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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 Fox. When booking with Fox, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as €15/day. The average price to hire a car in San Francisco is €38/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?
When hiring a car in San Francisco, most of our users will opt for the Volkswagen Jetta at €45/day on average. The second most popular is the Toyota Corolla car hire for an average of €46/day. Our users have found Volkswagen Jetta hires in San Francisco for as low as €26/day and Toyota Corolla hires for as low as €40/day.
San Francisco, California car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in San Francisco that's right for you
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
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Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
€33 - €51
All Car Types
€50 - €77
The average price of a small car hire in San Francisco, the United States is €44. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just €33 per day. A small car rental is typically 33% 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 €63. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just €49 per day. A medium car rental is typically 4% 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 €60. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just €47 per day. A large car rental is typically 7% 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 large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Francisco, the United States is €64. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just €50 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% 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 €91. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just €73 per day. A van rental is typically 30% 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 €53. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just €35 per day. A pickup truck 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.
The average price of a luxury car hire in San Francisco, the United States is €75. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just €58 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 15% 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 convertible hire in San Francisco, the United States is €79. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just €64 per day. A convertible rental is typically 19% 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 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
Horrible experience, never been so rudely treated and lied to in all my years as a business traveler. Trying to force you to buy extra insurance under the premise that the car has NO insurance at all and they can not rent out a car w/o insurance. When I explained that according to the law, all rental car has basic insurance and that my Amex card will cover the CDW he became very rude and did everything he could to prevent us from renting the car. Asking for our passports, never under my 20+ years renting cars in the USA have we even been asked to show passports and then he demanded that we show him our international driver's licenses. Did not know that such a thing even existed anymore, it's just a translation. So we had to cancel the whole thing and take the long trip back to SFO airport Worst ever
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
Europcar is not in the terminal. They did not have my reservation. I had to rent from another company. They are not refunding my rental fee.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
During reservation, we had selected option for the car rental at the airport terminal and not offsite. After reaching to the airport we realized that the car rental was offsite. Moreover, we were not informed anywhere during reservation that they close at 12:30 am. We reached there at midnight and they were closed. We booked the car but we lost the money and had to book another from the airport from what was available from a different car company,
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Good agent at San Francisco Airport Fox rental company: Edgar.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Friendly staff; Wait time reasonable. My only complaint is that I was “upgraded” to a larger car. I should have declined the offer but I was tired and wanted to get going. Would have much preferred a smaller car. My bad.
Refused to serve me and help resolve an issue with an international card, went on break instead
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
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.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
I had the “manager’s special” but I didn’t know it involved an electric car. I told them I haven’t driven or recharged one before so they gave me an ICE (internal combustion engine … a gas powered car) and charged me $40/day extra! I was visiting a first cousin who was in a San Francisco hospital and recently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you Thrifty for punishing a lifelong gas engine driver who can’t afford and never driven a California-approved electric vehicle! Felt like they were, in effect, saying if you’re too old, stupid or incompetent to drive an electric car … you’ll be sorry you chose us … oy vey!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Kayak.com scammed me by presenting text and a picture of a internal combustion engine powered SUV while reserving me an electric vehicle based on the reservation code according to Thrifty. No one ever answered my calls. The chatbot's only response was to contact the company which then proceeded to charge me $198 for reserving then immediately returning the electric vehicle which wasn't even fully charged. I do not intend to ever use product or service again. Very very disappointed in your product, customer service and company. Never again and I will do my best to share this experience with anyone who cares to listen, read or learn about my terrible experience.
Not sure what happened, I was told I had to go to an off site location in San Francisco vs the airport location. Why would I do that as my return flight was hours before the off airport location would open. Canceled the reservation booked with a vendor at airport
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Pick up and drop off was super easy and they gave us a free upgrade! Really smooth ride all the way.
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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
Avis
Popular Car Types
Intermediate, Convertible, Compact
Cheapest Hire Car
€41
Most Popular Model
Volkswagen Jetta
The most popular San Francisco car hire agency found on momondo this month is Avis. Other top choices for car hire companies are Europcar and Budget
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in San Francisco in the past 72 hours: Intermediate, Convertible, Compact.
The lowest price for a car hire in San Francisco is €41/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from €74/day.
The most popular car model to hire in San Francisco in the past 7 days is the Volkswagen Jetta. Our users also prefer the Toyota Corolla 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 December?
To hire a car for a weekend in San Francisco in December, the average price was €52 with cheaper deals starting around €43. Users looking for a one-week hire in San Francisco for December saw an average deal of €48 - but quotes as low as €40 were available depending on dates and car options.
Is there a fee to cancel my San Francisco, California car hire?
When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in San Francisco do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in San Francisco. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.
What is the speed limit in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco’s speed limit is 40 km/h when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in San Francisco is 120 km/h and the speed limit for motorways is 120 km/h. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.
What car hire company has the Infiniti QX80 in San Francisco?
If you’re interested in hiring the Infiniti QX80 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). Infiniti QX80 hire in San Francisco from Hertz is €86 per day on average.The agency also has other SUV car hires available, like the GMC Yukon, in San Francisco if you’re unable to book the Infiniti QX80 hire.
What is the weather like in San Francisco, CA in November?
During the month of November the average temperature in San Francisco is 14 °C and the expected precipitation is 65 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?
Travellers looking to leave from San Francisco on a road trip around California or the surrounding areas during the month of November should expect temperatures around 15 °C and about 40.1 mm of possible rain through the month.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
As of November 2026, there are 89 operators available to choose from for cars in San Francisco.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including San Francisco. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Francisco?
To hire a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire 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
Santa Cruz
Millbrae
Mountain View
Bodega Bay
Rohnert Park
San Bruno
Aptos
Menlo Park
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Francisco?
Booking a car hire in San Francisco via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Francisco?
Once you have performed a search for a car hire in San Francisco, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car hire deals in San Francisco with free cancellation?
Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car hire companies in San Francisco offering free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San Francisco on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in San Francisco.
Can I find a car hire in San Francisco which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including San Francisco.
Can I search for rental cars in San Francisco with unlimited kilometres on momondo?
Unlimited kilometres is indeed an option momondo offers on rental cars in San Francisco.
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