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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from ₹ 2,092

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 7/12 and drop-off date of 14/12. 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.
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San Francisco car rentals in 2024

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 1 December 2024.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 98

Average price per day

₹ 4,130

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,092

What is the 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 1 December 2024.

January

₹ 3,382

February

₹ 4,058

March

₹ 4,565

April

₹ 4,565

May

₹ 4,988

June

₹ 5,242

July

₹ 5,918

August

₹ 5,580

September

₹ 4,988

October

₹ 4,735

November

₹ 4,058

December

₹ 4,481

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 1 December 2024.

In San Francisco, there are 99 active hire locations from 38 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco in the past week - currently priced from ₹ 2,090/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,090+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,111+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,159+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,258+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 2,221+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 3,741+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,551+

Convertible

Convertible

₹ 3,954+

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 1 December 2024.

Small cars

₹ 4,026 - ₹ 7,782

All Car Types

₹ 5,101 - ₹ 8,556

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,533/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 4,026/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 7,782/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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 20% 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,798/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 4,331/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 7,890/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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. Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,899/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 5,963/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,030/day). In fact, January is about 25% 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 13% 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 ₹ 6,634/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 4,641/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 9,028/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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 saves you 4% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,463/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 7,729/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~₹ 10,704/day). In fact, December is about 19% 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 is 28% 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 luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,829/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 4,438/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 11,137/day). In fact, January is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a luxury car is 13% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,866/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~₹ 7,386/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 13,185/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco, hiring a convertible is 31% 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 convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Ka₹ 2,092/day
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Ford Ka

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 1 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Sixt

7.5
Good
121 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

7.4
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.3
Okay
127 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
113 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
55 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

8.4
Very Good
56 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Avis

6.9
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Best San Francisco car rental deals found

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 ₹ 2,701. Data was last updated on 1 December 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Francisco area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Ford Ka₹ 2,092/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Camry₹ 2,221/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota Etios₹ 2,226/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios

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 1 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,130/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,330/day from Fox, booked on Nov. 24.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Francisco?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Francisco from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (₹ 2,111/day), Thrifty (₹ 2,115/day), and Fox (₹ 2,248/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Francisco?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.1 rating), Alamo (8.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Francisco.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Francisco?

    The average price of petrol in San Francisco is ₹ 98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 4,414 and ₹ 6,375 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in San Francisco for about ₹ 21,894 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 29%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in San Francisco.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Francisco check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • 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 ₹ 93,829. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    ₹ 2,839 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 January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 5,510 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Francisco is the Ford Mustang Convertible, which is a Standard vehicle.

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Luxury car rentals in San Francisco

Find luxury car rental deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Francisco cost an average of ₹ 4,320 per day. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within San Francisco. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car rental needs and budget.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 2,934/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Honda City₹ 2,983/day
5
M
Honda City
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,122/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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 1 December 2024.

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 (₹ 24+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 24+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 64+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 61+

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