San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from RM 128

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 17/1 and drop-off date of 18/1. 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 31 December 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.42

Average price per day

RM 144

Cheapest price per day

RM 128

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 31 December 2025.

At RM 128/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 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 128+

Compact

Compact

RM 225+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 225+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 245+

SUV

SUV

RM 199+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 336+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 247+

Premium

Premium

RM 186+

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 128/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 225/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 216. Data was last updated on 31 December 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 128/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda HR-VRM 182/day
5
M
A/C
Honda HR-V
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassRM 186/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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 251% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Francisco?

Looking to hire a car in San Francisco? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 106.50/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 116.42/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 105 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 170. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 259 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 170. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 259 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 170

February

RM 194

March

RM 206

April

RM 219

May

RM 227

June

RM 239

July

RM 259

August

RM 255

September

RM 223

October

RM 239

November

RM 215

December

RM 239

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark 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 31 December 2025.

Sixt

7.8
Good
105 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

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

6.9

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
173 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.2

Dollar

5.0
Fair
110 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.0

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

8.1
Very Good
30 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
53 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.1
Okay
88 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

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 31 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 144/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 112/day from Thrifty, booked on Dec. 27.

  • 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 870 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 Thrifty can potentially be 17% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average RM 3,728 a month or RM 124 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 171 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 January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 296 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 31 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 61+).

Electric

Electric

RM 69+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 61+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 143+

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