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What is the cheapest car hire agency in San Francisco?
The cheapest car hire in San Francisco are generally found through Turo. When booking with Turo, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £9/day. The average price to hire a car in San Francisco is £29/day.
What car hire company in San Francisco has the most locations?
Hertz has the most locations of any car hire company in San Francisco, with 11 locations.
What car do most people hire in San Francisco?
For an average of £66/day (and as low as £30/day), Ford Mustang Convertible hire in San Francisco is the most popular car among our users. Hiring the Nissan Rogue in San Francisco for £40/day on average (£22/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
San Francisco, California car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in San Francisco that's right for you
Small cars
£31 - £49
All Car Types
£42 - £58
The average price of a small car hire in San Francisco, the United States is £39. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States is in November. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £31 per day. A small car rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in San Francisco, the United States is £42. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States is in October. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £33 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in San Francisco, the United States is £58. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States is in September. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A large car rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Francisco, the United States is £44. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States is in October. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £34 per day. A SUV rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in San Francisco, the United States is £73. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States is in September. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £59 per day. A van rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in San Francisco, the United States is £52. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States is in August. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 10% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in San Francisco, the United States is £57. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States is in December. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just £45 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for San Francisco luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in San Francisco, the United States is £57. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A convertible rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
I had a quote for $320 and ended up getting charged $720. I will never rent from them again and I was ripped off
6.0
Okay|Sept 2023
The pickup experience was terrible. We waited in line for more than 2 hours and they seemed very understaffed. However, we got a very nice car despite paying for the cheapest one and were very happy with the car as well as the drop off experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Customer service is the primary value in a transaction. You folks really make that memorable.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Everything.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
We loved the easy pickup and drop off. Got a free upgrade to 8 seater and the extra room was great help on our road trip for family gathering.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
The check in staff was outstanding! Their customer service was excellent and they were attentive to our needs. Best car rental experience we’ve had!
Refused to serve me and help resolve an issue with an international card, went on break instead
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
Received confirmation for a car booking that was not available upon pickup. The guy behind the desk tried to send us to another car rental company and offered no further assistance. Will not be returning.
4.0
Mediocre|Sept 2023
I rented a car from Triffty and received the updated rental receipt. They made me pay another amount of money and I don’t know why. Also, I haven’t received my money back for switched services.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They overbooked themselves, had no cars available despite the reservation. Multiple people and families were told this and forced to simply wait despite having confirmed reservations.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Awful pick up experience. Reserved car for pickup at 12pm, arrived at check in desk at 11:15am as I wanted to ensure I picked up the car on time. Waited in the queue for over an hour to be seen, whereupon I was told I would need to wait over an hour to get my car. All told, I left with the car at 3:30pm, three and a half hours after my scheduled pick up time!!! The car itself was fine but the pick up experience was horrendous and over booked. Avoid
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They have an average 2-3 hour wait time to pick up a car you reserved. They charged us an extra driver fee even though we are married and they are not supposed to do that in California, then refused to reverse it. By far the worst rental experience I have ever had and I will never rent from them again.
I should get a regular SUV and drive from SFO to PHX, but they said that I've booked an electric SUV, I said it is not possible. I'm sure they lied to me because they didn't have a regular SUV. Therefore I rented an SUV in Alamo but paid in 2 times higher.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Car was not available price was double than what was estimated Lack of communication Never again!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
The 2.5 hour wait to obtain the car, plus the dollar "system" being incorrect and resulting in the wrong size, is inexcusable!! Another significant delay/wait upon returning the car will absolutely convince me to never rent from Dollar again.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They would not honor my reservation because I booked same day and they ran out of cars. They were overbooked, and said my reservation was too new, snd that they could only give me a car in three hours. I had a wedding to attend that afternoon!! They left me stranded because I used Kayak to book the car!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
There was no cars availables. This company is a swindler. Never again.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Terrible. Cancelled car as line to get it was hours long!!!
Alamo's insurance is very pricy and strangely structured. For example, if you get their comprehensive insurance, it doesn't also include liability - you have to purchase that extra. If their insurance was simpler and more affordable, I would have purchased it.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Comfort car. Very easy to pickup and return. To improve- the car was good but not new. It already done 150k km before I took it
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent staff at SFO airport
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
We have trouble with our reservation in another company but thanks to alamo we was avaible to resolve it in a really good time and very good price
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2023
SFO Tram takes a few minutes, planning for extra time when dropping off helped.
Pick up and drop off was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
It was great.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Super easy and fast pick up and return process. Relieved the usual hassles of renting a car. Will use again!
6.0
Okay|Oct 2022
When I booked at San Francisco airport... It would have been nice to pick the car up at the airport. Not a $40 uber ride away.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
The employees at 340 O’Farrell we’re exceptionally friendly, warm, and efficient, especially the team upstairs in the parking lot where I was sent to both check in and pick up the one-way rental car I’d reserved. Kudos to them!
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Our entire rental experience was great. Gabe and his staff were a pleasure to work with. We are always pleased with Enterprise and the SFO rental office exceeded our expectations..
