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Budget car rental deals in San Francisco, California
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Small Cars
C$ 24 - C$ 307
All Car Types
C$ 112 - C$ 157
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are C$ 24 per day on average. C$ 24 per day is 81% lower than the C$ 130 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in San Francisco, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in March when prices are C$ 75 per day on average. C$ 75 per day is 37% lower than the C$ 120 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in San Francisco. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in January when prices are C$ 79 per day on average. C$ 79 per day is 40% lower than the C$ 133 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in San Francisco. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in San Francisco, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in March when prices are C$ 54 per day on average. C$ 54 per day is 56% lower than the C$ 124 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in San Francisco. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in San Francisco, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in April when prices are C$ 107 per day on average. C$ 107 per day is 34% lower than the C$ 163 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in San Francisco. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in San Francisco, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in October when prices are C$ 76 per day on average. C$ 76 per day is 46% lower than the C$ 140 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in San Francisco. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in San Francisco, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, California is in July when prices are C$ 123 per day on average. C$ 123 per day is 17% lower than the C$ 149 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible rental in San Francisco. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Budget in San Francisco, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Convertible rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The front desk manager was savvy and helpful. Good experience. Thanks!
8.0
Very good|Aug 2023
Easy pickup and drop off. No complaints, reasonable price.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great service and smooth pickup and delivery Would have liked longer hours to return the car
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
Unfortunately the car that was given to us was very dirty, it was dented and scratched and not operating in its most optimal condition.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Rep was professional service was quick
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
Budget was the only company with line at SFO pick-up, waited one hour. Got charged for fuel despite bringing back full tank.
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Budget Locations in San Francisco
Information about Budget car rentals in San Francisco
Does Budget have a location at San Francisco Airport?
Yes, Budget has 1 location at San Francisco Airport which is located at 780 Mcdonnell Road.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in San Francisco?
There are free rental car cancellations available from Budget in San Francisco. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your rental car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Budget cancellation policies.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in San Francisco in August?
According to our data, Luxury vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to rent from Budget while visiting San Francisco in August. Based on Budget car rental prices in August last year, you can expect the average price for Luxury rentals to be C$ 111/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as C$ 83/day last August, which means you may be able to find similar rental prices this year on momondo.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in San Francisco?
For an average of C$ 46 per day, a Economy rental from Budget in San Francisco is your cheapest car rental option. 20% of our users who rented a car in San Francisco from Budget chose to reserve a Economy in the past 12 months in order to save money. C$ 46 per day for a Economy also happens to be 7% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car Budget has to offer, so you can guarantee you’ll save some money by opting for the cheaper car rental.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in San Francisco?
There are 6 car rental locations in San Francisco that Budget owns. Their 780 Mcdonnell Road, San Francisco location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 75% of the users who rented a car from Budget in San Francisco chose to pick up their rental at 780 Mcdonnell Road.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in San Francisco?
Prices for cars in San Francisco were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in San Francisco?
As of July 2025, there are 97 operators available to choose from for cars in San Francisco.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in San Francisco?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including San Francisco. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in San Francisco?
When renting a car in San Francisco, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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