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Cheap Car Rentals in San Francisco from AED 125

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 11/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. 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 22 January 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.27

Average price per day

AED 456

Cheapest price per day

AED 125

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 22 January 2025.

January

AED 150

February

AED 176

March

AED 198

April

AED 198

May

AED 216

June

AED 227

July

AED 257

August

AED 242

September

AED 213

October

AED 205

November

AED 176

December

AED 209

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 22 January 2025.

At AED 125/day, medium 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, 99 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 172+

Compact

Compact

AED 165+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 125+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 218+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 292+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 249+

Premium

Premium

AED 203+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 212+

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 22 January 2025.

Small cars

AED 166 - AED 337

All Car Types

AED 207 - AED 326

To rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 232/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 337/day). In fact, October is about 29% 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 12% 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 AED 218/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 172/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 254/day). In fact, January is about 22% 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 17% 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 AED 337/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 220/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 475/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 23% 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 AED 261/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 184/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 311/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 1% 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 AED 372/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 268/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 678/day). In fact, March is about 29% 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 is 30% 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.

To rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 230/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 278/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 577/day). In fact, June is about 20% 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 13% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 158/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in San Francisco, the United States (~AED 230/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 458/day). In fact, April is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for San Francisco. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Francisco, renting a convertible saves you 40% 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.

Hyundai AccentAED 165/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia PicantoAED 172/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 22 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Francisco, including Sixt, Budget and Hertz in San Francisco. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

7.6
Good
118 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

7.4
Good
126 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.3
Okay
125 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
209 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
112 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

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

6.7
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

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 AED 187. Data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in San Francisco. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Honda CivicAED 125/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Mazda CX-5AED 143/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mazda CX-5
Peugeot 2008AED 143/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008

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 22 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Francisco?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 456/day when booking a car hire in San Francisco. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 319/day from Fox, booked on Jan. 20.

  • 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: Thrifty (AED 125/day), Dollar (AED 143/day), and Alamo (AED 165/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 (8.8 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 AED 4.27/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 192 and AED 277 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis is one of the top picks in San Francisco. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 5,485 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Francisco, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Francisco however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Fox can potentially be 91% 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 AED 23,505 a month or AED 784 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?

    For a weekend car hire in San Francisco, you can expect the average price to be around AED 0. Usually a Intermediate hire in San Francisco is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate for February, it will cost approximately AED 234 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in San Francisco?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in San Francisco, making it the most popular option.

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 AED 299 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Ride in luxury during your trip to San Francisco by selecting one of these great deals we've found. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Audi A8AED 206/day
5
4
M
Audi A8
BMW X5AED 206/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
Lexus ESAED 206/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

Car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Francisco. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Francisco. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 33+).

Electric

Electric

AED 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 88+

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