Cheap San Francisco electric car rentals from $28/day

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Cheap electric car rentals in San Francisco

These are the best prices for abr. 2 - 9.
Polestar 2 car
Polestar 2
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$29/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$31/day
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Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$41/day
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Tesla Cybertruck car
Tesla Cybertruck
or similar Pickup truck
5
5
2/4
$72/day
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Rivian R1S car
Rivian R1S
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$76/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$28/day
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Tesla Model X car
Tesla Model X
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$48/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco electric car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an electric car in San Francisco with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an electric car in San Francisco?

You should book your electric rental in San Francisco around 84 days in advance to secure a below-average price. EV availability is more limited than gas cars, so booking early helps you access the best models, especially Teslas and other high-range options.

What is the cheapest electric car rental company in San Francisco?

In the past year, some of the lowest prices for electric car rentals in San Francisco were found with Turo ($20/day), Avis ($28/day), and Thrifty ($31/day). Rates can vary by pick-up location, but airport-adjacent branches often offer competitive pricing.

Which electric car rental companies in San Francisco have electric vehicle locations?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, Avis (6.8, 121 reviews), Budget (7.2, 268 reviews) and Dollar (4.9, 157 reviews) operates the most EV-ready rental locations in San Francisco. This makes it easier to find an EV near San Francisco airports, like San Francisco Airport and San Jose Airport.

Avis
Avis
Rated 6.8/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.2/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 4.9/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 5.1/10

What is the cheapest month to rent an electric car in San Francisco?

The cheapest month to rent an electric car in San Francisco is typically December, when demand is lower and daily rates drop. The most expensive month is February, when travel peaks and EV rentals become harder to secure.

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Sixt

7.8

Good

Read 62 reviews

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

One location in San Francisco

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from$69/day

Locations in San Francisco

780 N McDonnell Rd

+1 888 749 8227

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Andreas, Jan 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Old scratched car, expected better from Sixt

2.0 Poor

Emma, May 2025

Convertible

KAYAK
Never renting from this company again! Felt like I was dealing with a slimy salesman when I picked up the car at SFO. At the end of our rental period, the car (a BMW 4 Series Convertible) broke down due to mechanical issues and wouldn’t start. It took 15 minutes for the “emergency roadside assistance” phone number to be answered. The customer service agents who eventually answered showed no concern or care for our situation! They also implied that I may be responsible for the cost of towing the car. There is no way to reach the SFO rental desk directly; 1-800 numbers only that just ring and ring, even in roadside emergencies. There is a reason other car rental agencies had lines of customers at their desks and Sixt had none! I highly recommend you do NOT rent from this company!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Excellent from beginning to end

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
CSR at pick up was very friendly and helpful!

10.0 Wonderful

CAROL, Jun 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Went very well. Quick at the counter and easy return. The car didn't have all the bells and whistles but it was clean and worked

2.0 Poor

Sarah, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
I was not given a damage slip or told to look at the damage ahead of time on my rental car. I was told (through an email) that a scratch was there that had not been there before my rental. I drove the car the entire time with the exception of valets at my hotel and did not cause damage. Because I did not get to inspect it and was not given a form to do so, I do not have evidence that something happened under my watch and just have to take their word. I also would have liked them to tell me when I turned the car in, as I did not have a chance to see what they are saying I did. It all feels pretty unfair. This could have been resolved if they had given me a damage form ahead of time.

1 out of 21

Budget

7.2

Good

Read 135 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.9

5 locations in San Francisco

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from$52/day

Locations in San Francisco

333 O'farrell Street

+1 628 895 0436

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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500 Beach Street, Suite 120

+1 415 292 3683

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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675 Post Street

+1 415 674 1917

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 0998

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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821 Howard Street

+1 415 957 9998

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Alexander, Mar 2026

Compact

KAYAK
We waited over an hour and a half to get our car! This is completely unacceptable

