Rent cars in San Francisco, CA
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Leave your heart in San Francisco
San Francisco offers all the shiny fun of a sleek tech hub, but what makes it beloved is the legendary history, wide variety of neighborhood architecture, and the abundance of natural beauty.
When you’ve had your fill of fast-paced urban exploits and rewarding hill climbs, book a San Francisco car rental alternative for adventures along the extraordinary Pacific coastline or into the majestic mountains and redwoods of the Sierra Nevada.
San Francisco favorites
Prepare to be won over by San Francisco’s vibrant culture, delightful scenery, and the stories that make every neighborhood and landmark special.
Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic gateway to the west is striking and offers expansive views of the entire bay. Drive across the bridge in your San Francisco car rental alternative or take it on foot to stop and gawk where you like.
Alcatraz Island
Hop on a ferry to Alcatraz Island to visit the site of the famous former prison and impressive gardens. Take the audio tour to learn about the celebrity inmates, and be sure to make your reservation in advance.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco’s biggest park is packed with popular attractions and historical sites like the California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, the de Young Museum, the Golden Gate Park Aquarium, and plenty of gardens to explore.
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Hit the road
You could spend days exploring The City’s tourist attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and Lombard Street, but the city is perfectly located to escape town and enjoy the dramatic natural wonders of northern California. There are copious convenient day trip and road trip locations just outside the bay.
Book the perfect carPoint Reyes & Tomales Bay
Head an hour and a half north along the coast through Marin County to hike around the preserve, watch the waves crash, and explore the historic lighthouse, and maybe see some elk!
Wine Country
Why choose between Napa Valley, Sonoma, or Russian River Valley? You can book a car on Turo and make a pit stop at every vineyard, gallery, and artisan grocery that catches your eye.
Yosemite National Park
The grandeur of the giant granite cliffs, dramatic high country, and gushing waterfalls of Yosemite Valley is unmatched. Book a San Francisco car rental alternative on Turo for an unforgettable road trip into the Sierras.
Recent reviews
First time renting with Turo, Richard was professional, his drop off made it super easy, exactly what I needed for my trip in San Francisco clean luxury car!
We enjoyed the luxury and smooth ride while we traversed Napa, Carmel, Big Sur, and San Francisco.
My wife and I had a great time in SF and his car made it super easy for us to get around the city.
Chris was very accommodating and responsive-much better experience than any rental car agency.
The car was perfect for our needs in San Francisco and much better than hassling with the car rental places.
He has great communication from the time of booking all the way until your trip is over.
Awesome car at a great price, the insurance is way cheaper than the one of Turo, and with no young driver fees!
The car was found at a parking lot so I did not need to find street parking, which was very convenient!
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Best San Francisco driving roads
Skyline Boulevard
For a scenic trip between towering trees and sparkling ocean views, take your San Francisco car rental alternative south along the ridge towards the Santa Cruz Mountains, and stop at the famous Alice’s Restaurant for a bite.
Panoramic Highway
Snaking north of the city up over Muir Woods and then down to Stinson Beach, this short, but deliciously sweet, drive winds through Marin with unforgettable views, and thrilling switchbacks.
Highway 1 to Big Sur
All of the PCH is breathtaking, serving up sleepy beach towns that are perfect for a quick bite, antique shopping, and hypnotizing ocean views, but the twisty stretch to Big Sur is a true driver’s delight.
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* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or [email protected] For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.
When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but Turo’s insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.