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Cheap Convertible Car Hire in San Francisco
| Convertible | R1 367/day |
| Convertible | R1 353/day |
| Convertible | R2 661/day |
Top Tips for Hiring a Convertible Car in San Francisco
- San Francisco is the perfect city to catch all the sites, landmarks, colorful neighborhoods, and beautiful coastline in the driver's seat of a convertible car. San Francisco convertible car rentals can be found around the city center and airport, making it easy to pick up and drop off before and after your “wind in the hair” vacation.
- San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles from the city center. This can be a great introduction to the city if you rent a convertible from one of the car rental companies at the airport. To get to the car rental center, you can board the AirTrain Blue Line, a free shuttle service offered twenty-four hours a day. Once you have arrived at the SFO rental car center you will have the choice of 9 rental companies, including Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, and National, to name a few.
- Of course, you want to have a few options for convertibles, and some of the San Francisco convertible car rentals include those from Ford, BMW, and Chevrolet. Chevrolet and Ford's convertibles have the option of standard or automatic transmission, whereas the BMW convertible is generally a standard transmission.
- Driving in San Francisco can be an adventure, but there are some things you should be aware of to make sure you have a great time in your convertible. First, street signs are your friend. They will let you know if a street is one-way or if there are bus lanes. Next, those famous hills can be tricky, so a rule of thumb when driving is to point your tires toward the curb when parking downhill and away from the curb when parking uphill. Keep in mind that a little boost of gas is necessary to climb up the hills and that you should always look out for bicyclists.
- Book your convertible car hire in San Francisco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to hire a convertible car in San Francisco, with prices around R65 per day. The most expensive month is August, with average prices of R111 per day.
FAQs About Hiring a Convertible Car in San Francisco
Where are the best car rental locations in San Francisco to rent convertibles?
Besides reserving San Francisco convertible car rentals at the airport, there are a couple more choices for convertibles inside the city. There is a Sixt rent-a-car location in the Tenderloin District on O'Farrell Street. In the Mission District, you have another Sixt location on Van Ness Ave and, lastly, another location near the famous Fisherman’s Wharf on Columbus Ave.
What is the most reliable convertible to rent in San Francisco?
San Francisco convertible car rentals may have many options in brands and types, but when cruising through the streets of San Fran, it’s best to go with what you’re comfortable with. Mainly, if you have never driven a standard transmission vehicle, or if it's been a long time, you might want to stick with an automatic convertible. Especially when cruising up and down the hills, you’ll want to feel confident in your driving skills. Some popular brands of convertibles to drive around San Francisco are Ford and Camaro and both are available in automatic and manual transmissions.
Where are the best places to park convertibles in San Francisco?
San Francisco is notorious for difficult parking. Meters can be hard to come by, and parking on the street can be tricky as there are different times in the day when you can park and other times you can’t, as well as tow-away zones, so always look out for signs. A pretty good option for parking your convertible safely is finding a parking garage, although they aren’t always the cheapest option. If you are a lucky driver and find a spot on the street, even if it's blocks away from your destination, celebrate your luck but make sure to take all your valuables with you and remember where you parked.
How does KAYAK find such low convertible car hire prices?
KAYAK compares convertible car hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a convertible car hire cost in San Francisco?
On average a convertible car hire in San Francisco costs R1 877 per day.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car for a week in San Francisco?
On average a convertible car in San Francisco costs R13 139 per week (R1 877 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car long term for a month in San Francisco?
On average a convertible car in San Francisco costs R56 308 per month (R13 139 per week) to hire.
San Francisco Convertible Car Hire Company Reviews
Alamo
8,8
Very Good
1025 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.4
4 locations in San Francisco
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10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Pick up and drop off were super easy. Great car!Cons:
It would have been nice to pick up my car when I first landed, but it was 12:30 am so they were closed. HAd to come back in the morning to get my car.10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Great attention. Car was neat. Quick pick up and return10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The drop off was great, loved that you end up on the top floor where the people mover is located. Very personable and helpful agent checked me in.Cons:
Going over information about traveling tolls- didnt' even realize there was a fact sheet in the rental agreement folder.Fox
6,0
Okay
1093 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.1
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2020
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Jose was great and super helpful. I also had an incident with lost keys and Philip was incredibly responsive and accommodating especially when there was a mix up.Cons:
The lost and found process could have been more organized/smoother.7,6 Good
Jan 2020
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the dropoff was quick and easy. Pickup was a 2 hour wait in a line only to find a clerk who didn't know how to handle long-term rentals, and another wait for the manager.Cons:
more help at the pickup line, or better staffing for expected surges.8,4 Very Good
Jan 2020
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Yes, staff were very helpful.Cons:
At first they offered us a smelly old Toyota RAV from Utah, with the windows open. That was a clue - really smelly. And we wanted a SUV for the all-wheel drive; that one was only 2-wheel drive.2,8 Poor
Jan 2020
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Outrageous daily fees for tolls. Did not give me the car I asked for; gave me a car with less comfort and worse mileage.2,0 Poor
Jan 2020
Cons:
CheatersEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8,6
Very Good
