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Budget car hire deals in San Francisco, California
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Small cars
$44 - $217
All Car Types
$77 - $211
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in August when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 66% lower than the $128 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in San Francisco. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in November when prices are $68 per day on average. $68 per day is 47% lower than the $128 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in San Francisco. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in August when prices are $47 per day on average. $47 per day is 67% lower than the $144 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in San Francisco. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $48 per day on average. $48 per day is 60% lower than the $121 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $97 per day on average. $97 per day is 47% lower than the $184 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in December when prices are $86 per day on average. $86 per day is 45% lower than the $156 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury car hire in San Francisco. While December may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Luxury car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in July when prices are $112 per day on average. $112 per day is 40% lower than the $188 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible car hire in San Francisco. While July may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Convertible car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The front desk manager was savvy and helpful. Good experience. Thanks!
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
Easy pickup and drop off. No complaints, reasonable price.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great service and smooth pickup and delivery Would have liked longer hours to return the car
4.0
Mediocre|June 2023
Unfortunately the car that was given to us was very dirty, it was dented and scratched and not operating in its most optimal condition.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Rep was professional service was quick
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
Budget was the only company with line at SFO pick-up, waited one hour. Got charged for fuel despite bringing back full tank.
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Budget Locations in San Francisco
Information about Budget car hires in San Francisco
Does Budget have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car hire location for Budget at San Francisco Airport (780 Mcdonnell Road).
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in San Francisco?
Yes, Budget in San Francisco does offer free cancellations on hire cars. However, we always recommend you give Budget a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Budget phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in San Francisco in December?
In December, our users who hire cars from Budget in San Francisco prefer Compact hires. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Compact hires during this month, prices tend to be $48/day on average and $47/day at their lowest. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on how far out you book your car hire, as well as what car model you choose.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in San Francisco?
If you’re looking to save money on your car hire from Budget, then consider renting a Compact, the cheapest type of car the car hire company has available in San Francisco. Hiring a Compact from Budget costs $48 per day on average, which is 2% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 33% of our users opted to hire a Compact from Budget in order to save money on their trip to San Francisco.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in San Francisco?
There are 6 car hire locations in San Francisco that Budget owns. Their 780 Mcdonnell Road, San Francisco location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 68% of the users who hired a car from Budget in San Francisco chose to pick up their hire at 780 Mcdonnell Road.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
The number of operators available for cars in San Francisco is 92 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in San Francisco?
When hiring a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
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