Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)

Cheapest car rental rates
Kia Rio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Soul
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Kona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Camry
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Soul
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Camry
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Rio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Venue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Maxima
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Versa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mitsubishi Mirage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Audi A3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Malibu
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chrysler 300
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Altima
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Elantra
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Rogue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford F-150
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Audi A5 Sportback
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Equinox
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Audi A4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Audi Q3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Cadillac XTS
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Dodge Durango
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Audi Q5
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chrysler Pacifica
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Equinox
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Tahoe
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chrysler Pacifica
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Explorer
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Expedition
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Jeep Grand Cherokee
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


GMC Yukon
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Dodge Challenger
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Expedition
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Transit
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Suburban
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- 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 $58.47 per day0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $60.25 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $65.83 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Centerfrom $77.63 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $65.83 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharffrom $65.83 per day2.9 km / 1.8 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $38.74 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $65.83 per day14.4 km / 8.95 miles away
- Berkeley Downtownfrom $55.69 per day15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $54.43 per day17.8 km / 11.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $64.01 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- San Rafael Simms Islandfrom $65.83 per day21.1 km / 13.11 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $65.83 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Walnut Creek Downtownfrom $65.83 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $55.69 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles away
- Vallejo Downtownfrom $55.88 per day38.2 km / 23.74 miles away
- Fremont Centervillefrom $55.69 per day43.2 km / 26.84 miles away
- Palo Alto Downtownfrom $55.88 per day44.4 km / 27.59 miles away
- Pleasanton Downtownfrom $55.69 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 $59 | A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$48
in January
$61
in February
$59
in March
$59
in April
$54
in May
$58
in June
$58
in July
$51
in August
$55
in September
$41
in October
$58
in November
$73
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $40.67 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $73.35 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 March.
0.7 times in January
0.6 times in February
0.4 times in March
Same as average in April
0.9 times in May
0.8 times in June
Same as average in July
2.3 times in August
1.4 times in September
1.1 times in October
0.8 times in November
0.7 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.
8 days in January
5 days in February
4 days in March
9 days in April
9 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, SIXT, Alamo, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $56 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Trax | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia K5 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2026







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