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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco Airport from $36

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 13/1 and drop-off date of 27/1. 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 Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Francisco Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$89

Cheapest price per day

$36

Popular car types in San Francisco Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Francisco Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 January 2025.

At $36/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire at San Francisco Airport in the past week. Out of 38 car hire agencies operating at San Francisco Airport, there are, in total, 99 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire in San Francisco Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Francisco Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2025.

Small cars

$44 - $97

All Car Types

$44 - $162

To hire a small car in San Francisco Airport, you would pay an average price of $56/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Francisco Airport (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$97/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Francisco Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco Airport, hiring a small car 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. Here are the best San Francisco Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Francisco Airport, you would pay an average price of $82/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Francisco Airport (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$126/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Francisco Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco Airport, hiring a medium 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 Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in San Francisco Airport, you would pay an average price of $118/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in San Francisco Airport (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$243/day). In fact, February is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for San Francisco Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco Airport, hiring a large car is 22% 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 Airport large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in San Francisco Airport, you would pay an average price of $89/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Francisco Airport (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$149/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Francisco Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco Airport, hiring a SUV saves you 5% 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 Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in San Francisco Airport, you would pay an average price of $65/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in San Francisco Airport (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$238/day). In fact, June is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for San Francisco Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Francisco Airport, hiring a van saves you 30% 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 Accent Hatch$37/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Toyota Corolla$41/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top hire agencies in San Francisco Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Francisco Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Francisco Airport. Reviews were last updated on 4 January 2025.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
45 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Budget

7.1
Good
90 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
92 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

Airport Van

3.8
Poor
38 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.5

Avis

5.9
Fair
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Europcar

5.6
Fair
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.2

ADDCAR RENTAL

1 location

Best San Francisco Airport car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Francisco Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Francisco Airport with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on 4 January 2025.
Kia Sportage$36/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage
Mitsubishi Outlander$50/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Montero$65/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Montero

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Francisco Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at San Francisco Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $86/day when booking a car hire at San Francisco Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from Fox, booked on Dec. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at San Francisco Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at San Francisco Airport. The following companies can be found near the San Francisco Airport car hire counter:National (9.6)Alamo (8.9)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2)Sixt (7.7)Budget (7.1)Hertz (6.8)Fox (6.6)NU Car (6.3)Payless (6.0)Avis (5.9)

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at San Francisco Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($35/day), Fox ($36/day), and Dollar ($37/day).

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

    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 at San Francisco Airport.

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

    Fox is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at San Francisco Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $372 per week.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 29%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price at San Francisco Airport.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Francisco Airport?

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

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

    You can potentially save up to 76% on a month-long rental by booking with Fox. Fox is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at San Francisco Airport can cost you on average $1,594 a month or $53 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Luxury car hires in San Francisco Airport

Find luxury car hire deals in San Francisco Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in San Francisco Airport cost an average of $61 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 January 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$61/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in San Francisco Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Francisco Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in San Francisco Airport. Deals were last updated on 4 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Francisco Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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