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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from R661

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 31/7 and drop-off date of 7/8. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Francisco?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Francisco and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

January

R735

February

R883

March

R993

April

R993

May

R1 085

June

R1 140

July

R1 250

August

R1 158

September

R1 011

October

R1 011

November

R901

December

R956

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 26 July 2024.

There are 38 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 99 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from R661 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

R1 203+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Francisco to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Small cars

R776 - R1 777

All Car Types

R950 - R2 616

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 021/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~R776/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 777/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, renting a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 182/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~R876/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 632/day). In fact, January is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, renting a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 145/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~R720/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 856/day). In fact, April is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, renting a large car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 263/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~R859/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 264/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, renting a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki BalenoR661/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota Corolla QuestR712/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 26 July 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Hertz in San Francisco. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

7,5
Good
120 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,5

Budget

7,4
Good
128 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Hertz

6,4
Okay
129 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,3

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
215 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,8

Dollar

5,3
Fair
115 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Alamo

8,9
Very Good
63 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
72 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,2

Avis

6,8
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Best San Francisco car hire deals found

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 R762. Data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in San Francisco. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Suzuki BalenoR661/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota Corolla QuestR672/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Audi A3R673/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

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 26 July 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Francisco?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in San Francisco from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R672/day), Budget (R673/day), and Thrifty (R765/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Francisco?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9,0 rating), Alamo (8,9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Francisco.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Francisco?

    The average price of petrol in San Francisco is R22,45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 010 and R1 459 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around R4 877 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 30% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Francisco, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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 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 for August, it will cost approximately R0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in San Francisco, making it the most popular option.

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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 26 July 2024.

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 (R43+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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