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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Mini Countryman
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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GMC Acadia
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$41.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Chevrolet Blazer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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BMW X1
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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BMW X3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1345 Francisco Blvd E, Suite C
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.30
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.30
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
Drop-off information
San Rafael Simms Island
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:23 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near San Rafael
- Top 20 locations near San Rafael
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in San Rafael and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in San Rafael in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Top 20 cities near San Rafael
- San Franciscofrom $36.45 per day23.4 km / 14.54 miles away
- Berkeleyfrom $58.14 per day25.3 km / 15.72 miles away
- Vallejofrom $58.14 per day28 km / 17.4 miles away
- Oaklandfrom $48.16 per day29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
- Walnut Creekfrom $58.14 per day41.5 km / 25.79 miles away
- Foster Cityfrom $58.14 per day51.5 km / 32 miles away
- San Ramonfrom $58.14 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Fultonfrom $56.01 per day61.7 km / 38.34 miles away
- Santa Rosafrom $58.14 per day64.4 km / 40.02 miles away
- Fremontfrom $58.14 per day67.1 km / 41.69 miles away
- Pleasantonfrom $58.14 per day67.2 km / 41.76 miles away
- Palo Altofrom $48.96 per day68.3 km / 42.44 miles away
- San Josefrom $45.89 per day93.2 km / 57.91 miles away
- Stocktonfrom $58.14 per day108.7 km / 67.54 miles away
- Sacramentofrom $45.09 per day118.5 km / 73.63 miles away
- Santa Cruzfrom $58.14 per day119.5 km / 74.25 miles away
- Rancho Cordovafrom $58.14 per day127.2 km / 79.04 miles away
- Rosevillefrom $58.14 per day138.8 km / 86.25 miles away
- Modestofrom $48.16 per day139.8 km / 86.87 miles away
- Folsomfrom $58.14 per day141.8 km / 88.11 miles away
Top 20 locations near San Rafael
- San Rafael Simms Islandfrom $38.65 per day3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharffrom $52.46 per day21 km / 13.05 miles away
- San Francisco Financial Districtfrom $58.14 per day23.2 km / 14.42 miles away
- San Francisco Little Saigon23.3 km / 14.48 miles away
- San Francisco O'Farrell St.from $52.81 per day23.4 km / 14.54 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $48.84 per day23.4 km / 14.54 miles away
- San Francisco (Downtown)from $36.45 per day23.9 km / 14.85 miles away
- San Francisco Convention Centerfrom $40.30 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- San Francisco Somafrom $50.68 per day24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
- Berkeley Downtownfrom $58.14 per day25.3 km / 15.72 miles away
- Vallejo Downtownfrom $58.14 per day28 km / 17.4 miles away
- Oakland (Downtown)from $48.84 per day29.7 km / 18.45 miles away
- San Francisco Southfrom $58.14 per day37.3 km / 23.18 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $48.16 per day39.1 km / 24.3 miles away
- Walnut Creek Downtownfrom $58.14 per day41.5 km / 25.79 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $43.27 per day41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
- Foster City Downtownfrom $58.14 per day51.5 km / 32 miles away
- Santa Rosa Southfrom $58.14 per day51.6 km / 32.06 miles away
- San Ramon Downtownfrom $58.14 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Fulton Downtownfrom $56.01 per day61.7 km / 38.34 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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San Rafael Simms Island
3 rental locations
When to book in San Rafael and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Rafael?
Car rental prices in San Rafael vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal $48 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in San Rafael
$98
$49
$0
Jan
$42
in February
Feb
$89
in March
Mar
Apr
$55
in May
May
Jun
Jul
$46
in August
Aug
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in San Rafael is February (when prices average $41.90 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $89.43).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in San Rafael?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in San Rafael is February, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in San Rafael by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in San Rafael?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 13 days, and in March, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in San Rafael
14
7
0
Jan
13 days in February
Feb
1 day in March
Mar
Apr
5 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Budget, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Compact (Volkswagen Taos) | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$54
Lowest daily price
$39
Total cars available
21
Top 3 suppliers in San Rafael in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$39–$63
per day
Most popular location
1345 Francisco Blvd E, 94901-5537, San Rafael
Avis
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$58–$67
per day
Most popular location
1305 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
CA-94901
Budget
1 location
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$58–$67
per day
Most popular location
1305 Francisco Blvd East
San Rafael
CA-94901
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