San Francisco

Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from R836

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 25/1 and drop-off date of 3/2. 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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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 11 November 2025.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 92 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from R836 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

R2 148+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 456+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 526+

Premium

Premium

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:

Suzuki Swift DzireR852/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Volkswagen VentoR911/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento

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 065. Data was last updated on 11 November 2025.
Volkswagen TiguanR836/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Tiguan
Suzuki CiazR852/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen T-ROCR854/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC

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 R808/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 374% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just R727,78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R907,19/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 108 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 132 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R722. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 101 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 R722. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 101 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

R722

February

R843

March

R877

April

R946

May

R980

June

R998

July

R1 101

August

R1 084

September

R946

October

R1 015

November

R843

December

R963

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.

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 11 November 2025.

Sixt

7,8
Good
108 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,7

Budget

7,2
Good
132 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Thrifty

5,1
Fair
179 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,2

Dollar

5,0
Fair
111 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,3

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
45 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
33 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,1

Avis

6,8
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Hertz

6,2
Okay
88 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

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 11 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around R7 262 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 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 Standard SUV 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 Standard SUV for December, 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 11 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R49+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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