San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from Rp 512,859

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 7/3 and drop-off date of 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San Francisco

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 February 2026.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 92 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from Rp 512,859 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Rp 432,173+

Compact

Compact

Rp 512,859+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 512,859+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 558,077+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 860,985+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,171,121+

Premium

Premium

Rp 591,024+

Luxury

Luxury

Rp 701,631+

Compare car rental deals in San Francisco by type

Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota CorollaRp 512,859/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Best car rental deals found in San Francisco

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of Rp 700,930. Data was last updated on 12 February 2026.
Toyota CorollaRp 512,859/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CamryRp 558,077/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota CamryRp 591,024/day
5
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Toyota Camry

Cheapflights insights for San Francisco car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Francisco, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco?

Book your car hire in San Francisco 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 806,858/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,445,105% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just Rp 439,905.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at Rp 496,217.88/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Francisco?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Francisco is Sixt (rated 7.8/10 with 107 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 133 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco?

At San Francisco, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 739,620. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,075,811 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Francisco, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 739,620. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,075,811 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 739,620

February

Rp 874,096

March

Rp 874,096

April

Rp 907,716

May

Rp 941,335

June

Rp 991,763

July

Rp 1,075,811

August

Rp 1,059,002

September

Rp 924,525

October

Rp 991,763

November

Rp 890,906

December

Rp 991,763

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in San Francisco. Standard (Ford Edge) and Compact (Mazda CX-5) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Francisco.

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Francisco?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in San Francisco at 7.

Top rental agencies in San Francisco

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Francisco known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Francisco. Reviews were last updated on 12 February 2026.

Sixt

7.8
Good
107 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

7.2
Good
133 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
170 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.2

Dollar

5.0
Fair
110 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
44 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
30 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.8
Okay
53 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
Okay
87 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in San Francisco from about Rp 3,473,525 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Francisco?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in San Francisco.

  • How much is a car hire in San Francisco for a weekend?

    Rp 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Francisco. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in March, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as Rp 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 12 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (Rp 57+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 57+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 68+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 77+

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