Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)

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Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Versa


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Toyota RAV4


Chevrolet Equinox


Audi A5 Sportback


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Ford Edge


Ford Edge


Audi A4


Toyota Corolla


Audi Q3


Chevrolet Malibu


Cadillac XTS


Audi Q5


Hyundai Elantra


Nissan Altima


Ford Explorer


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Chrysler Pacifica


Volkswagen Jetta


Chrysler Pacifica


Nissan Maxima


Audi A3


Chrysler 300


Hyundai Kona


Nissan Rogue


GMC Yukon


Dodge Durango


Ford Expedition


Chevrolet Tahoe


Ford Expedition


Ford Transit


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Suburban


Chevrolet Equinox


Ford Edge


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- 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 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 locations near San Francisco (Downtown)
- San Francisco Somafrom $60.29 per day0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $55.46 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $60.29 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Centerfrom $96.57 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $60.65 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharffrom $60.65 per day2.9 km / 1.8 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $61.58 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $68.21 per day14.4 km / 8.95 miles away
- Berkeley Downtownfrom $64.03 per day15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $56.03 per day17.8 km / 11.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $53.57 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- San Rafael Simms Islandfrom $46.37 per day21.1 km / 13.11 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $68.21 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Walnut Creek Downtownfrom $60.65 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $63.03 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles away
- Vallejo Downtownfrom $60.65 per day38.2 km / 23.74 miles away
- Fremont Centervillefrom $59.65 per day43.2 km / 26.84 miles away
- Palo Alto Downtownfrom $59.65 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- Pleasanton Downtownfrom $68.21 per day48.7 km / 30.26 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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 $74 | A good deal $68 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
$53
in January
$62
in February
$60
in March
$67
in April
$58
in May
$59
in June
$58
in July
$52
in August
$57
in September
$41
in October
$55
in November
$74
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $41.25 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $74.40 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.
0.7 times in January
0.7 times in February
0.4 times in March
0.2 times in April
Same as average in May
0.8 times in June
1.1 times in July
2.5 times in August
1.5 times in September
1.2 times in October
1.1 times in November
0.8 times in December
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 June the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
5 days in February
4 days in March
7 days in April
10 days in May
11 days in June
10 days in July
11 days in August
10 days in September
8 days in October
5 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, Avis, SIXT, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $60 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Kona | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Trax | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia K5 | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2026







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