The line to pickup was very long, but I signed up for Avis preferred (a free signup) while in line and I got much faster service. The car was very nice and drop off was great.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I wanted to provide some feedback to Kayak because there may have been a misleading claim made on my rental. When I went online to do my booking originally, it very clearly stated on the KAYAK website that I would receive a "Mystery Car" at Avis but spelled out that it would be a "sedan that seats 4 people". When I got to the AVIS counter in SFO, they said that it was a mystery car so it was up to them to issue any four door car, so they gave me a pickup truck which was not very satisfactory. First of all, it was not a sedan and second, the trunk at the back was an open bed which made it awkward to travel with exposed luggage. I pleaded with the counter agent that the website specified a sedan with four doors and they asked for my reservation and apparently it just showed a 4 door vehicle and did not specify a sedan, like the KAYAK website did originally when I hit the confirm button on the reservation. I would like to know how this happened because the only reason I proceeded to make the reservation is because the website specified a "sedan with 4 doors" but when the booking partner who provided the deal sent me the confirmation, sedan did not appear to be listed. I really don't appreciate this as to me, it is false advertisement and misleading sales tactics. I could care less what sedan they gave me as long as it was a sedan. But they insisted, all they had was the pickup truck which did not make my vacation enjoyable at all. I reached out to the partner that made the booking with AVIS and they suggested it is likely KAYAK's issue in what they may have printed in the ad. Regardless, I was the one who was out in the end, as I had an uncomfortable ride and ended up paying at least the amount of gas.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Easy!
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
the minivan was nice, but they were incredibly disorganized and inefficient on pickup. Drop-off was fine, but I will likely never choose one of their vehicles again because of the pickup experience.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
I was told the only vehicle available was a large pick-up truck
Planning a long drive trip where EV charging stations were not readily available. Reserved a fuel powered automobile. At pick up point no vehicle was available and an EV had been assigned to me. Counter staff very rude, uncaring about my issue and not helpful to resolving the problem. Manager did find a fuel vehicle for me after a three hour wait. I was charged an extra hour usage fee despite being delayed for three hours.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
The person working the front desk was unnecessarily dismissive when my car was not ready, nearly half an hour after I had scheduled to pick it up. (It was another hour until it would be ready) Again: a delay with a car is understandable. A dismissive response is not.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Terrible. It was an old car with a broken mirror. Wasn't ready so I had to wait in the airport for it.
8.0
Very Good|May 2023
Upsold me on a few options I didn't need and admittedly it was my fault for not being informed. Other than this it was a wonderful experience.
4.0
Mediocre|Mar 2023
I performed a search for rental cars from SFO airport, and your website gave me a different pick up/drop off location. Now I know youre going to say, its the customers responsibility to verify location- but when you do a search for a specific location, you dont even think to verify
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
The Tesla was amazing and the staff were excellent
Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in San Francisco
Most Popular Agency
Dollar
Popular Car Types
Convertible, Intermediate, Standard
Cheapest Hire Car
£20
Most Popular Model
Ford Mustang Convertible
The most popular San Francisco car hire agency found on momondo this month is Dollar. Other top choices for car hire companies are Turo and Fox
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in San Francisco in the past 72 hours: Convertible, Intermediate, Standard.
The lowest price for a car hire in San Francisco is £20/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £32/day.
The most popular car model to hire in San Francisco in the past 7 days is the Ford Mustang Convertible. Our users also prefer the Nissan Rogue as an alternative.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San Francisco so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much will it cost to hire a car in San Francisco, California in September?
To hire a car for a weekend in San Francisco in September, the average price was £73 with cheaper deals starting around £26. £41 is a normal deal for a week-long hire in San Francisco, but for September it's not uncommon to see prices as low as £18, depending on your requirements.
Is there a fee to cancel my San Francisco, California car hire?
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, Sixt, and Budget, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.
What is the best type of car to hire in San Francisco during September?
The best way to enjoy the sites in San Francisco during the month of September is by hiring a convertible. You are less likely to run into any instances of precipitation or colder weather, because San Francisco has an average temperature of 17 °C and average rainfall of 27 mm during the month of September. Hiring a Convertible in San Francisco will cost you £52/day on average.
What is the speed limit in San Francisco, California?
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.
What car hire company has the Chevrolet Equinox in San Francisco?
If you’re interested in hiring the Chevrolet Equinox in San Francisco, then Hertz is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Chevrolet Equinox hire in San Francisco from Hertz is £58 per day on average.Hertz also has the Ford Escape and other SUV car hires available in San Francisco if you’re unable to secure a Chevrolet Equinox hire.
What is the weather like in San Francisco, CA in August?
During the month of August the average temperature in San Francisco is 16 °C and the expected precipitation is 1 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in San Francisco.
Is the weather in San Francisco similar to the rest of California?
If you’re looking for a San Francisco hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of August it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 23 °C and will usually expect 1.9 mm of precipitation.
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 August 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.
Travelling to a place near San Francisco?
Hire a car at San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Vacaville
Salinas
Calistoga
Rohnert Park
Campbell
Bodega Bay
Milpitas
Brentwood
Capitola
Sonoma
Millbrae
Sausalito
Woodland
Aptos
Pacific Grove
Mill Valley
Big Sur
Healdsburg
Cupertino
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Francisco?
momondo finds and compares thousands of car hire websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car hire in San Francisco. Finding a car hire is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Francisco?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in San Francisco easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San Francisco with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in San Francisco.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San Francisco on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in San Francisco with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in San Francisco which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in San Francisco.
Can I search for car hire in San Francisco with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, car hire deals in San Francisco with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.
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