GBP (£)
    • Customer ratings 8.6 / 10
  • Quick and easy service

Car hire San Francisco

Save time and money. We compare the offers of car rental companies in San Francisco on your behalf.

Enter city or airport code
- days
I live in:
Why book with us?
  • Free cancellation Up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled pick up time
  • Best price guarantee Have you found a better price? Let us know and we will make you a better offer.
  • Already 500,000+ bookings More than half a million people preceded you 24000+ pick-up locations Locations around the world
  • 24000+ pick-up locations Locations around the world
We compare all well-known suppliers

Car hire San Francisco

HireCars.co.uk San Francisco is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies. As a customer, you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in San Francisco

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in San Francisco

Car hire San Francisco Airport

Car rental offers in San Francisco

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in San Francisco.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 41 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From £ 41 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 41 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 58 /day
Dodge Grand Caravan
Or similar
For example: Dodge Grand Caravan
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 54 /day
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 44 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 55 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 55 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 60 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 70 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 53 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 54 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 57 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 60 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 61 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 65 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Mirage
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Mirage
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 36 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 37 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 32 /day
Hyundai Veloster
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Veloster
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 36 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 32 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford EcoSport
Or similar
For example: Ford EcoSport
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Nissan Sentra
Or similar
For example: Nissan Sentra
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 33 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
Buick Encore
Or similar
For example: Buick Encore
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 34 /day
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
Kia Soul
Or similar
For example: Kia Soul
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 31 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 19 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 26 /day
Ford Escape
Or similar
For example: Ford Escape
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 31 /day
Honda Civic
Or similar
For example: Honda Civic
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
Ford Escape
Or similar
For example: Ford Escape
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 43 /day
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 26 /day
Hyundai Santa Fe
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Santa Fe
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
Mazda CX 5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX 5
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
Chevrolet Equinox
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Equinox
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 26 /day
VW Jetta
Or similar
For example: VW Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 25 /day
  2. National Car Rental
    From £ 29 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota 4 Runner
Or similar
For example: Toyota 4 Runner
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 26 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 32 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 35 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 31 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
Audi A5
Or similar
For example: Audi A5
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 36 /day
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 33 /day
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Chrysler 300
Or similar
For example: Chrysler 300
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 36 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 26 /day
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 34 /day
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 33 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 45 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
Nissan Maxima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Maxima
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 34 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 38 /day
Ford Taurus
Or similar
For example: Ford Taurus
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 40 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 56 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 60 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 65 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 52 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 53 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 19 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 35 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 26 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 37 /day
Chevrolet Camaro
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Camaro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 36 /day
Chevrolet Camaro
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Camaro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 44 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 38 /day
BMW Z4
Or similar
For example: BMW Z4
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 135 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford EcoSport
Or similar
For example: Ford EcoSport
Our best deals
  1. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Toyota 4 Runner
Or similar
For example: Toyota 4 Runner
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 26 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 19 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 25 /day
Buick Encore
Or similar
For example: Buick Encore
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 34 /day
Ford Escape
Or similar
For example: Ford Escape
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
Jeep Renegade
Or similar
For example: Jeep Renegade
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 24 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 26 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Fox Rent A Car
    From £ 24 /day
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Trailblazer
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 20 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 33 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 30 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 32 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 45 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

Car rental companies in San Francisco

Below are the car rental companies in San Francisco with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    9.2 (437)
    From £ 17 / day

  • Enterprise

    8.8 (2114)
    From £ 16 / day

  • Alamo

    8.6 (9357)
    From £ 22 / day

  • Sixt

    8.1 (3705)
    From £ 18 / day

  • Avis

    8.1 (6537)
    From £ 13 / day

  • Hertz

    8 (7538)
    From £ 16 / day

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.7 (4674)
    From £ 17 / day

  • Thrifty

    7.7 (5919)
    From £ 14 / day

  • Budget

    6.5 (10277)
    From £ 14 / day

  • Europcar

    6 (8821)
    From £ 11 / day

  • Fox Rent A Car

    5.8 (13)
    From £ 8 / day

  • NÜ Car Rentals

    5 (22)
    No rates available

  • Yesaway

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • ACE Rent A Car

    5 (16)
    No rates available

  • Eaglerider

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Green Motion

    7.5 (2143)
    No rates available

  • InterRent

    6.3 (5827)
    No rates available

  • Payless Car Rental

    6.3 (513)
    No rates available

  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.6/10 out of 32

Very straight forward positive experience

Very straight forward positive experience
S
STEPHEN WHITE
Alamo San Francisco Airport

Will highly recommend

Will highly recommend
D
Doretta Belale
Dollar Rent a Car San José Airport

Everything was very straightforward, I

Everything was very straightforward, I was asked to buy additional insurance by Avis for breakdown etc, so it would have been useful to understand this wasn't included in the quoted price - if it was stated it wasn't obvious. It would be useful for you or the rental companies to provide more information on how pick up and drop offs work at the specific airports. Finding the drop off place a San Francisco was not great, as the address stated and google maps puts them in slightly different places - and the attendant joked that finding the garage wasn't easy.
B
BARNABY VOSS
Avis Los Angeles International Airport

OK, I have confidence in

OK, I have confidence in CompareCar
P
POUL
Thrifty Los Angeles International Airport

Great.

