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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from Rp 541,768

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 6/7 and drop-off date of 13/7. 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 7 June 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 20,517.84

Average price per day

Rp 496,173

Cheapest price per day

Rp 541,768

Cheapest time to rent a car in San Francisco

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Francisco and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 7 June 2025.

January

Rp 700,211

February

Rp 797,915

March

Rp 846,767

April

Rp 895,619

May

Rp 928,187

June

Rp 1,009,607

July

Rp 1,139,879

August

Rp 1,074,743

September

Rp 944,471

October

Rp 895,619

November

Rp 781,631

December

Rp 928,187

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 7 June 2025.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 98 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from Rp 541,768 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Rp 510,992+

Compact

Compact

Rp 490,474+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 579,222+

Standard

Standard

Rp 595,994+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 541,768+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,053,412+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,064,322+

Luxury

Luxury

Rp 683,602+

Compare available car types for rental in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Francisco to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 June 2025.

Small cars

Rp 501,905 - Rp 1,673,505

All Car Types

Rp 768,874 - Rp 1,546,984

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 875,045/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 501,905/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 1,673,505/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a small car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 953,113/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 637,029/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,546,767/day). In fact, May is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,124,272/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 711,121/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 2,306,008/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a large car is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,136,509/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 754,782/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,760,113/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 964,529/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 1,416,682/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 2,262,497/day). In fact, December is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a van saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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 7 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Thrifty. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Sixt

7.7
Good
118 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
123 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Thrifty

5.4
Fair
197 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Dollar

5.2
Fair
116 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
49 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
52 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Avis

6.7
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.3
Okay
94 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

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 857,895. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
Peruse the best San Francisco car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota CamryRp 541,768/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Kia SportageRp 978,505/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage
Nissan SerenaRp 1,053,412/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

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 7 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 496,173/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 479,889/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in San Francisco from about Rp 3,473,213 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 14,885,198. 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 July, 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 7 June 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 33+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 33+

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