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Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Special

Wild Card Compact or larger if available or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Francisco, California, USA
Wild Card Compact or larger if available

CA $54

total
found 5 days ago
Special Wild Card Compact or larger if available
Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Francisco, California, USA
Chevrolet Spark

CA $55

total
found 5 days ago
Economy Chevrolet Spark
Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Francisco, California, USA
Toyota Corolla

CA $56

total
found 5 days ago
Midsize Toyota Corolla
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Compact

Nissan Versa or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Albany, California, USA
Nissan Versa

CA $70

total
found 8 hours ago
Compact Nissan Versa
Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Standard Pickup Regular Cab

Ford F-150 or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
San Francisco, California, USA
Ford F-150

CA $78

total
found 5 days ago
Standard Pickup Regular Cab Ford F-150
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Full Size

Chevrolet Malibu or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Albany, California, USA
Chevrolet Malibu

CA $90

total
found 8 hours ago
Full Size Chevrolet Malibu
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Full Size Elite Pickup Regular Cab

Ram 2500 Crew or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Albany, California, USA
Ram 2500 Crew

CA $97

total
found 8 hours ago
Full Size Elite Pickup Regular Cab Ram 2500 Crew
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Premium

Nissan Maxima or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
El Sobrante, California, USA
Nissan Maxima

CA $122

total
found 8 hours ago
Premium Nissan Maxima
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Luxury

Chrysler 300 or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Albany, California, USA
Chrysler 300

CA $124

total
found 8 hours ago
Luxury Chrysler 300
Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 20

Mini Van

Chrysler Pacifica or similar
  • 7 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Albany, California, USA
Chrysler Pacifica

CA $150

total
found 8 hours ago
Mini Van Chrysler Pacifica
Wed, Feb 18 to Thu, Feb 19

Standard Elite SUV

Audi Q3 Cadillac XT4 or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Richmond, California, USA
Audi Q3 Cadillac XT4

CA $192

total
found 1 day ago
Standard Elite SUV Audi Q3 Cadillac XT4
Wed, Feb 18 to Thu, Feb 19

Premium Elite SUV

Audi Q5 or similar
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Richmond, California, USA
Audi Q5

CA $200

total
found 1 day ago
Premium Elite SUV Audi Q5
Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Luxury Elite

BMW 7-Series Audi A8 or similar
  • 5 people
  • 161 free kilometres/total
San Rafael, California, USA
BMW 7-Series Audi A8

CA $227

total
found 1 day ago
Luxury Elite BMW 7-Series Audi A8
Sun, Feb 15 to Mon, Feb 16

Oversize SUV

Lincoln Navigator L Jeep Grand Wagoneer L or similar
  • 7 people
  • 161 free kilometres/total
San Rafael, California, USA
Lincoln Navigator L Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

CA $338

total
found 1 day ago
Oversize SUV Lincoln Navigator L Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a rental car per day in San Rafael?
Within the past seven days, the lowest daily price for a cheap car rental in San Rafael was CA $54.
Can I rent a car from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and then head to Airport Van Rental or Hertz, a quick commute away. You'll be exploring San Rafael in your rental before you know it.
What happens if I need to cancel my San Rafael car reservation?
Depending on the rental agreement, you may qualify for your money back. Many reservations offer a total refund if you let us know six hours before pickup. Need to know more? If you can't find the answer in your confirmation, our Customer Service Portal is always here.
Where can I go on a road trip from San Rafael?
After you've covered all the fabulous attractions in San Rafael, there's more to discover in the surrounding region. Pick up the keys to a rental car, pack your bags in the trunk and hit the open road. We've pulled together some drives we're confident you'll enjoy:

  • You'll find California's Great America and countless other interesting attractions in Santa Clara. From San Rafael, it's 88 kilometres away.
  • Your next pit stop? Santa Cruz, which is around 121 kilometres away. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one local hot spot you won't want to miss.
  • Glacier Point is around 257 kilometres from San Rafael and is one of the region's most beautiful nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air.

How do I find the best car rental deals in San Rafael with Expedia?
Whatever type of wheels you're after, Expedia will help you pick up the best deal. Just compare the offers from well-known rental providers and pick the option that works for you. Love to hit the road with even more in your wallet? Bundle your San Rafael car rental with hotel or flight bookings.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in San Rafael?
You need to be 21 and over to grab the keys to a rental car in San Rafael. Bear in mind that young drivers may only be able to rent from a few car classes, such as compact, economy and medium size. Higher age limits usually apply for specialty and luxury vehicles. Most companies will also charge an additional fee for young renters. Read the rules carefully before hitting the book button and factor any surcharge into your vacation budget.
What do you need to rent a car in San Rafael?
A valid driver's licence and a credit card in the same name are two essentials. Don't want to take out the company's insurance plan? Then you may also need proof of your own coverage. Requirements can differ between providers, so be sure to read through your policy.
What is the cheapest car rental in San Rafael?
According to prices found within the past seven days, the lowest daily rate for a rental car in San Rafael was CA $54. The next best price was CA $55 per day. These rates were available on Expedia, with a rental starting date within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change and additional terms apply.
Can I rent a car for a month or longer in San Rafael?
Expedia makes it easy to score a long-term rental in San Rafael. Simply visit our long-term car rental deals page, enter your trip information and compare the offers.
Where can I find a San Rafael car rental if I am younger than 25?
You'll need to check the age policy of the San Rafael rental suppliers you're considering. If you're under 25 years old, be mindful that some will charge additional fees. It's useful to know this before arriving at the desk so you can budget accordingly. Each rental car company has its own terms and conditions for young drivers, so be sure to do your research.

Car Rental Information

Popular car types:
SUV, Full Size, Economy
Car suppliers available:
Our best deal of the day:
CA $54
Our second best deal of the day:
CA $55
Our third best deal of the day:
CA $56
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