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National car hire deals in San Francisco, California
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Small cars
$50 - $247
All Car Types
$70 - $169
The best time to hire a Small car from National in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $50 per day on average. $50 per day is 66% lower than the $147 average yearly price for a National Small car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from National in San Francisco, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Small car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from National in San Francisco, California is in March when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 53% lower than the $119 average yearly price for a National Medium car hire in San Francisco. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from National in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from National in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are $83 per day on average. $83 per day is 39% lower than the $135 average yearly price for a National Large car hire in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from National in San Francisco, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Large car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from National in San Francisco, California is in August when prices are $63 per day on average. $63 per day is 37% lower than the $100 average yearly price for a National SUV car hire in San Francisco. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from National in San Francisco, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from National in San Francisco, California is in June when prices are $90 per day on average. $90 per day is 41% lower than the $154 average yearly price for a National Van car hire in San Francisco. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from National in San Francisco, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Van car hire from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from National in San Francisco, California is in April when prices are $98 per day on average. $98 per day is 39% lower than the $160 average yearly price for a National Luxury car hire in San Francisco. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from National 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 National depending on what day you book.
Not sure what happened, I was told I had to go to an off site location in San Francisco vs the airport location. Why would I do that as my return flight was hours before the off airport location would open. Canceled the reservation booked with a vendor at airport
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Wonderful|May 2022
Pick up and drop off was super easy and they gave us a free upgrade! Really smooth ride all the way.
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National Locations in San Francisco
Information about National car hires in San Francisco
How much will a National car hire in San Francisco cost in October?
Hiring a car in San Francisco in October from National will cost $61 per day on average. However, our users have seen daily prices for as low as $50 per day. If you need to hire a car from National for 1 week in San Francisco, you can expect prices to be around $428 during the month of October. These rates are all based on last year's hire prices, but you are likely to find similar deals on momondo.
Does National have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car hire location for National at San Francisco Airport (780 North Mcdonnell Rd).
Does National offer free car hire cancellation in San Francisco?
National does provide free car hire cancellations in San Francisco (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call National if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for National.
What is the most popular car to hire from National while in San Francisco in October?
The most popular type of car to hire from National in San Francisco during October are Compact hires. You can expect to pay around $192 per day for Compact hires in October, though some of our users found prices for as low as $192 per day.
How many National car hire locations are there in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, National has 7 locations. 780 North Mcdonnell Rd is the address of the car hire company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 81% of momondo users who reserved a car hire in San Francisco from National went to the 780 North Mcdonnell Rd location.
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 95 as of September 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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