Cheap car hire in San Francisco
$37/day | Economy |
$37/day | Compact |
$38/day | Intermediate |
$52/day | Standard |
$38/day | Full-size |
$48/day | People mover |
$73/day | Full-size SUV |
$45/day | Premium |
$47/day | Luxury |
$62/day | Convertible |
$41/day | Intermediate SUV |
$49/day | Standard SUV |
$52/day | Compact SUV |
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Car hire locations in or near San Francisco
Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $56/day |
Good deal | $45/day |
When to book a car hire in San Francisco
Top tips for hiring a car in San Francisco
- While driving around the city of San Francisco can prove tricky because of its steep hills and crowded streets, renting a car is a great option for travelers looking to explore other destinations outside the city. Driving is the best way to get to nearby places that are a must in every itinerary, such as the Bay Area, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. For an unforgettable wine tasting experience, drive to Napa Valley, which is only about 50 miles away from San Francisco.
- All the big car hire agencies can be found at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Car Rental Center, which is accessible from all the airport terminals by taking the AirTrain Blue Line service. AirTrain stations are located in all the terminals at the airport. There is also a free shuttle service from the SFO hire Car Center to other off-site hire car agencies.
- San Francisco is known for its steep hills, and the city center is filled with packed roads, one-way streets, and expensive parking, so you might want to avoid driving in that area. When parking on one of the city's hills, make sure to turn the wheels towards the curb when the car is facing downhill, and turn them away from the curb when the car is facing uphill -- and don't forget to use your parking brake.
- San Francisco is one of the worst cities in the United States when it comes to traffic congestion. Rush hours can easily add one or more hours to your travel time, so take that into consideration and avoid driving into or out of the city between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and 3:30 and 7 p.m. Because of its geographical features, SF can get quite foggy and windy, so make sure you take extra precautions while driving if the weather conditions aren't great.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in San Francisco for $45 or less
- Book your car hire in San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hires in San Francisco are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in San Francisco
Some car hire companies in San Francisco which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo, Dollar and Budget
On average a car hire in San Francisco costs $56 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt ($63/day), Dollar ($80/day) and Thrifty ($95/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt 7 S Linden Ave 94080-6416 (15 kilometres from the city centre).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in San Francisco are Alamo (8.8, 1244 reviews), Enterprise (8.6, 1234 reviews), and National (8.4, 93 reviews).
The average price of fuel in San Francisco is $1.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $19 and $26, depending on the car size.
Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Francisco.
Car hire companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Enterprise, National and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Enterprise, National and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in San Francisco costs $41 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in San Francisco costs $52 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in San Francisco costs $49 per day, on average.
In San Francisco, cars are most frequently hired at Advance Car And Truck Rental 323 South Canal St (19 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in San Francisco costs $390 per week ($56 per day).
On average a car hire in San Francisco costs $1,672 per month ($56 per day).
A small automatic car, such as a Smart, is the best option because of the city's steep hills, narrow streets, and small parking spots.
The speed limit in the city is 25 miles per hour, but on urban highways it is set at 55 mph, and on rural highways it is between 65 and 70 mph. The speed limit on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 45 mph
The average petrol prices in San Francisco are a little bit pricey, with the average at about $3.67 per gallon.
Street parking in San Francisco is scarce, and it is typically metered, has a time limit, or both. Depending on demand, meter pricing can range anywhere from between 50 cents an hour to a maximum of about $7 an hour. Parking garages in and around Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf cost about $20 to $40 per day. Parking outside the city is recommended, as it is easy to commute by using the BART or Caltrain railway systems.