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
We got in at midnight and had confirmation on our reservation. We got to the rental desk and they didn’t have any cars for us or several other travelers. We waited for a couple of hours bc they said they were working on getting cars. After a couple of hours none of us had a car. The workers were not very good at being able to give us an answer as to when we could possibly get a car. They said “you could try to come in the morning”. I asked it they could give me a direct number and they said, “well there’s a number but nobody answers it”. I had a reservation, and no car NO ONE at the Budget place was able to help me! Or even seemed to care. I was not going to come back in the morning and “hope” to get a car. I had to get an uber at 3:30 in the morning! Not fun as a woman in San Francisco by herself. The Uber pick up lot was supposed to be closed, and I was all alone there. I HAVEN’T GOTTEN MY MONEY BACK YET. I had to get a car rental from another place next day. I had to pay lots of money to get Uber around and couldn’t even get a car from the airport. This is a terrible terrible experience where I paid money and I still got nothing except for a headache and a scary Night at the airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great !! , fast and easy

4.0 Mediocre

Katie, Oct 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
The wait was over an hour at the check out counter. Also, the signage at this particular facility was quite poor - very confusing for where to go.

2.0 Poor

Sean, Oct 2025

Luxury

KAYAK
I had to cancel because the line to pick up was over an hour long.

2.0 Poor

Melissa, Oct 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Worst car rental experience ever. Pickup was over 2 hours 25 people waiting in line with 2 rental agents. Agent was nice. Then sent to a line in the actual garage where one “manager” was assigning cars. The same 25 people were in line waiting for cars that were not yet ready. I rented a Camry, was assigned a jeep compass. Ultimately, this car had mechanical issues and I had to get myself to an office local to where I was staying. Switched to a filthy dirt Sonata which had the “ change oil light” on.

1 out of 45

Avis

6.8

Okay

Read 54 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.9

6 locations in San Francisco

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from$56/day

Locations in San Francisco

333 O'farrell Street

+1 415 292 4045

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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5 Embarcadero Center

+1 415 395 4758

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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500 Beach Street, Suite 120

+1 415 441 4141

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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675 Post Street

+1 415 929 2555

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 877 6780

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821 Howard Street

+1 415 227 4227

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
It’s terrible experience with counter service, louder and very unfriendly service at pick up counter.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
It was pretty easy and the car worked well

2.0 Poor

Shiva, Dec 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Car stopped 3 times engine was broken

10.0 Wonderful

Aaron, Dec 2025

Economy

KAYAK
Staff were awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable. Won over a new repeat customer.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2025

Economy

KAYAK
Excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
Everything was great car was clean low miles. Great service..

1 out of 18

Hertz

6.2

Okay

Read 85 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

2 locations in San Francisco

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from$33/day

Locations in San Francisco

325 Mason Street

+1 415 771 2200

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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780 Mcdonnell Road

+1 650 624 6600

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Oded, Aug 2025

Premium

KAYAK
they are our favourite rental car company--- consistently caring well for their customers.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Premium

KAYAK
We were promised a luxury car but given a compact suv instead and it was terrible

2.0 Poor

Carlos, May 2025

Premium

KAYAK
My experience with Kayak was terrible. For the second time using Kayak, I was misled when I arrived at the car rental company’s counter. First, the car category in the company’s system was different from what I had purchased and had proof of. On top of that, the insurance wasn’t included. My Kayak reservation receipt didn’t mention anything about insurance. Unacceptable! In the end, I paid more than twice what I had originally agreed to. Truly disappointing!

10.0 Wonderful

Jack, May 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Great experience. Loved the pre check process allowing me to go straight to the car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Commercial

KAYAK
Wrong type of car problem

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
car was small, not SUV, and smelly. we could not turn on AC !

1 out of 29

Thrifty

5.1

Fair

Read 161 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.3

2 locations in San Francisco

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from$40/day

Locations in San Francisco

364 O'farrell Street

+1 415 771 5332

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 877 283 0898

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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2.0 Poor

Sean, Oct 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Terrible. Don’t use them. They jacked up the price every way possible. They also wouldn’t honor the price booked online. Then they thought it funny to stick me with a 9 seater van instead of mid size sedan. Then they charged me more again. Also all agents were actively misrepresenting how fuel worked tricking people into paying for a full tank. It is shyster scam level stuff. Do not rent from them.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Actually giving me a hybrid as I paid for instead of partial hybrid. Having the windshield clean on the inside instead of what ever white residue was blinding me when other cars had their head lights on. Removing the awful smell in the car before giving it to customers.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
liked the car and the service. Pickup was slow because of the large crowd and limited number of agents in the very early hours.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
We ended up paying $ 1700+ instead of the $600+ that came up on the Kayak website. Would NOT recommend.

