Car hires in San Francisco, Panama City

The best rental car company in San Francisco is Alamo. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 7.5/10 from 4 reviews. If you are planning a trip to San Francisco, you will be able to find Alamo at 7 locations in the neighborhood.

Passenger Van or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in San Francisco, with 16% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Passenger Van cars in San Francisco costs, on average, $113/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

30 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in San Francisco. Hiring a car for 30 days will cost $40/day on average. If you decide to stay and hire a car in San Francisco for 1 week then prices will be around $309, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend hires which cost $123 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also hire a car for one month in San Francisco, at a total average cost of $2,676.

The best time to hire a car in San Francisco is in the month of August, when prices are $25/day on average. May is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $77/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit San Francisco, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 47 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in San Francisco refresh daily.

As of May 2024, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in San Francisco.

Among different countries, including San Francisco, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

To hire a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.