Car Rental in San Francisco (Downtown)

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Downtown, San Francisco, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$55.40 / per day
Downtown
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$149.41 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$64.24 / per day
Downtown
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$65.27 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$65.32 / per day
Downtown
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.15 / per day
Downtown
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$86.42 / per day
Downtown
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$88.26 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:07 on 2024-03-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$80 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 gasoline price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.83 per liter or $6.93 / 1 gallon

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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in San Francisco (Downtown)
$49.91
January
February
March
$87.39
April
$135.41
May
$112.74
June
$90.91
July
$115.59
August
$78.05
September
$53.59
October
$50.13
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in San Francisco (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $49.91 per day. This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $135.41 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 July the average rental period is 17 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in San Francisco (Downtown)
4
January
February
March
11
April
10
May
12
June
17
July
13
August
6
September
12
October
14
November
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 San Francisco (Downtown) in April, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches in San Francisco (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
73%
January
February
March
170%
April
73%
May
97%
June
122%
July
97%
August
73%
September
146%
October
49%
November
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price $55 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
SIXT MINI Cooper 4 1 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Altima 4 3 Large cars
Alamo Nissan Versa 5 1 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT BMW X3 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Rav4 4 2 SUVs
Alamo Hyundai Elantra 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Priceless
6.8 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$80.18
Lowest daily price
$55.40
Total cars available
63

Top 3 Suppliers in San Francisco (Downtown) in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
4158829440
687 FOLSOM ST,
$55 - $139
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2
+18887498227
475 S Van Ness Ave., 94103-3629 San Francisco, California
$149 - $199
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
Priceless
Priceless
Satisfactory 6.8
+14159284414
349 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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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