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Car Hire in San Francisco, United States

Discover the best deals in San Francisco by comparing top car hire websites.

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Competitive rates for various vehicles

Find the best prices on a wide selection of car options for your needs.

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Many rentals include a free cancellation policy for your convenience.

Complimentary fuel deals

Benefit from offers that include a complimentary full tank for your trip.

Cheap Car Hire Deals in San Francisco

1/21/2025 - 1/22/2025
Kia Soul

or similar Compact

passengers icon230 Harbor Way
budget logo
Compact Car Image
A$76 /day
1/28/2025 - 1/29/2025
Honda Accord

or similar Fullsize

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Dollar logo
Fullsize Car Image
A$76 /day
2/4/2025 - 2/5/2025
Hyundai Elantra

or similar Special

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Thrifty logo
Special Car Image
A$76 /day
2/11/2025 - 2/12/2025
Chevrolet Bolt

or similar Intermediate

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Dollar logo
Intermediate Car Image
A$76 /day
2/18/2025 - 2/19/2025
Toyota Corolla Hatchback

or similar Standard

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Dollar logo
Standard Car Image
A$78 /day
2/25/2025 - 2/26/2025
Honda Fit

or similar Economy

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Dollar logo
Economy Car Image
A$78 /day
3/4/2025 - 3/5/2025
Chevrolet Bolt EUV

or similar Intermediate SUV

passengers icon780 MCDONNELL RD
Thrifty logo
Intermediate SUV Car Image
A$78 /day
3/11/2025 - 3/12/2025
Volkswagen Passat

or similar Premium

passengers icon780 Mcdonnell Road San Francisco Intl Apo
budget logo
Premium Car Image
A$84 /day
3/18/2025 - 3/19/2025
Chevrolet Spark

or similar Mini

passengers icon364 O'FARRELL STREET
Thrifty logo
Mini Car Image
A$88 /day
3/25/2025 - 3/26/2025
Chevrolet Cruze

or similar Sports Car

passengers icon230 Harbor Way
AVIS logo
Sports Car Car Image
A$90 /day
4/1/2025 - 4/2/2025
Chevrolet Colorado

or similar Pick Up Truck

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Dollar logo
Pick Up Truck Car Image
A$98 /day
4/8/2025 - 4/9/2025
Subaru Outback

or similar Wagon

passengers iconSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 780 MCDONNELL RD
Thrifty logo
Wagon Car Image
A$103 /day
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San Francisco City Car Hire Reviews

FOX RENT A CAR

4.2 / 5
2371 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$86 /day
Hertz logo

Hertz

4.2 / 5
1936 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$88 /day
Thrifty logo

Thrifty

4.2 / 5
2085 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$76 /day
Secret Deal logo

Secret Deal

4.3 / 5
1950 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$76 /day
FLIZZR logo

FLIZZR

3.9 / 5
116 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness3.9 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
Payless logo

Payless

5 / 5
56 reviews
Car condition3.9 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection5 / 5
Customer service3.7 / 5
AVIS logo

AVIS

4.3 / 5
5016 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$78 /day

britz_motorhome

4.9 / 5
25 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection4 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5

UFODRIVE

4.3 / 5
427 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$289 /day
budget logo

budget

4.7 / 5
2486 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$76 /day

YESAWAY

3.9 / 5
26 reviews
Car condition4 / 5
Car cleanliness3.5 / 5
Easy collection3.6 / 5
Customer service3.7 / 5
Enterprise logo

Enterprise

4.6 / 5
713 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$163 /day
Europcar logo

Europcar

4.4 / 5
142 reviews
Car condition4.8 / 5
Car cleanliness4.4 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5

Fox

4.4 / 5
49 reviews
Car condition3.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.8 / 5
Easy collection4.9 / 5
Customer service3.6 / 5
Sixt logo

Sixt

4.1 / 5
2576 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$132 /day
Alamo logo

Alamo

4.6 / 5
2231 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$161 /day

Icar Lifestyle

3.8 / 5
62 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness3.9 / 5
Easy collection3.8 / 5
Customer service3.8 / 5
Dollar logo

Dollar

4.3 / 5
2409 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness4.1 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$76 /day
reach rental logo

reach rental

3.6 / 5
69 reviews
Car condition3.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.2 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service3.7 / 5
National logo

