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Toyota RAV4
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.41
per day
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8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
675 Post St
San Francisco
Drop-off information
Downtown
675 Post St
San Francisco
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near San Francisco (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in San Francisco (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
40–48 km/h
or
25–30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon
Top 20 locations near San Francisco (Downtown)
- San Francisco Somafrom $58.61 per day0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $68.13 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $59.91 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Center0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $98.11 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharffrom $61.24 per day2.9 km / 1.8 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $59.72 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $92.08 per day14.4 km / 8.95 miles away
- Berkeley Downtownfrom $61.20 per day15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $70.71 per day17.8 km / 11.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $57.21 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- San Rafael Simms Islandfrom $87.87 per day21.1 km / 13.11 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $61.20 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Walnut Creek Downtownfrom $92.08 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $87.87 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles away
- Vallejo Downtownfrom $61.20 per day38.2 km / 23.74 miles away
- Fremont Centervillefrom $61.20 per day43.2 km / 26.84 miles away
- Palo Alto Downtownfrom $59.83 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- Pleasanton Downtownfrom $87.87 per day48.7 km / 30.26 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
687 FOLSOM ST,
B
Thrifty
364 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
C
Hertz
840 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
D
Budget
675 Post St
San Francisco
E
Avis
821 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
When to book in San Francisco (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in San Francisco (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in San Francisco (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $65 | A good deal $66 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
$80
$40
$0
$48
in January
Jan
$63
in February
Feb
$58
in March
Mar
$65
in April
Apr
$69
in May
May
$61
in June
Jun
$57
in July
Jul
$50
in August
Aug
$54
in September
Sep
$40
in October
Oct
$54
in November
Nov
$72
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $40.32 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $72.37 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.
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 August, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in San Francisco (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
0.2 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
2.6 times in August
Aug
1.6 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
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 August the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in San Francisco (Downtown)
12
6
0
8 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
10 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Alamo, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $59 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Kona | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Trax | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Priceless (rated 6.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$72
Lowest daily price
$59
Total cars available
6
Top 6 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2026
Alamo
9.0
Outstanding
9 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$30
per day
687 FOLSOM ST,
4158829440
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
$30
per day
364 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
+14157715332
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
Hertz
8.1
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
840 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
+14159231119
Show 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
Budget
8.0
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.0
$59–$98
per day
675 Post St
San Francisco
+14156741917
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-19:00
Sun
07:00-19:00
Avis
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$99
per day
821 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
+14152274227
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Priceless
6.8
Acceptable
Value for money
5.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.1
Car condition
6.0
$99
per day
349 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102
+14159284414
Show 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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