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San Francisco, Panama City car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on June 12, 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$12

Cheapest price per day

$8

Cheapflights insights for San Francisco car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in San Francisco, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in San Francisco?

Book your rental car in San Francisco 87 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $6/day on average when booked 87 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Francisco?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in San Francisco is Budget (rated 8.7/10). Dollar (rated 6.8/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Francisco?

Planning a car rental in San Francisco? May is the cheapest month, costing about $7 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $15. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$9

February

$9

March

$11

April

$14

May

$7

June

$11

July

$10

August

$10

September

$10

October

$8

November

$8

December

$15

Which car rental company has the most locations in San Francisco?

Sunnycars has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second highest number of locations in San Francisco at 1.

Top rental agencies in San Francisco, Panama City

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in San Francisco, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.8
Okay
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

National

6.2
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

5.2
Fair
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.0

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.6

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Sunnycars

2 locations

San Francisco Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on June 12, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Francisco?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at San Francisco for a month is certainly possible.

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