Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)

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Downtown, San Francisco, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$42.18 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$53.19 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$59.67 per day
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$96.74 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$55.36 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$67.62 per day
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series) or similar
Luxury (BMW 3 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$101.27 per day
Special SUV
Extraordinary (BMW X5) or similar
Extraordinary (BMW X5)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$141.86 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:17 PM on 5/2/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$77 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
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon

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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.
Average rental costs per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
$55.51
January
$40.93
February
$52.51
March
$57.36
April
$69.28
May
$94.47
June
$82.55
July
$78.43
August
$58.22
September
$48.97
October
November
$34.42
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $34.42 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $94.47 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.

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)
6
January
5
February
4
March
9
April
6
May
10
June
10
July
11
August
13
September
14
October
November
363
December

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
46%
January
69%
February
92%
March
154%
April
77%
May
108%
June
85%
July
200%
August
146%
September
115%
October
November
8%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Hertz, Alamo, Thrifty, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $42 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) 4 1 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Hyundai Kona 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Jeep Compass 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Hyundai Elantra 4 2 Large cars
Hertz Nissan Maxima 4 2 Premium cars
SIXT Midsize (Nissan Sentra) 4 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Priceless
6.6 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$77.24
Lowest daily price
$42.18
Total cars available
45

Top 7 suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9 / 9 reviews
4158829440
687 FOLSOM ST,
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
Tue:
13:00 - 17:00
Wed:
13:00 - 17:00
Thu:
13:00 - 17:00
Fri:
13:00 - 17:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+18887498227
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
$85 - $155
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
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+14157715332
364 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$51 - $135
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
Hertz
Average 7.8 / 4 reviews
+14159231119
840 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
$51 - $135
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
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+14152274227
821 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
$57 - $89
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
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 1 review
+14156741917
675 Post St San Francisco
$42 - $70
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
Priceless
Priceless
Below average 6.6 / 0 reviews
+14159284414
349 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102
$42 - $70
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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