Car Hire in San Francisco (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks
or comparable
£ 43.97
/ per day
City Centre
Standard
Standard (Toyota Corolla)
or comparable
£ 61.92
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or comparable
£ 44.93
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or comparable
£ 44.99
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Full-size
Nissan Altima
or comparable
£ 45.83
/ per day
City Centre
Premium
Audi A3
or comparable
£ 45.98
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or comparable
£ 46.09
/ per day
City Centre
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or comparable
£ 47.06
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:34 on 2024-04-21.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 48 per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.13 per litre or £ 4.30 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.97 per litre or £ 3.66 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.54 / 1 gallon
Top 4 Destinations around San Francisco (City Centre)
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17.8 km / 11.1 miles
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18.4 km / 11.4 miles
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124.1 km / 77.1 miles
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262.9 km / 163.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in San Francisco (Downtown) the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in San Francisco (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 39.57 per day. This is 41% less than the yearly average and 63% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £ 107.37 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What’s the usual hire length for renters in San Francisco (Downtown)?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 17 days, while in January, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in San Francisco (Downtown)
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in San Francisco (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in San Francisco (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in San Francisco (Downtown) in April in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches in San Francisco (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, SIXT, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £ 44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | MINI Cooper | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Altima | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | BMW X3 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Priceless
6.8 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£ 47.60
Lowest daily price
£ 43.97
Total cars available
71
Top 4 Suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2024
Alamo
4158829440
687 FOLSOM ST,
£ 44 - £ 79
SIXT
+18887498227
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
£ 62 - £ 114
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-15:00
Hertz
+14159231119
840 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Priceless
+14159284414
349 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:30
Tue:08:00-12:30
Wed:08:00-12:30
Thu:08:00-12:30
Fri:08:00-12:30
Sat:08:00-12:30
Sun:08:00-12:30
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