Car rentals in San Francisco, Panama City

The best car rental company in San Francisco is Dollar, which has a rating of 6.9/10 from 13 momondo users.

The most popular type of cars to rent in San Francisco are Compact cars. This type of car costs $15 per day on average. 63% of users prefer to rent Compact cars in San Francisco due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Panama City are Bella Vista and Juan Diaz. At the moment, Hertz in Bella Vista has an average rental price of $5 per day. In Juan Diaz you can find a $5 per day average rental price from Thrifty.

Most people tend to rent a car in San Francisco for 16 days which costs, on average, $10 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $86 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $32. $452 is the average cost of a month-long San Francisco road trip car rental.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in November, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $8 per day when booking in November. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in San Francisco during this month tend to be $15 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your San Francisco car rental at least 85 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.

As of April 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in San Francisco.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco. 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.

When renting a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.