Car Hire in San Francisco, California

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San Francisco, CA, United States
29 Mar — 5 Apr
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Best deals found for San Francisco, California car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in San Francisco, California
Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

€26/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Opel Corsa
Toyota Auris
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€29/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Toyota Auris
Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

€29/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Skoda Octavia
Ford Mondeo
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

€30/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Ford Mondeo
BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

€31/day

26 May - 8 Jun
BMW 3 Series
Ford Kuga
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

€31/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Ford Kuga
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers

€32/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Nissan X-Trail
Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€32/day

10 Jun - 20 Jun
Volkswagen Golf
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

€36/day

10 Jun - 20 Jun
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Important information about San Francisco car hire

There are a few attractions that are must-sees when visiting the Golden Gate City, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and the Muir Woods National Monument. Always be on the lookout for the 101 Freeway, as this is one of the city’s main roads and connects many of the neighbourhoods. When driving hired cars in San Francisco, keep in mind that some expressways require drivers to pay tolls, such as Interstate 580 or State Route 237. Parking rental cars in San Francisco may be difficult, as it’s a busy city that attracts many visitors. Street parking is often limited to residents, so you will often need to park San Francisco car rentals at metered spots or in a paid parking garage. Renting a car in this area is easy, as there are upwards of 175 car hire locations in San Francisco.

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.


San Francisco, California car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in San Francisco that's right for you

Small cars

€40 - €97

All Car Types

€49 - €125

The average price of a Small hire in San Francisco, the United States is €63. The cheapest time to hire a Small in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just €40 per day. A Small rental is typically 21% 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 rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium hire in San Francisco, the United States is €68. The cheapest time to hire a Medium in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just €43 per day. A Medium rental is typically 15% 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 rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large hire in San Francisco, the United States is €85. The cheapest time to hire a Large in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just €57 per day. A Large rental is typically 5% 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 rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in San Francisco, the United States is €73. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just €45 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 rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van hire in San Francisco, the United States is €97. The cheapest time to hire a Van in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 53% lower than the rest of the year at just €47 per day. A Van 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 Van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Luxury hire in San Francisco, the United States is €89. The cheapest time to hire a Luxury in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just €54 per day. A Luxury 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. Below are the best prices for San Francisco Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible hire in San Francisco, the United States is €97. The cheapest time to hire a Convertible in San Francisco, the United States is in February. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just €55 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.

Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

€26/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Opel Corsa
Toyota Auris
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€29/day

26 May - 8 Jun
Toyota Auris
Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€32/day

10 Jun - 20 Jun
Ford Focus

San Francisco car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in San Francisco, California

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
407 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise

8.5
Very Good
380 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Sixt

7.7
Good
136 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Budget

7.2
Good
220 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
462 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.6
Okay
229 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Dollar

6.6
Okay
333 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Avis

7.1
Good
77 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Quick facts about car hire in San Francisco

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in San Francisco

Most Popular Agency

Budget

Popular Car Types

SUV, Intermediate, Standard

Cheapest Hire Car

€33

Most Popular Model

Class Standard SUV
The most popular San Francisco car hire agency found on momondo this month is Budget. Other top choices for car hire companies are Avis and Thrifty
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in San Francisco in the past 72 hours: SUV, Intermediate, Standard.
The lowest price for a car hire in San Francisco is €33/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from €50/day.
The most popular car model to hire in San Francisco in the past 7 days is the Class Standard SUV. Our users also prefer the Class Compact SUV as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in San Francisco

Nearby attractions:

Moscone Center18.1 km
Union Square18.7 km
Lombard Street20.4 km
Fisherman's Wharf21.0 km

Nearby attractions:

Moscone Center62.7 km
Union Square63.4 km
Lombard Street65.2 km
Fisherman's Wharf65.6 km

Nearby attractions:

Moscone Center17.9 km
Union Square18.6 km
Lombard Street20.2 km
Fisherman's Wharf20.4 km

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Driving with a car hire in San Francisco - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San Francisco so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

To hire a car for a weekend in San Francisco in April, the average price was €56 with cheaper deals starting around €30. Users looking for a one-week hire in San Francisco for April saw an average deal of €58 - but quotes as low as €27 were available depending on dates and car options.

The cheapest car hire in San Francisco are generally found through Advance Car And Truck Rental. When booking with Advance Car And Truck Rental, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as €23/day. The average price to hire a car in San Francisco is €27/day.


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