National

4.6 / 5
2325 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
A$163 /day

NuCars

4 / 5
46 reviews
Car condition3.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection3.9 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5

Car hire locations at or near bus and train stations in San Francisco

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Enterprise
4153379000check_when_bookingSUNSET DISTRICT, 33 CAMBON DR

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Car hire locations at San Francisco airports

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Payless650-539-6400Desk in terminalSan Francisco - Airport, 1409 Rollins Road
yesaway001 6504666123/+1 4242785418Desk in terminalSAN FRANCISCO INTL AP, 1288 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
reach rental001-6263717777Desk in terminal819 Mitten Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
Sixt+1-8887498227Check when booking780 N McDonnell Rd
Thrifty8772830898Desk in terminal780 MCDONNELL RD
Budget+1 6508770998Desk in terminalSan Francisco International Airport, 780, McDonnell Road, San Francisco, USA, 94128
Icar Lifestyle1-3109266999Meet and greetSan Francisco, CA 94128美国
YESAWAY+1-4248004990Desk in terminalSan Francisco International Airport(contact +1 6504666123)
Budget650-877-0998Desk in terminalSan Francisco International Ap, 780 Mcdonnell Road San Francisco Intl Apo

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Car hire locations at other popular spots in San Francisco

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Economy
check_when_bookingFort Lauderdale - Edgewood, 111 Sw 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33316
Budget650-637-1832check_when_bookingBelmont Ca, 1501 El Camino Real Suite 201 El Mercado Shopping Center
AVIS650-594-2847 check_when_bookingBelmont, 1501 El Camino Real Suite 201 El Mercado Shopping Center
Budget650-287-2680check_when_bookingFoster City,Ca Dt, 1133 Chess Drive
Budgetcheck_when_bookingSan Francisco - Harbor Way, 230, Harbor Way, South San Francisco, USA, 94080
AVIScheck_when_bookingSouth San Francisco - The East Side, 230 Harbor Way, San Francisco, US, 94080
Budget650-837-9095check_when_bookingSouth San Francisco, 230 Harbor Way
AVIScheck_when_bookingSan Francisco - Harbor Way, 230, Harbor Way, San Francisco, USA, 94080
Budget650-837-9095check_when_bookingSo San Francisco, 230 Harbor Way

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Hiring a Car in San Francisco: Good to Know

How to Find the Cheap Car Hire Deal in San Francisco

Understand Deposit Policies

Most rental companies will require a credit card for the deposit, which is typically frozen in your account. Make sure to inquire about the specific deposit amount and the policy for releasing the freeze.
Know the rental deposit requirements

Confirm drop-off location to avoid confusion.

Before finalising your car hire in San Francisco, make sure to confirm the drop-off location with your provider. This will help you save time and prevent any misunderstandings at the end of your car hire period.
Confirm your drop-off location

Fuel Policies: Full-to-Full vs. Same-to-Same

When renting a car, understand the fuel policy. A 'Full-to-Full' policy means you return the car with a full tank, while 'Same-to-Same' means you return it with the same level of fuel. Full-to-Full is often more cost-effective.
Choose the right fuel policy

Keep Rental Documents Accessible

Always keep your rental agreement, identification, and insurance information easily accessible during your rental period. This can help resolve any issues quickly.
Have important documents ready

Research Fuel Prices

Research fuel prices in the area where you'll return the vehicle. Filling up at a local station may be cheaper than paying for fuel through the rental company, especially if they charge higher rates.
Know local fuel prices before returning

Understand Local Driving Culture

Familiarize yourself with local driving behaviors to enhance safety and compliance.
Adapt to the local driving style

Avoid Central City Rentals

Renting outside busy areas can reduce costs and parking challenges.
Consider renting outside the city center

Plan for Additional Drivers

If sharing driving responsibilities, check the policies regarding additional drivers. Some companies charge fees for each extra driver, while others may include it for free under certain conditions.
Understand fees for multiple drivers

Find Cheap Car Hire Deals from San Francisco: FAQs

Car Hire at Nearby Airports Serving San Francisco

Car Hire Companies Serving Bus and Train Stations in San Francisco