San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from RM 184

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 4/12 and drop-off date of 5/12. 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 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 15 October 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.03

Average price per day

RM 275

Cheapest price per day

RM 184

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 15 October 2025.

At RM 184/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, 92 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 184+

Compact

Compact

RM 283+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 207+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 582+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 279+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 293+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 308+

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

Honda JazzRM 184/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Nissan AlmeraRM 283/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 305. Data was last updated on 15 October 2025.
Honda JazzRM 184/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 207/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda CR-VRM 279/day
4
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V

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 194/day – about 256% 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 148.92/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 149.38/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 108 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?

At San Francisco, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 178. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 271 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 178. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 271 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 178

February

RM 207

March

RM 216

April

RM 232

May

RM 241

June

RM 249

July

RM 271

August

RM 266

September

RM 232

October

RM 228

November

RM 199

December

RM 241

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar).

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 15 October 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
108 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

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

5.1
Fair
180 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Dollar

5.0
Fair
111 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
45 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

8.2
Very Good
34 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.8
Okay
50 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
Okay
88 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 15 October 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 275/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 211/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 5.

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

    Alamo 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 2,116 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 does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Hertz can potentially be 49% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average RM 9,069 a month or RM 302 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Francisco car hire.

  • 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 November, 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 15 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 47+).

Electric

Electric

RM 47+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 58+

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