Car hire in San Francisco, Panama City

With an average review score of 6.9/10 from 13 reviewers, Dollar is rated the best car rental company in San Francisco by our users.

The most popular type of cars to hire in San Francisco are Compact cars. This type of car costs £11 per day on average. 61% of users prefer to hire Compact cars in San Francisco due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Panama City are Juan Diaz and Casco Viejo. At the moment, Hertz in Juan Diaz has an average hire price of £6 per day. In Casco Viejo you can find a £56 per day average hire price from Thrifty.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in San Francisco is 16 days, at an average daily price of £8. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £24 total. For your week-long San Francisco road-trip you can find prices averaging £65 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of £338.

The best time to hire a car in San Francisco is in the month of November, when prices are £6/day on average. December is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are £11/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit San Francisco, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 85 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in San Francisco are updated daily.

As of May 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in San Francisco.

Among different countries, including San Francisco, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

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.