2.0 Poor

Katie, Feb 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Bait and switch- got sent to another site and had to pay up front with no refund option.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Excellent customer service

1 out of 54

Dollar

4.9

Mediocre

Read 111 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.3

3 locations in San Francisco

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from$52/day

Locations in San Francisco

364 O Farrell St

+1 415 771 5332

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
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780 Mcdonnell Rd

+1 866 434 2226

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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840 Ellis Street

+1 415 923 1119

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Compact

KAYAK
No cars available. What a rip off. This should be illegal.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Horrible customer service. Was told that I needed to wait to be called up in the queue when there was no one in line, which was shared between Thrifty kiosk. They should create two lines to decrease confusion. Representative was incredibly rude and short. They didn’t have the car I reserved and offered me a supposedly equivalent car which was fine but didn’t tell me that I would have to manually charge this car in order to benefit from the electric/hybrid option of the car. Ended up spending a lot on gas when I intentionally booked a hybrid to save money on gas.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
The reservation was canceled but I still got changed from your insurance company twice $32 ea. I have never got the credit from them could you please check with them to issue the proper credit to my American Express card,

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The customer line at SFO was over an hour wait. Only 2 agents were able to help.

2.0 Poor

Michael, May 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Dollar didn't have a car for me when I arrived. They tried REALLY hard to upsell me, but wouldn't give me the car I reserved. Eventually after I raised a big fuss, they magically seemed to have a car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Booked wrongly and tried to correct it 1 minute after booking went through. Unable to contact anyone from Kayak or Dollar for 5 days.

1 out of 37

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.9

2 locations in San Francisco

from$166/day

Locations in San Francisco

340 O Farrell St

+1 415 837 1700

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780 North Mcdonnell Rd

+1 833 635 0431

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Your systems aren’t in sync with the rental car place. I got the counter. He said that you’re booking was an accepted because it was made on the same day.

10.0 Wonderful

george, Dec 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Quick, easy and not too expensive.

2.0 Poor

Ashley, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
When I arrived they told me they did not have my reservation but the guy did seem to know who I was so it was confusing then he tried to upsell me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Always pleasant on both ends of trip.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Easy! Quick! Great people!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

First car's media center wasnt working so they switched us to a comparable car.
1304 travelers who rented a car in San Francisco gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

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Good deal

Turo
$67/day
$53/day

FAQs about renting an electric car in San Francisco

  • Which car rental companies offer electric vehicles in San Francisco?

    Several major rental companies in San Francisco offer electric vehicles, but availability can vary depending on the pickup location and season.
    Companies that frequently offer EV rentals include:

    1. Turo
    2. Budget
    3. Avis
    4. Thrifty
    5. Dollar

    For the best selection, it’s recommended to search early and enable the Electric filter when browsing on KAYAK.

  • How much does it cost to rent an electric car in San Francisco?

    The daily cost of renting an electric car in San Francisco depends on the rental company, the model you choose, the season, and how early you book. Based on recent KAYAK pricing data, the average daily rate for electric car rentals in San Francisco is $67, compared to $64 for standard gas cars.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Average price: $20 – $234 per day

    Prices may fluctuate, so it’s always best to check your travel dates directly on KAYAK for real-time rates.

  • Which is the most popular car rental agency for electric vehicles in San Francisco?

    Based on real user feedback on KAYAK, Budget leads the way in EV-ready rental locations across San Francisco, offering travelers convenient access to electric cars near San Francisco (SFO). With 5 locations throughout San Francisco, Budget is easily accessible for travelers.

  • Which local San Francisco hotels have an EV charging station?

    Several hotels in San Francisco offer on-site EV charging for guests. Popular choices include Fairmont San Francisco, Hilton San Francisco Financial District and Intercontinental Hotels Mark Hopkins San Francisco By IHG, all of which provide charging points. When booking accommodation, check the “EV charger” filter on KAYAK to find hotels that fit your needs.

  • What are the most popular electric cars to rent in San Francisco?

    Travelers often choose EVs that are simple to park, have reliable battery performance, and support fast charging throughout the city.
    Some of the most rented electric cars on KAYAK include:
    • Tesla Model 3
    • Tesla Model Y
    • Tesla Model X

  • What is the average cost of renting an electric car for a week in San Francisco?

    On average, you can expect to pay between $37 and $234 per week for a standard electric vehicle in San Francisco.

Everything you need to know for your electric car rental in San Francisco