Car rentals in San Francisco, Panama City

If you plan on visiting San Francisco, consider renting a car from Dollar, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 2 locations. 13 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

61% of momondo users prefer to rent Compact vehicles when visiting San Francisco. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be C$ 21 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in San Francisco if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to rent a car in Panama City are Juan Diaz and Obarrio from Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, respectively. Alamo in Juan Diaz has average rental rates of C$ 7/day while Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Obarrio offers rentals for C$ 7/day on average.

16 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in San Francisco. Renting a car for 16 days will cost C$ 14/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in San Francisco for 1 week then prices will be around C$ 119, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost C$ 45 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in San Francisco, at a total average cost of C$ 625.

Consider renting a car in San Francisco during the month of November. This is the cheapest time of year to rent and you can often find deals for C$ 11/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to rent a car in San Francisco is December, when prices are often C$ 21/day on average. Be sure to book your car at least 85 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in San Francisco are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in San Francisco is 12 as of April 2025.

Among different countries, including San Francisco, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in San Francisco, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.