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Cheap Car Hire in San Francisco, Panama City from $12

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. 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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San Francisco, Panama City car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Francisco. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 April 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$12
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Best San Francisco, Panama City car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on San Francisco car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 19 April 2026.
Kia Rio$12/day
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Kia Rio
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Suzuki Baleno$12/day
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Suzuki Baleno
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MG ZS$16/day
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MG ZS
Found 04/19/26

Cheapflights insights for San Francisco car hires

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

What is the best car rental company in San Francisco?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Francisco is Budget (rated 8.5/10). Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
6.6
National
National
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
5.7

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

Both Alamo and Sunnycars have 2 locations in San Francisco, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire 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
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Dollar

6.6
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

National

6.2
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

5.7
Fair
4 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Hertz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.6

Sixt

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Automarket Rent a Car

1 location
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San Francisco Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Francisco, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 April 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at San Francisco?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Francisco however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in San Francisco, Panama City?

    At 53% less than the average cost of other rental cars in San Francisco, Panama City, a Toyota Yaris is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of $11/day for a Toyota Yaris.

  • How much is a rental car in San Francisco, Panama City?

    In San Francisco, Panama City, rental cars cost $11/day on average, and as low as $12 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.

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