Car rentals in Union Square Area, San Francisco

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in Union Square Area is $52 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as $24 per day which is a 84% difference from the highest price per day at $143.

At the moment, Union Square Area’s cheapest rental car company is Priceless, where users have found prices for as low as $23/day. You may also consider renting from Hertz or Alamo which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Hertz for $26/day and $56/day from Alamo.

Hertz is considered the best car rental company in Union Square Area based on our data - 66 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 5.7 out of 10.

Economy cars are the preferred type of car to rent while visiting Union Square Area. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average rental price of $42 per day. While 26% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in San Francisco is Visitacion Valley. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Visitacion Valley is $22 from Fox. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is Chinatown, where Sixt has an average price of $24 per day.

Most people tend to rent a car in Union Square Area for 9 days which costs, on average, $57 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $468 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $171. $3,063 is the average cost of a month-long Union Square Area road trip car rental.

The best time to rent a car in Union Square Area is in the month of January, when prices are $44/day on average. October is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $63/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Union Square Area, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Union Square Area are updated daily.

As of December 2025, there are 16 operators available to choose from for cars in Union Square Area.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Union Square Area. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Union Square Area, 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.