San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from RM 150

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 18/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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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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 19 March 2026.

At RM 150/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, 88 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 150+

Compact

Compact

RM 148+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 152+

Standard

Standard

RM 156+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 161+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 281+

Premium

Premium

RM 268+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 170+

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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Perodua AxiaRM 150/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 254/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

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 RM 180. Data was last updated on 19 March 2026.
Perodua AxiaRM 150/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda FitRM 152/day
5
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Mitsubishi L200/TritonRM 156/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi L200/Triton

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?

For the best savings on car hire in San Francisco, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 192/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Looking to hire a car in San Francisco? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 121.29/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 142.57/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 104 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 133 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 RM 172. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 250 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 RM 172. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 250 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 172

February

RM 219

March

RM 215

April

RM 215

May

RM 219

June

RM 231

July

RM 250

August

RM 246

September

RM 215

October

RM 231

November

RM 207

December

RM 235

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 19 March 2026.

Sixt

7.8
Good
104 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
133 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
132 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
111 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
44 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
30 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Avis

6.8
Okay
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.2
Okay
86 reviews5 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 19 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in San Francisco. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 1,389 per week.

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

    RM 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Francisco. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 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 19 March 2026.

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 (RM 72+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 72+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 427+

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