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Car rental in San Mateo County

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San Mateo County car rental at a glance

Most popular rental companyHertz
Most popular carPremium, 4 door
Cities to choose from8, Redwood City is most popular
Cheapest price found$69 per day, Redwood City
Cheapest monthJuly
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in San Mateo County could cost, we've pulled prices from Redwood City.

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Car rental in Redwood City

From
$69
per day

Car rental in Redwood City

From
$69
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in San Mateo County

The cheapest month to rent a car in San Mateo County is July, when the average cost per day is $46. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is $49. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in San Mateo County is May.
Jun
$348
Jul
$46
Aug
$52
Sep
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Oct
$59
Nov
$52
Dec
$79
Jan
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Feb
$49
Mar
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Apr
$136
May
$351
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in San Mateo County could cost, we've pulled prices from Redwood City.

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All you need to know about San Mateo County

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Highway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car rental in San Mateo County: FAQs

To rent a car with most companies in San Mateo County, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in San Mateo County depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in San Mateo County, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in San Mateo County. First, you need to decide where in San Mateo County you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in San Mateo County. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in San Mateo County you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Redwood City. On average, it costs $69 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $69 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in San Mateo County

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in San Mateo County is Premium, 4 door .

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental companies in San Mateo County are Hertz and Fox - Rent A Car. The cheapest company we've found is Hertz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $69 a day and $26 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in San Mateo County you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you get a great price, all while seeing more of San Mateo County. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in San Mateo County is Redwood City. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Redwood City.

Rent a car long-term in San Mateo County

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in San Mateo County with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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