Car hire insight and trends in San Francisco Bay Area
Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in San Francisco Bay Area
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What is the best car hire agency in San Francisco Bay Area?
Consider hiring a car from Alamo, which is currently the best rental agency in San Francisco Bay Area, according to our users. Alamo has 6 locations in some of San Francisco Bay Area’s must-see cities, like San Jose. With 128 reviews and an average rating of 8.6/10, Alamo is a favourite among travellers visiting San Francisco Bay Area.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in San Francisco Bay Area?
The most popular type of cars to hire in San Francisco Bay Area are SUV cars. This type of car costs €51 per day on average. 54% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in San Francisco Bay Area due to price, availability, and their planned activities.
San Francisco Bay Area car hire deals found on momondo
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€30 - €49
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€49 - €74
The average price of a small car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €41. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just €30 per day. A small car rental is typically 34% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €63. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just €46 per day. A medium car rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €56. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just €45 per day. A large car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €61. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just €51 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €88. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just €71 per day. A van rental is typically 31% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €51. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just €34 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area is €71. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just €58 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €76. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just €65 per day. A convertible rental is typically 19% more expensive than the average rental car in San Francisco Bay Area. The average price of a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
Being able to extend at the same low rate would have been ideal.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
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.
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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.
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Poor|Jul 2023
It was the worst experience I have ever had with renting a car. I did not request an electric vehicle but ended up with one without any instructions on how electric vehicles work or how to recharge if you have to. The care was not charged all the way so it could not even make it to my destination which was only 3 1/2 hour trip. It took me a total of 9 hours to get home due to having to find a charging station and having to sit for a couple hours in the blazing Sun while it charge only enough to make it home!!!! Do not rent an electric car if you have never used one in the past. It was an absolute terrible experience 😢😢😢 and I lost out on a paying job since it took me 5.5 extra wasted hours of my time.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Car was clean. Took 2 hours to get car even with a reservation 3 days in advanced
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.
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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!
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Mediocre|Jun 2023
Tremendous wait to pickup rental. Over an hour in line waiting to be attende.. booth was sharing four different rental agencies. Terrible Terrible Terrible.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
the car wasnt there and i got charged for insurance. how do i get my money back?
We had a wonderful experience with National! I had heard about bad stories with rental car agencies but I couldn't be happier with our whole experience. We rented a Suburban type SUV and got an Expedition Max. This was an awesome SUV big enough to haul all our stuff and seat 8 people. We got it clean and it was just the most comfortable, roomy SUV I have ever been in. I brought it back very dirty after 11 days on the road and they checked it in in minutes and I was off on my way. Highly recommend National!
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2022
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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Car hire in San Francisco Bay Area
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When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for cars in San Francisco Bay Area are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco Bay Area?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for cars in San Francisco Bay Area.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco Bay Area?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco Bay Area. 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 applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Francisco Bay Area?
To hire a car in San Francisco Bay Area, 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 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area?
You should book a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in San Francisco Bay Area?
Once you have performed a search for a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in San Francisco Bay Area offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in San Francisco Bay Area on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find a car hire in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area.
Can I search for car hire in San Francisco Bay Area with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in San Francisco Bay Area with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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