San Francisco

Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from £19

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 28/9 and drop-off date of 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Francisco car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 September 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.86

Average price per day

£36

Cheapest price per day

£19

Popular car types in San Francisco

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 3 September 2025.

At £19/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 39 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 96 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare car hire deals in San Francisco by type

Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Skoda Kamiq£19/day
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Skoda Kamiq
Toyota Yaris£20/day
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Toyota Yaris

Best car hire deals found in San Francisco

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of £26. Data was last updated on 3 September 2025.
Skoda Kamiq£19/day
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Skoda Kamiq
Toyota Yaris£20/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Acura ILX£22/day
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4
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A/C
Acura ILX

Cheapflights insights for San Francisco car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Francisco, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco?

To get the best deal on car hire in San Francisco, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £34, which is about 38% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco with deals as low as £21.06/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £22.29/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Francisco?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Francisco is Sixt (rated 7.8/10 with 112 reviews). Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 126 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Francisco?

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Francisco is January, when you can expect to pay £32/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Francisco is July (£48/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£32

February

£36

March

£39

April

£41

May

£42

June

£44

July

£48

August

£47

September

£42

October

£40

November

£35

December

£42

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Francisco?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in San Francisco at 7.

Top hire agencies in San Francisco

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Francisco known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Francisco. Reviews were last updated on 3 September 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

7.3
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.2
Fair
187 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
116 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
46 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
36 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
50 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
Okay
90 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £36/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Fox, booked on Aug. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in San Francisco from about £212 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Francisco?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Francisco it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in San Francisco for a month is £907. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in San Francisco for a weekend?

    £58 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in San Francisco, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to San Francisco, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £36/day.

Car hires by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 3 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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