San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from Rp 438,640

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 18/10 and drop-off date of 25/10. 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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San Francisco car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 19,385.58

Average price per day

Rp 815,016

Cheapest price per day

Rp 438,640

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 18 September 2025.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 95 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from Rp 438,640 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Compact

Compact

Rp 438,640+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 588,139+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 492,525+

SUV

SUV

Rp 858,880+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,272,548+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 901,265+

Premium

Premium

Rp 727,123+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 858,551+

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:

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

Toyota CorollaRp 438,640/day
4
M
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 779,826. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Toyota CorollaRp 438,640/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CamryRp 492,525/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Kia SportageRp 836,537/day
5
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A/C
Kia Sportage

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 739,280/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,356,377% 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 Thrifty, offering prices from just Rp 458,518.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at Rp 518,482.03/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 109 reviews). Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 126 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 689,995. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,067,850 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 689,995. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,067,850 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 689,995

February

Rp 804,994

March

Rp 854,280

April

Rp 903,565

May

Rp 936,422

June

Rp 969,279

July

Rp 1,067,850

August

Rp 1,034,993

September

Rp 903,565

October

Rp 870,708

November

Rp 772,137

December

Rp 936,422

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in San Francisco. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Premium (Chevrolet Suburban) 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 11 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 18 September 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
109 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

7.3
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
184 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
114 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
45 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
35 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
50 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
Okay
90 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

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 18 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 815,016/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 655,167/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 14.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in San Francisco from about Rp 5,705,109 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in San Francisco for a month is Rp 24,450,468. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • 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 Supplier choice car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 40+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 72+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 40+

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