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Budget car hire deals in San Francisco, California
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Small cars
£26 - £77
All Car Types
£45 - £61
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are £26 per day on average. £26 per day is 37% lower than the £41 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in April when prices are £41 per day on average. £41 per day is 15% lower than the £48 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in San Francisco. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in November when prices are £43 per day on average. £43 per day is 33% lower than the £64 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in San Francisco. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are £31 per day on average. £31 per day is 42% lower than the £53 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in June when prices are £55 per day on average. £55 per day is 35% lower than the £85 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in San Francisco. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in June when prices are £28 per day on average. £28 per day is 43% lower than the £49 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury car hire in San Francisco. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Luxury car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are £43 per day on average. £43 per day is 21% lower than the £54 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible car hire in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Convertible car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The front desk manager was savvy and helpful. Good experience. Thanks!
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
Easy pickup and drop off. No complaints, reasonable price.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great service and smooth pickup and delivery Would have liked longer hours to return the car
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
Unfortunately the car that was given to us was very dirty, it was dented and scratched and not operating in its most optimal condition.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Rep was professional service was quick
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
Budget was the only company with line at SFO pick-up, waited one hour. Got charged for fuel despite bringing back full tank.
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Budget Locations in San Francisco
Information about Budget car hire in San Francisco
Does Budget have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car hire location for Budget at San Francisco Airport (780 Mcdonnell Road).
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in San Francisco?
Budget has free cancellations on car hires in San Francisco. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call Budget for more information. San Francisco area phone numbers for Budget can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in San Francisco in October?
Convertible car hire is the most popular type of vehicle to hire from Budget in San Francisco during the month of October. On average, Convertible hire from Budget cost £54 per day, while the cheapest price found was £33 per day in October.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in San Francisco?
For an average of £29 per day, a Intermediate hire from Budget in San Francisco is your cheapest car hire option. 13% of our users who hired a car in San Francisco from Budget chose to reserve a Intermediate in the past 12 months in order to save money. £29 per day for a Intermediate also happens to be 34% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Budget has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car hire.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, Budget has 6 locations. 780 Mcdonnell Road is the address of the car hire company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 71% of momondo users who reserved a car hire in San Francisco from Budget went to the 780 Mcdonnell Road location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
There are 96 operators available for cars in San Francisco as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Francisco?
To rent a car in San Francisco, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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