Great.
T
TROY
Avis Los Angeles International Airport

All good. I did not

All good. I did not have any trouble during the hiring, so fortunately, I did not have call customers service at all, so no problems with the reservation at all.
E
EDUARDO
Dollar Rent a Car Los Angeles International Airport

Good website. Everything booked and

Good website. Everything booked and Enterprise expecting us. Very impressed.
K
KEITH
Enterprise Los Angeles International Airport

Excellent...there were no issues

Excellent...there were no issues to report, other than the SUV that I received...everything went without any hitches or surprises.
K
KENNEDY KELLY
Alamo Miami International Airport

Had no problems with CompareCarHire

Had no problems with CompareCarHire.co.uk. Would use them again.
P
PHILLIP CHATTERTON
Dollar Rent a Car Boston Logan International Airport

Very satisfying experience, look forward

Very satisfying experience, look forward to using rentals. Com again Seamless and great value
G
GORDON KRISTJANSON
Dollar Rent a Car Phoenix International Airport

Easy to use and fast

Easy to use and fast!
A
ALONZA YONEY
Alamo Sarasota Airport

ok

ok
L
LAWRENCE KLIMCZYK
Dollar Rent a Car Dallas Fort Worth Airport

Great site, easy to use

Great site, easy to use I think some form of loyalty recognition, with an associated reward, would be particularly welcome - cue Hotels.com!
B
BALRAJ RAI
Thrifty Tampa Airport

Easy to use site. The

Easy to use site. The Avis rep commented on what a good deal we had, so very happy!
R
ROGER MEREDITH
Avis Boston Logan International Airport

No complaints, easy to use

No complaints, easy to use website and great price.
S
STEPHEN
Dollar Rent a Car Boston Logan International Airport

When is the best time to book a rental car in San Francisco?

Car rental companies in and around San Francisco

Looking for a hire car in United States? Take a look at our Car rental United States directory.

San Francisco

Available locations in San Francisco:

San Francisco Airport
10 S Van Ness Ave
1060 Bryant St
136 S Linden Ave
1365 Columbus Ave
1398 Bryant St
1600 Mission St
177 S Airport Blvd
230 Harbor Way
233 Ellis St
2500 Mason St
2800 Leavenworth St
325 Mason St
333 O'Farrell St #101, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
335 Powell St
350 Beach St
350 O'Farrell St
364 O'Farrell St
3911 Alemany Blvd
3928 Geary Blvd
400 Treat Ave
4250 Geary Blvd
45 Charter Oak Ave
450 Sutter St
475 S Van Ness Ave
488 8th St
495 Bay St
5 Embarcadero Ctr
500 Beach St
500 Post St
544 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
55 4th St
550 O'Farrell St
550 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
675 Post St
687 Folsom St
7 S Linden Ave
780 Mission St
8 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
821 Howard St
840 Ellis St
950 Mason St

Location information for San Francisco

The so-called Bay City remains a popular vacation destination on the West Coast of the US. Known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco offers great sightseeing, shopping, eating and entertainment. Some of the best drives in the US are on the West Coast, including the famous Route 1 or the Pacific Coast Highway, best enjoyed with car hire in San Francisco.

San Francisco attractions

Driving over the Golden Gate Bridge is a must and best done with car rental in San Francisco. The famous harbour area and Fisherman's Wharf can be explored on foot, with excellent seafood to be enjoyed. A boat ride to the infamous Alcatraz prison is also worthwhile. For an unusual driving experience, try driving down the curviest road in the world, Lombard Street.

San Francisco excursions

There are plenty of excursions within a few hours' drive of the city centre. An absolute must is a day or overnight trip to the world famous Yosemite Park with car hire in San Francisco. The ancient Sequoia trees will absolutely take your breath away. A drive along Route 1 is recommended for its coastal views. A stop in Sausalito, a beautiful coastal town known as one of the prettiest in the US, makes for a nice diversion.

Best time to visit

A popular misconception is that it is always sunny and warm in San Francisco. In fact, it can be hot in the summer and foggy, cold and rainy in the winter. April to October is considered the best time to visit. San Francisco is extremely popular and the summer months so it can get very crowded. To avoid the crowds, avoid the peak July to August months.

Car rental in San Francisco

Car rental is readily available in San Francisco and visitors should compare car hire deals online to get the best rental prices. Driving here is straightforward, although traffic jams in the city centre are commonplace during peak hours. There are many toll roads, such as the one that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, so make sure to have change and small bills handy.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is HireCars.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

 Which car rental companies are compared by HireCars.co.uk at this location?
  • National Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Fox Rent A Car
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • Yesaway
  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Eaglerider
  • Green Motion
  • InterRent
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Advantage Rent a Car
  2. Home
  4. Car hire United States
  6. Car hire California
  8. Car hire San Francisco