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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from R729

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 4/6 and drop-off date of 8/6. 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 2026

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 22 March 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R23,29

Average price per day

R1 150

Cheapest price per day

R729
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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 22 March 2026.
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There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 88 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from R729 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

R729+

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Compact

Compact

R729+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R729+

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Standard

Standard

R805+

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Full-size

Full-size

R760+

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SUV

SUV

R1 123+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 557+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 662+

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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:

Toyota Corolla QuestR729/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 03/20/26
Renault SanderoR729/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/20/26

Best car hire deals found in San Francisco

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of R1 036. Data was last updated on 22 March 2026.
Toyota Corolla QuestR729/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 03/20/26
Ford FocusR729/day
5
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Ford Focus
Found 03/20/26
Renault SanderoR729/day
2
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A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/20/26

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?

Book your car hire in San Francisco 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R833/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 368% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just R618,81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at R769,39/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 104 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 134 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Sixt
Sixt
7.8
Budget
Budget
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
5.1
Dollar
Dollar
4.9

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

At San Francisco, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R748. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 088 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Francisco, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R748. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 088 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R748

February

R952

March

R952

April

R935

May

R952

June

R1 003

July

R1 088

August

R1 071

September

R935

October

R1 003

November

R901

December

R1 020

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in San Francisco. Full-size (Toyota Camry) and SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Francisco.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in San Francisco at 7.

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Top rental 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 22 March 2026.

Sixt

7,8
Good
104 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,7

Budget

7,2
Good
134 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,9

Thrifty

5,1
Fair
131 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,3

Dollar

4,9
Mediocre
111 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,4

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,3

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
44 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
30 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,9

Avis

6,8
Okay
53 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Hertz

6,2
Okay
86 reviews•5 locations
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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 22 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 150/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for R987/day from Europcar, booked on Mar. 21.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around R9 083 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Francisco however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Europcar can potentially be 25% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average R38 928 a month or R1 298 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Francisco car hire.

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

    For a weekend car hire in San Francisco, you can expect the average price to be around R0. Usually a Compact hire in San Francisco is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for April, it will cost approximately R0 per 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 22 March 2026.
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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 (R61+).

Electric

Electric

R61+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R244+

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