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 155 reviews and an average rating of 8.7/10, 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 Intermediate cars. This type of car costs €52 per day on average. 34% of users prefer to hire Intermediate cars in San Francisco Bay Area due to price, availability, and their planned activities.
San Francisco Bay Area car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in San Francisco Bay Area that's right for you
Small cars
€30 - €62
All Car Types
€49 - €66
The average price of a small car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €44. The cheapest time to hire a small car in San Francisco Bay Area is in January. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just €30 per day. A small car rental is typically 19% 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 €50. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in San Francisco Bay Area is in February. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just €43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 10% 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 medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €65. The cheapest time to hire a large car in San Francisco Bay Area is in March. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just €54 per day. A large car rental is typically 16% 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 large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €52. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in San Francisco Bay Area is in February. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just €45 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% 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 €58. The cheapest time to hire a van in San Francisco Bay Area is in May. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just €40 per day. A van rental is typically 6% 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 luxury car hire in San Francisco Bay Area is €60. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in San Francisco Bay Area is in March. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just €42 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 10% 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 €73. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in San Francisco Bay Area is in February. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just €49 per day. A convertible rental is typically 25% 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.
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
Very quick and efficient. Would highly recommend them
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Amazing and easy I’m glad I booked here. Dave was really helpful.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Customer service is the primary value in a transaction. You folks really make that memorable.
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|Aug 2023
Car was not available and had to be put on waitlist. Ended up needing to Uber to another company and location. Waste of time
8.0
Very Good|Jul 2023
Customer service was excellent.
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|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
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.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
At the Pick-up line up was like 3rd world country, kind of hurt my vacation's start. Although I explained my needs the staff at pick up paperwork, pursuit me for lots of up-sales. I spent a lot more than my need, definitely never Thrifty anymore. Drop off was fine. Tnx
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.
The car I booked was not there. But the replacement car was good too. The service at the desk was poor. The shop was actually called “Hertz” so we kept looking for Dollar for a while and reach the Hertz desk at 5min past 12:00 and the person at the desk was not ready to service us as it was 5 min past the closing time. We didn’t knew the shop closes at 12:00 on a Saturday. It would have been good if the pickup time was 11:55 rather than 12:00. We had to plead and give a tip to get the car.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
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.
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.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
They texted me two days before my reservation saying they didn’t have either of the vans I rented. The manager had the nerve to say on the phone “a reservation isn’t a guarantee”. If it isn’t a guarantee then why would I ever reserve a car with enterprise again? Anyway, it was a major bummer. Had to cancel my whole staff party that we put so much work into planning because I couldn’t find another two 16 passenger vans for a reasonable price. :(
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
Didn’t even give me the car
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2022
I was completely satisfied with the service provided by Enterprise.
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!
1 out of 25
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in San Francisco Bay Area
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|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?
1 out of 33
Avis Locations in San Francisco Bay Area
Car hire in San Francisco Bay Area
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in San Francisco Bay Area so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
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 2025, 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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