Car hires in SoMa, San Francisco

With an average review score of 10.0/10 from 3 reviewers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is rated the best car rental company in SoMa by our users.

SUV or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in SoMa, with 29% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring SUV cars in SoMa costs, on average, $119/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in San Francisco are Union Square Area and Visitacion Valley. At the moment, Priceless in Union Square Area has an average hire price of $52 per day. In Visitacion Valley you can find a $54 per day average hire price from Thrifty.

9 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in SoMa. Hiring a car for 9 days will cost $98/day on average. If you decide to stay and hire a car in SoMa for 1 week then prices will be around $711, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend hires which cost $259 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also hire a car for one month in SoMa, at a total average cost of $4,092.

The best time to hire a car in SoMa is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 80+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $80 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in SoMa is July, at $117 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in SoMa were last updated today.

The number of operators available for cars in SoMa is 19 as of March 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including SoMa. 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.

To hire a car in SoMa, all drivers must have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.