San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from HK$212

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 28-9 and drop-off date of 5-10. 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 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

HK$8.97

Average price per day

HK$448

Cheapest price per day

HK$212

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 September 2025.

At HK$212/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 39 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 96 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$227+

Compact

Compact

HK$212+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$228+

Standard

Standard

HK$309+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$247+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$614+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$333+

Premium

Premium

HK$397+

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 medium 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitHK$212/day
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Honda Fit

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 HK$317. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Honda FitHK$212/day
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A/C
Honda Fit
Volkswagen GolfHK$247/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Honda AccordHK$255/day
5
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A/C
Honda Accord

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in San Francisco, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$359, which is about 554% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Looking to hire a car in San Francisco? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$219.21/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$226.15/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 112 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?

Planning to hire a car in San Francisco? January is the cheapest month, costing about HK$335 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$507. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$335

February

HK$382

March

HK$405

April

HK$429

May

HK$444

June

HK$460

July

HK$507

August

HK$491

September

HK$437

October

HK$421

November

HK$366

December

HK$444

What car do most people rent in San Francisco?

Intermediate cars (Kia K4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Convertible cars (Class Convertible or similar).

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 2 September 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

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

5.2
Fair
188 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
116 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
46 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
36 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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 reviews6 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 2 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$448/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$323/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Francisco, offering car hire for around HK$2,728 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Francisco however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in San Francisco can be found for HK$11,691. You can find car rental deals for HK$390 a day on average.

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

    Car hire prices in San Francisco are typically HK$245 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Supplier choice to save money on your trip to HK$245. Our users have found prices for Supplier choice car hire in October to be on average HK$457 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 2 September 2025.

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 (HK$29+).

Electric

Electric

HK$29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$31+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$138+

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