862 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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All the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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First car's media center wasnt working so they switched us to a comparable car.10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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The staff were extremely helpful. I ended up changing my reservation to an earlier time with no cost, then was unable to make it in that early due to unexpected circumstances. They ended up adjusting it so I could bring it back later on my return date, which they didn’t have to do. Staff is very friendly and laid back. Will definitely come back to this location.Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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The staff was excellent, extra efficient and professional. The cars they have in their fleet are top notch. Ill be sticking with Enterprise in the future.Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Excellent experienceSixt
7,6
Good
262 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.5
6 locations in San Francisco
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2,0 Poor
Dec 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8,0 Very Good
Sep 2023
4,0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
Budget
7,3
Good
500 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0
6 locations in San Francisco
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8,0 Very Good
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
8,0 Very Good
Feb 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
Avis
6,9
Okay
194 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.9
6 locations in San Francisco
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing.Cons:
The location was closed when I got there. How was I able to make a reservation at 5pm when the place closes at 5pm? On top of that, I got there at 4:50 p.m and the location was closed. I attempted to go to the airport Avis location and swap my reservation there but the rate was 3x more expensive and the reservation non transferable. Ended up not getting a car and had to cancel all my plans for the weeeknd. On top of all of this, Avis is now charging me a no show fee.2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
Couldn't even pick up my carHertz
6,5
Okay
484 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
8,0 Very Good
Dec 2021
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
Thrifty
6,0
Okay
881 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
4 locations in San Francisco
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4,0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
6,0 Okay
Feb 2024
2,0 Poor
Jan 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2,0 Poor
Nov 2023
4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
Dollar
5,4
Fair
695 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.6
6 locations in San Francisco
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6,0 Okay
Apr 2024
6,0 Okay
Mar 2024
2,0 Poor
Jan 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
National
8,8
Very Good
57 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
9.0
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10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Loved every minute of it. Will be back again.2,0 Poor
Sep 2018
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I’m local to the area, and without a round trip airline ticket, they would not let me rent a vehicle with my debit card.9,6 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
The car at pickup had almost empty gas but on request, the agent filled it up.Cons:
National should provide pick up service within a few miles.4,8 Mediocre
Aug 2017
Cons:
Was hard to see in the dark garage, but once you got into the sunlight you could see a few dents, and also how dirty the car was. Then, a few miles in the car started saying it was overdue for an oil change, that makes me wonder how well they check these cars over when it's already OVERdue! Not too thrilled about it.6,8 Okay
Jul 2017
Pros:
Everything but the child seatsCons:
Car seats were really bad value for $13/day per piece (we needed 2). They were the cheapest possible seats, it would have been cheaper to just buy them. There was no good solution for a 42lb kid - too young for a booster seat, too big for the car seat. We had to shoehorn her into the available seat. Pickup of the car was good, but the person in charge of car seats was rude and seemed annoyed by my request to see available seats.Europcar
5,7
Fair
33 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
6.1
One location in San Francisco
Economy Rent a Car
6,1
Okay
15 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
6.4
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5,2 Fair
Jan 2020
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Pickup was poor, dropoff was great, easy and quick.5,6 Fair
Nov 2019
Pros:
Convenient downtown location to those of us who do not want to go to the airport.Cons:
The trunk latch broke when I got my luggage out upon arriving at my destination. I had to take a shoelace out of my sneaker to tie the trunk shut!!2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
I arrived 3 hours after my reservation began and after waiting approximately 45 minutes in line I was told that they were sold of cars despite already charging. Caveat emptor!Cons:
They could have had a car for my reservation? They literally stole my money.3,2 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
drop off was decentCons:
waited forever (1 hr to pick up) , the car was cleaned but some objects were left behind from previous renters, charges and rates were not super easy to decide on. I had to do a lot of the work I expected the staff to do (walk around the car and mark chips & digs). very slow!10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
Very close to Union Square in San Francisco making it easy and convenientCons:
Wait time can be lengthy if they are busy.4,8 Mediocre
Sep 2019
Pros:
Prices are goodCons:
Stopped the self drop-off at time of your choice. That was the reason why I went there in the first place...2 locations in San Francisco
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May 2023
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+1 415 525 4214
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2415 Mendell St
+1 415 259 4746
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349 Mason Street
+1 415 928 4414
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780 N Mcdonnell Rd Car Rental Center San Francisco Ca
+1 415 917 2713
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2955 3rd Street
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San Francisco Airport. On-airport. San Francisco International Airport. 780 N Mcdonnell Road
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323 South Canal St
+1 650 343 3052
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2200 Cesar Chavez
+1 415 401 7659
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1001 Bayhill Drive, Suite 299, San Bruno, CA
+1 415 370 8478
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780 Mcdonnell Road
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687 Folsom St, San Francisco, , USA California
+1 914 368 0091
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Average price | R1 877/day |
Good deal | R1 597/day |
When to book a convertible rental car in San Francisco
Airports serving San Francisco
San Francisco Convertible Car Hire Information
| Pick-up location | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Car types | Convertible |
| Hire locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz |