San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from Rp 436,503

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 1/12 and drop-off date of 8/12. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 2 November 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 19,780.59

Average price per day

Rp 548,703

Cheapest price per day

Rp 436,503

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 2 November 2025.

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 436,503 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Rp 493,351+

Compact

Compact

Rp 436,503+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 519,614+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 545,878+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,044,382+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 796,875+

Convertible

Convertible

Rp 1,024,601+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 869,182+

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:

Hyundai i20Rp 436,503/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 777,959. Data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
Hyundai i20Rp 436,503/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryRp 545,878/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Kia SportageRp 838,431/day
5
M
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 764,628/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,400,829% 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 460,605.06/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at Rp 630,984.06/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 108 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 132 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 698,138. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,063,830 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 698,138. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,063,830 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 698,138

February

Rp 814,495

March

Rp 847,739

April

Rp 914,229

May

Rp 947,473

June

Rp 964,096

July

Rp 1,063,830

August

Rp 1,047,207

September

Rp 914,229

October

Rp 964,096

November

Rp 781,250

December

Rp 930,851

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Honda CR-V, for example) are the most popular in San Francisco. Compact (Nissan Juke) and Standard (Ford Edge) 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 2 November 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
108 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

7.2
Good
132 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
180 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
111 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

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
33 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
51 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
88 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 2 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 548,703/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 460,605/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 26.

  • 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 3,840,924 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 16,461,104. 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 Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as Rp 1,143,285 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 2 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 36+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 65+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 36+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 87+

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Hire a car at San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Pleasant Hill

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in San Francisco

Hire a car at one of these airports in the San Francisco area

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation