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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from Rp 589,223

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 13/5 and drop-off date of 20/5. 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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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 13 April 2025.

January

Rp 721,839

February

Rp 822,561

March

Rp 872,922

April

Rp 923,283

May

Rp 990,431

June

Rp 1,040,792

July

Rp 1,175,088

August

Rp 1,107,940

September

Rp 973,644

October

Rp 940,070

November

Rp 805,774

December

Rp 956,857

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 13 April 2025.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing San Francisco. These agencies, altogether, have 96 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Francisco with prices from Rp 589,223 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in San Francisco:

Economy

Economy

Rp 585,698+

Compact

Compact

Rp 589,223+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 602,988+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 617,257+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,141,346+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 824,240+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,122,881+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 527,447+

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 13 April 2025.

Small cars

Rp 517,408 - Rp 1,725,197

All Car Types

Rp 792,623 - Rp 1,926,244

To hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 902,545/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 517,408/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 1,725,197/day). In fact, January is about 43% 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 30% 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 Rp 1,058,933/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 662,637/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,594,544/day). In fact, November is about 38% 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 17% 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.

To hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,293,676/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 733,087/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~Rp 2,253,844/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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 2% 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 Rp 1,270,463/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 778,095/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~Rp 2,214,183/day). In fact, January is about 39% 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 1% 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.

To hire a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,174,347/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco, the United States (~Rp 1,492,158/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 2,332,382/day). In fact, December is about 27% 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 saves you 8% 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 589,223/day
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Hyundai i20

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 13 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Thrifty. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Sixt

7.6
Good
119 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Budget

7.4
Good
124 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
204 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.3
Fair
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
48 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
52 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Avis

6.7
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.3
Okay
91 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

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 Rp 769,627. Data was last updated on 13 April 2025.
Peruse the best San Francisco car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Hyundai i20Rp 589,223/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryRp 617,257/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Kia SportageRp 1,102,400/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage

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 13 April 2025.
  • 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 (Rp 527,447/day), Thrifty (Rp 545,241/day), and Hertz (Rp 602,988/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 (8.7 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 Rp 19,472.89/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 876,280 and Rp 1,265,738 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?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in San Francisco from about Rp 5,380,728 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, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in San Francisco.

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

    Rp 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Francisco. To save money, consider booking a Supplier choice car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in May, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as Rp 0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    Chevrolet Suburban, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Francisco according to Cheapflights users.

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 13 April 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 (Rp 34+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 98+

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