pick it up. (It was another hour until it would be ready) Again: a delay with a car is understandable. A dismissive response is not.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Terrible. It was an old car with a broken mirror. Wasn't ready so I had to wait in the airport for it.
8.0
Very good|May 2023
Upsold me on a few options I didn't need and admittedly it was my fault for not being informed. Other than this it was a wonderful experience.
4.0
Mediocre|Mar 2023
I performed a search for rental cars from SFO airport, and your website gave me a different pick up/drop off location. Now I know youre going to say, its the customers responsibility to verify location- but when you do a search for a specific location, you dont even think to verify
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
The Tesla was amazing and the staff were excellent
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, Compact, Economy
Cheapest Rental Car
$14
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 National
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in San Francisco in the past 72 hours: Intermediate, Compact, Economy.
The lowest price for a rental car in San Francisco is $14/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $57/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 October?
Our data shows that for weekend car rental deals during October in San Francisco, you can expect to pay around $69. A particularly good deal might be around $13, 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 $14 to $62.
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 Alamo, Sixt, and Budget often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.
What is the best type of car to rent in San Francisco during October?
Renting a Standard car in San Francisco during the month of October is what most travelers prefer. With temperatures averaging 57.2 °F and precipitation around 2.6″ during October, a Standard car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Renting a Standard in San Francisco will cost you $62/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 Chevrolet Equinox in San Francisco?
Thrifty is the most popular car rental company offering Chevrolet Equinox rentals in San Francisco. The cost to rent the Chevrolet Equinox from Thrifty is $59/day on average.
What is the weather like in San Francisco, CA in September?
In September, San Francisco usually gets 0.2″ of precipitation and has an average temperature of 62.6 °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 September it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 71.6 °F and will usually expect 0.2″ 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 95 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.
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
Pebble Beach
Yountville
Corte Madera
Aptos
Guerneville
Stinson Beach
Jenner
Galt
Santa Nella
American Canyon
Dixon
Glen Ellen
Tiburon
Oakville
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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