San Francisco

Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from RM 110

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 13/12 and drop-off date of 27/12. 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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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 4 November 2025.

At RM 110/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 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 124+

Compact

Compact

RM 110+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 139+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 122+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 269+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 218+

Premium

Premium

RM 189+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 409+

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:

Hyundai i20RM 110/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda JazzRM 124/day
2
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A/C
Honda Jazz

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 186. Data was last updated on 4 November 2025.
Hyundai i20RM 110/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryRM 122/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Proton SagaRM 124/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 197/day – about 260% 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 130.62/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 363.95/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 7.2/10 with 132 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 176. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 269 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 176. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 269 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 176

February

RM 206

March

RM 214

April

RM 231

May

RM 239

June

RM 243

July

RM 269

August

RM 264

September

RM 231

October

RM 248

November

RM 201

December

RM 235

What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Francisco. Mini cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van 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 4 November 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

7.2
Good
132 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

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
33 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
51 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

6.1

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 4 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt 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 2,548 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 Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 375 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 4 November 2025.

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 29+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 29+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 142+

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