Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$67.33
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$67.33
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Nissan Altima
or similar
$71.18
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$76.98
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$78.86
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
$80.54
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$87.69
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Infiniti Q50
or similar
$100.18
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:57 on 2023-09-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English,
Spanish
Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$78.76 / per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h
25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.42 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.85 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.22 per liter
Top 20 Locations near San Francisco (Downtown)
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Car Rental at Oakland Airport from $46.93 per day17.8 km / 11.1 miles away
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Car Rental at San Francisco Airport from $48.95 per day18.4 km / 11.4 miles away
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Car Rental at San Jose Airport from $49.15 per day62.9 km / 39.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $55.26 per day88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Sacramento International Airport from $46.15 per day124.1 km / 77.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Monterey Airport from $55.26 per day142.0 km / 88.2 miles away
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260.5 km / 161.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Fresno Airport from $42.52 per day262.9 km / 163.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Visalia Downtown from $109.85 per day320.6 km / 199.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Santa Barbara Airport from $45.79 per day438.6 km / 272.5 miles away
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Car Rental at North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $93.15 per day538.5 km / 334.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Burbank Airport from $39.71 per day539.6 km / 335.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Los Angeles (Downtown) from $74.23 per day558.3 km / 346.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Los Angeles Airport from $65.05 per day558.7 km / 347.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Long Beach Airport from $76.77 per day584.4 km / 363.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Ontario Airport from $50.27 per day599.0 km / 372.2 miles away
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Car Rental at John Wayne Airport from $45.65 per day613.4 km / 381.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Palm Springs Airport from $52.80 per day689.9 km / 428.7 miles away
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Car Rental at San Diego Airport from $45.97 per day734.3 km / 456.3 miles away
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Car Rental at San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $43.39 per day763.0 km / 474.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in San Francisco (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in San Francisco (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $45.15 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $131.50 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in San Francisco (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 28 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days in San Francisco (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in San Francisco (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) in November, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in San Francisco (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $67 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Jetta | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Altima | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Cadillac XTS | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
| Alamo | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Priceless
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$78.76
Lowest daily price
$67.33
Total cars available
21
Top 3 Suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2023
Alamo
4158829440
687 FOLSOM ST,
$67 - $122
SIXT
+18887498227
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
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
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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