Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$42.18 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
$53.19 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$59.67 per day
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
$96.74 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$55.36 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
$67.62 per day
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series) or similar
$101.27 per day
Special SUV
Extraordinary (BMW X5) or similar
$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
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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0.5 km / 0.3 miles away
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17.8 km / 11.1 miles away
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18.4 km / 11.4 miles away
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62.9 km / 39.1 miles away
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88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
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124.1 km / 77.1 miles away
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142 km / 88.2 miles away
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262.9 km / 163.4 miles away
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384.2 km / 238.7 miles away
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396.9 km / 246.6 miles away
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438.6 km / 272.5 miles away
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538.5 km / 334.6 miles away
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539.6 km / 335.3 miles away
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558.3 km / 346.9 miles away
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558.7 km / 347.2 miles away
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559.1 km / 347.4 miles away
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584.4 km / 363.1 miles away
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599 km / 372.2 miles away
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613.4 km / 381.1 miles away
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689.9 km / 428.7 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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