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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco from £18

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 31/12 and drop-off date of 7/1. 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 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of gas per litre

£0.92

Average price per day

£37

Cheapest price per day

£18

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 19 December 2024.

January

£31

February

£37

March

£42

April

£42

May

£46

June

£48

July

£55

August

£52

September

£46

October

£44

November

£37

December

£43

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 19 December 2024.

At £18/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 38 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 99 hire locations. View below for 7 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 available car types for hire 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 19 December 2024.

Small cars

£33 - £51

All Car Types

£43 - £64

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of £42/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£51/day). In fact, January is about 22% 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, hiring a small car saves you 23% 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 £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£59/day). In fact, January is about 21% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 £62/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£72/day). In fact, January is about 20% 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, hiring a large car is 13% more expensive. 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 £50/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£61/day). In fact, January is about 20% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 8% 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:

To hire a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of £76/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£100/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a van is 30% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of £60/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£96/day). In fact, December is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a pickup truck is 12% more expensive. 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.

To hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of £60/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£70/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a luxury car is 10% more expensive. 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of £66/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£81/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a convertible is 19% more expensive. 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 convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Fit£18/day
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Honda Fit
Audi A1£21/day
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Audi A1

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 19 December 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving San Francisco, such as Sixt, Budget and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Sixt

7.6
Good
119 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Budget

7.4
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.3
Okay
127 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
211 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
113 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
54 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

8.4
Very Good
56 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

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 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 £25. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in San Francisco. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Opel Grandland X£18/day
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Opel Grandland X
Ford Fiesta£18/day
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Skoda Superb£19/day
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A/C
Skoda Superb

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £37/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for £17/day from Fox, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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: Fox (£18/day), Dollar (£18/day), and Alamo (£20/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 (8.8 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 £0.92/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £41 and £59 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Fox you can hire a car in San Francisco from about £193 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 28% to make it a great deal in San Francisco. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 £825. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    £50 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 Intermediate SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £51/day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible) in San Francisco, making it the most popular option.

Small car hires in San Francisco

Find small car hire deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in San Francisco cost an average of £33 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Ford Ka£28/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£31/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£31/day
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Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in San Francisco

Find luxury car hire deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in San Francisco cost an average of £32 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Reserve a luxury car hire in San Francisco by selecting one of these great deals available. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car hire needs and budget.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£28/day
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£28/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£29/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

People carrier hires in San Francisco

Find people carrier hire deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in San Francisco cost an average of £35 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
In terms of people carrier hires in San Francisco, these are some the best options we've found at this time. If you're not finding the people carrier hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£35/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£35/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£35/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

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 19 December 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 (£23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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