Car hires in San Francisco, California

While free street parking is limited, there are many garages, paid parking lots, and metered spaces for you to park hired cars in San Francisco. The city is known for being quite busy, with many people from the area travelling there for work. Some common traffic hotspots include Highways 1, 101, and 280, so try to avoid these during rush hour, which is considered to be the early mornings and evenings. A cheap car rental in San Francisco is a great way to easily and affordably explore the region on your own schedule. Having access to your own vehicle will make it easy to see sights that are further away from the city, such as Santa Cruz and Sausalito, both of which can be reached by car in around an hour. The city is also known for being quite hilly, making rental cars a more convenient mode of transportation than walking.

When driving hired cars in San Francisco, it’s important to keep a few different traffic laws in mind. The city has many one-way streets and lanes designated just for buses, so make sure to keep your eyes open for signs that indicate this. Drivers are always required to yield for pedestrians, even if they are crossing the street in an unmarked area. Keep in mind that in California, it’s illegal to write, send, or read text messages while driving. You can also only use designated carpool lanes if you have at least two passengers in the vehicle, otherwise, you may receive a fine. If you ever have any doubts, contact the San Francisco Department of Motor Vehicles to receive information on the latest traffic laws.

When you rent a car in San Francisco, whether it be a people carrier rental or economy car rental, you are required to have a valid driving license that does not expire during your rental period. If you are not a United States citizen, you can still rent a car if you have either an international driving license or a valid driving license from your home country that is accompanied by a passport.

To hire a car for a weekend in San Francisco in January, the average price was £67 with cheaper deals starting around £30. £46 is a normal deal for a week-long hire in San Francisco, but for January it's not uncommon to see prices as low as £23, depending on your requirements.

Every car hire company in San Francisco has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in San Francisco include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Budget, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

We recommend hiring an Economy car when visiting San Francisco during the month of January. While an Economy car doesn’t handle ice and snow very well, it is an ideal car for mild temperatures and rain. In January, San Francisco experiences temperatures averaging 12 °C and 97 mm of precipitation - ideal conditions for renting an Economy car. Hiring a Economy in San Francisco will cost you £32/day on average.

25 mph is the city speed limit for San Francisco, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around San Francisco are 75 mph and 75 mph, respectively. If you hire a car in San Francisco, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

If you’re interested in hiring the Infiniti QX80 in San Francisco, then Alamo is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar Luxury hires). Infiniti QX80 hires in San Francisco from Alamo are £111 per day on average.Alamo also has the Infiniti Q50 and other Luxury car hires available in San Francisco if you’re unable to secure a Infiniti QX80 hire.

During the month of December the average temperature in San Francisco is 11 °C and the expected precipitation is 104 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in San Francisco.

If you’re looking for a San Francisco hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of December it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 12 °C and will usually expect 62.3 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.

There are 96 operators available for cars in San Francisco as of December 2023.

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.

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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