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 12/1 and drop-off date of 19/1. 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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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 13 December 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

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 13 December 2025.

Small cars

$57 - $139

All Car Types

$92 - $142

Currently, the cheapest month to hire a small car from Budget in San Francisco is November. The most expensive time to hire a small car from Budget is September. 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 November. The most expensive time to hire a medium car from Budget is December. 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 April. The most expensive time to hire a large car from Budget is November. 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 September. The most expensive time to hire a SUV from Budget is August. 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 January. The most expensive time to hire a van from Budget is September. 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 luxury car from Budget in San Francisco is February. 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 January. The most expensive time to hire a convertible from Budget is June. 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.

Mercedes-Benz EQA$51/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Toyota Prius c$51/day
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Toyota Prius c
Kia Seltos$110/day
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Kia Seltos

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.
Mercedes-Benz EQA$51/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Toyota Prius c$51/day
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Toyota Prius c
Toyota Prius$52/day
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Toyota Prius

Budget Car Hire FAQs

  • Does San Francisco Airport have Budget rental cars?

    Yes, Budget currently has a location at San Francisco Airport, which can be found at 780 Mcdonnell Road.

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

    At Budget, you can cancel your car hire in San Francisco without any charge. However, for cancellations made at the eleventh hour, there may be a fee involved. If you have inquiries about fees and the agency's cancellation policies, you can contact Budget directly at any of their San Francisco offices. To access a comprehensive list of phone numbers, please click here and visit the Locations tab.

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

    Hiring a car from Budget in San Francisco? The Medium option is the most popular among our customers. Typically, the average daily cost of Medium hire is $52, although some users have reported finding prices as low as $52 per day.

  • What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in San Francisco?

    For budget-friendly car hires in San Francisco, Budget is the go-to agency. Their cheapest option is the Small, with an average price of $50 per day. It's 71% cheaper than their most expensive car.

  • 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.

Budget Luxury Car Hire in San Francisco

Arrive in style when you hire a luxury car in San Francisco from Budget.
BMW 5 Series$195/day
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BMW 5 Series
Infiniti Q50$297/day
5
4
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Infiniti Q50
BMW M3$546/day
5
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A/C
BMW M3

Van rentals 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 $119 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Toyota HiAce$118/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Estima$120/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Estima

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