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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from R778

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 17/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. 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 2024

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 October 2024.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R21,02

Average price per day

R1 302

Cheapest price per day

R778

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 3 October 2024.

January

R694

February

R833

March

R937

April

R937

May

R1 024

June

R1 076

July

R1 215

August

R1 146

September

R1 024

October

R972

November

R850

December

R902

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 3 October 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 R778 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

People carrier

People carrier

R1 080+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

R1 191+

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 3 October 2024.

Small cars

R604 - R1 677

All Car Types

R897 - R2 576

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of R936/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~R604/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 677/day). In fact, December is about 36% 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 29% 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 111/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~R827/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 414/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 000/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~R680/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 696/day). In fact, April is about 32% 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 24% 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 099/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~R811/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 482/day). In fact, May is about 27% 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 17% 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:

Toyota Corolla QuestR778/day
4
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Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford FiestaR778/day
2
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Ford Fiesta

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 3 October 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
121 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,4

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
130 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,3

Thrifty

5,8
Fair
214 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Dollar

5,3
Fair
115 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Alamo

8,9
Very Good
56 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
58 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,3

Avis

6,8
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

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 R854. Data was last updated on 3 October 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.
Toyota Corolla QuestR778/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford FiestaR778/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR804/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 302/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 073/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 29.

  • 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: Thrifty (R778/day), Dollar (R886/day), and Avis (R926/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9,1 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 R21,02/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R946 and R1 366 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 R9 114 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 28% 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 18% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average R39 061 a month or R1 302 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 November, it will cost approximately R654 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 3 October 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 (R48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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