San Francisco

Budget Hire Cars in San Francisco

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Francisco with a pick-up date of 11/5 and drop-off date of 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Budget car rentals in San Francisco

Number of locations

6

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

$49

Cheapest price per day

$49

Popular Budget car types in San Francisco

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Francisco and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare Budget car hire types in San Francisco

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Francisco to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 February 2026.

Small cars

$56 - $99

All Car Types

$74 - $128

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a small car from Budget in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to hire a small car from Budget is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your small car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a medium car from Budget in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to hire a medium car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your medium car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a large car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to hire a large car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your large car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a SUV from Budget in San Francisco is January. The most expensive time to hire a SUV from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your SUV hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a van from Budget in San Francisco is June. The most expensive time to hire a van from Budget is January. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your van hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck from Budget in San Francisco is October. The most expensive time to hire a pickup truck from Budget is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your pickup truck hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a luxury car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to hire a luxury car from Budget is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your luxury car hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a convertible from Budget in San Francisco is February. The most expensive time to hire a convertible from Budget is November. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, when you book your convertible hire from Budget, and of course, current supply and demand.

Hyundai Accent$51/day
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Hyundai Accent
Tesla Model 3$59/day
2
7
4
M
A/C
Tesla Model 3

Budget locations in San Francisco

Find Budget car rental locations in San Francisco including addresses, phone numbers, and reviews.

Budget

7.2
Good
133 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Best San Francisco Car Hire Deals from Budget

Check out some of the best deals for Budget car hire in San Francisco recently found.
MG MG4$51/day
5
M
A/C
MG MG4
Toyota Yaris Cross$51/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross
Kia Rio$51/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Budget Car Hire FAQs

  • How much does a car hire from Budget in San Francisco cost?

    Planning a trip to San Francisco? Look no further than Budget for your car hire needs. The average cost per day for a San Francisco car hire from Budget is $49, with the lowest price per day being $39. If you're hiring for a week, expect to pay an average of $341 for a Budget car hire in San Francisco.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have Budget rental cars?

    Yes there is a Budget located at San Francisco Airport. Their address is 780 Mcdonnell Road.

  • Can I cancel my Budget car hire in San Francisco?

    Budget does not offer free car hire cancellations at their San Francisco locations. To learn more about Budget cancellation fees, click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.

  • What is the most popular Budget car hire in San Francisco?

    The most popular car type to rent from Budget in San Francisco is SUV. On average, it costs around $51 per day to rent SUV However, our users have reported finding prices as low as $51 per day for SUV rentals.

  • How many locations does Budget have in San Francisco?

    Budget operates in San Francisco with 6 different locations. According to our user data, the most popular location for Budget in San Francisco is situated at 333 O'farrell Street.

Small car hires in San Francisco

Find small car hire deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in San Francisco cost an average of $55 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Fiat 500$49/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500$52/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500$56/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

Budget Luxury Car Hire in San Francisco

Arrive in style when you hire a luxury car in San Francisco from Budget.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$57/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6$61/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$61/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van hires in San Francisco

Find van hire deals in San Francisco from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in San Francisco cost an average of $73 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 February 2026.
Toyota HiAce$65/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Hyundai Staria$65/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria$68/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Staria

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