Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
$40.38
per day
9.1
Outstanding
9 reviews
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$57.17
per day
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$60.87
per day
7.9
Good
No ratings yet
Full-size (Toyota Camry)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$66.64
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 reviews
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Kia Soul
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$68.61
per day
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Nissan Maxima
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$43.71
per day
9.1
Outstanding
9 reviews
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$46.02
per day
9.1
Outstanding
9 reviews
Audi Q3
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$47.10
per day
9.1
Outstanding
9 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:25 PM on 10/30/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- 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 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
9 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 Union Square Downtownfrom $58.80 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $52.92 per day17.8 km / 11.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $53.16 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $46.59 per day62.9 km / 39.08 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $60.01 per day88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom $47.83 per day124.1 km / 77.11 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $60.29 per day142 km / 88.23 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $47.73 per day262.9 km / 163.36 miles away
- Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom $61.23 per day384.2 km / 238.73 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $49.97 per day396.9 km / 246.62 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $43.35 per day438.6 km / 272.53 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $42.52 per day539.6 km / 335.29 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from $24.85 per day558.3 km / 346.91 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom $46.83 per day558.7 km / 347.16 miles away
- Westchester559.1 km / 347.41 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom $49.97 per day584.4 km / 363.13 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom $42.78 per day599 km / 372.2 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom $42.29 per day613.4 km / 381.15 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom $41.95 per day689.9 km / 428.68 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom $41.34 per day734.3 km / 456.27 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
687 FOLSOM ST,
B
SIXT
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
C
Thrifty
364 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
D
Hertz
840 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
E
Budget
675 Post St
San Francisco
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 monthDecember | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price $44 | A good deal $56 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
$65
$33
$0
$58
in January
Jan
$42
in February
Feb
$54
in March
Mar
$59
in April
Apr
$54
in May
May
$57
in June
Jun
$58
in July
Jul
$51
in August
Aug
$56
in September
Sep
$41
in October
Oct
Nov
$36
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $35.69 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $59.47 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 December.
Monthly searches in San Francisco (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
2.6 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
Nov
0.1 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 December the average rental period is 363 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in San Francisco (Downtown)
399
200
0
6 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
12 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
10 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
Nov
363 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, SIXT, Alamo, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia K5 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Priceless (rated 6.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$54
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
111
Top 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2025
Alamo
9.1
Outstanding
9 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
$40 - $81
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
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$66 - $131
per day
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
+18887498227
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
Sat
08:00-15:00
Sun
08:00-15:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
9
$57 - $160
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
07:00-15:00
Sun
07:00-15:00
Hertz
8.1
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$57 - $160
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
3 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.1
$61 - $144
per day
675 Post St
San Francisco
+14156741917
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
Avis
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
$61 - $115
per day
821 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
+14152274227
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-14:00
Wed
08:00-14:00
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
5.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.1
Car condition
6.1
$61 - $115
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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