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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from RM 149

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 13/3 and drop-off date of 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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San Francisco car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

FOX

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.14

Average price per day

RM 154

Cheapest price per day

RM 149

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Francisco?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Francisco and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

January

RM 190

February

RM 217

March

RM 239

April

RM 239

May

RM 261

June

RM 274

July

RM 310

August

RM 292

September

RM 256

October

RM 248

November

RM 212

December

RM 256

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in San Francisco

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

At RM 149/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in San Francisco in the past week. Out of 38 car hire agencies operating in San Francisco, there are, in total, 95 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 162+

Compact

Compact

RM 149+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 164+

Standard

Standard

RM 182+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 191+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 325+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 226+

Premium

Premium

RM 243+

Compare available car types for rental in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Francisco to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Small cars

RM 179 - RM 325

All Car Types

RM 180 - RM 328

To rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 246/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 179/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 325/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a small car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 240/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 315/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 270/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 417/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a large car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 247/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 324/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Francisco SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 247/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 671/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a van saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 190/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~RM 165/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 592/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a luxury car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda CityRM 149/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton SagaRM 162/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton PersonaRM 187/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Top rental agencies in San Francisco

Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Francisco known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Francisco. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Francisco area such as Sixt, Budget and Thrifty. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Sixt

7.5
Good
118 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

7.4
Good
125 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
205 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.3
Fair
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
48 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
52 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Avis

6.6
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.3
Okay
90 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Best San Francisco car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Francisco. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Francisco with an average daily rate of RM 188. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the San Francisco area. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Honda CityRM 149/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton SagaRM 162/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda FitRM 164/day
5
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 154/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 124/day from Fox, booked on Feb. 16.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Francisco?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Francisco from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (RM 149/day), Thrifty (RM 159/day), and Hertz (RM 164/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Francisco?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.1 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Francisco.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Francisco?

    The average price of petrol in San Francisco is RM 5.14/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 231 and RM 334 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Francisco for a week from Fox?

    Fox is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in San Francisco. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 1,075 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Francisco for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 29% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in San Francisco.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Francisco?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Francisco check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Francisco for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Fox can potentially be 20% below the average car hire price in San Francisco. Check prices and availability for Fox and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in San Francisco is on average RM 4,609 a month or RM 154 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your San Francisco car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in San Francisco for a weekend?

    RM 494 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in San Francisco. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in March, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 163 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to San Francisco is Standard (Nissan Rogue) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car rentals in San Francisco

Find luxury car rental deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in San Francisco cost an average of RM 322 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within San Francisco. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 243/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 243/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 258/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

RM 32+

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