Car hires in SoMa, San Francisco

You can expect to spend around $95 per day on average on a car hire in SoMa. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily hire prices may be as low as $80 per day or as high as $122 per day which is a 35% difference.

The cheapest car hire companies in SoMa are Alamo for as low as $80 per day, Avis for as low as $83 per day and National for as low as $120 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

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.

Economy or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in SoMa, with 33% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Economy cars in SoMa costs, on average, $61/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 Visitacion Valley and Tenderloin. At the moment, Thrifty in Visitacion Valley has an average hire price of $53 per day. In Tenderloin you can find a $55 per day average hire price from Dollar.

30 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in SoMa. Hiring a car for 30 days will cost $96/day on average. If you decide to stay and hire a car in SoMa for 1 week then prices will be around $705, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend hires which cost $250 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 $4,015.

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 $114 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 April 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.