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.
Top hosts in San Francisco, CA
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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
Quick and easy pickup and drop off! Cheaper than rental companies. Renter was the Best!
Amazing vehicle! Bret made pick-up and drop-off a breeze! Would rent again next time we’re in San Francisco.
Excellent service. The guys were really friendly and helpful. Picking up and dropping off the car was very easy. I was a bit nervous about renting from a non-traditional car rental agency, but discovered my own insurance would cover me. It also allowed me to rent something other than a Toyota Corolla, And was very reasonably priced. I would rent from S&D again.
Great car, owner communicated quickly. Enjoyed our adventure in San Francisco! Thank you!!
The car was great for our day trip from San Francisco. The communication with Alejandro was quick and easy. Drop off and pick up was very convenient. Highly recommend
Great spacious truck with ton of features! Jon was a great host who took care of us and made our trip easier by delivering on time and he delivers to airport curbside! Best experience renting a car! Highly recommended if you’re traveling to San Francisco!
Thoroughly enjoyed renting Mattia's car for my family of 8 during a vacation in San Francisco. Mattia was very personable and car was very clean when picked up. The car was also easy to drive and handled San Francisco hills with no problem!
This Porsche is a great ride! We chose to pickup the car at San Francisco International and once we landed, the car was waiting for us. The car was spotless and had a full tank when we picked it up. The car offers a smooth ride and attracts loads of compliments. Austin was very accommodating to all of my requests. I plan to rent from him again whenever I’m in the San Francisco area.
Minh is awesome! Responds promptly and made our car experience in San Francisco a breeze.
Great trip, and great car! This Mazda made our family trip to San Francisco a breeze!
Jan is a terrific host. Car was clean. He was punctual. Had near real time response time. This was my first Turo rental. If I ever rent again I’d go straight to Jan Christian. Also super convenient for folks in San Francisco. Highly recommend this host if you’re looking for a model X and have family in town.
This trip went very smoothly from pick up to drop off. I highly recommend Gustavo for car rentals in the San Francisco area!
Had a great experience in San Francisco using Marco’s Porsche Macan 2020. He communicated well and provided an exceptional experience.
Junjian was a great coordinator and the car was perfect for our trip! Will definitely turo with Junjian when we are in the San Francisco area again.
Tony and Jenny were very responsive and made the rental process so easy! I would definitely rent from them again.
Great car and awesome host. Enjoyed my time in San Francisco with a ride that was trust worthy and fun. Highly recommend renting from these folks again!
Wonderful car & great host! Will definitely be renting from Sergey anytime I’m in the San Francisco area. Highly recommend!
Kailun was very flexible and communicative! Would rent from again if ever back in San Francisco.
Raymond was prompt and helpful throughout the rental process. His Tesla is loaded with features and was perfect for shuttling our team around.
My wife and I recently rented our first car on Turo from Sean during our weeklong honeymoon in San Francisco: Sean made the rental process streamlined and simple, he even went above and beyond adding some personal touches to make our trip extra special! The process of renting from him via the Turo app was far better than any experience I’ve ever had renting a car in the past. The Jeep Renegade was perfect for exploring the Bay Area, from the hills of the city to the winding passages of the Pacific Coast highway. I highly recommend renting it from Sean during your trip! 😄
As my first rental through Turo, Clay set the bar. He was transparent with his communication and the condition of the Jeep, he gave numerous recommendations for our stay in SF, and was very accommodating during the return of the Jeep. When any issues or questions arose, he promptly addressed them. I plan on renting from Clay again in the future when visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks for a great experience!
The vehicle and host were awesome. Will definitely use them again when we come back to San Francisco
Smooth transitions in and out of San Francisco airport. No complaints. Car as expected. Host very accommodating. Thanks Joseph!
I love S&D they have nice luxury cars and great customer service They make the pick ups and drop offs super convenient I always rent with them anytime I’m in San Francisco
Zhiyu is a very attentive Turo host. He was very accommodating with me and made the rental process very easy. He was very quick to respond to any communications. The Macan I rented was clean, drove great, and looked great inside and out. I would recommend renting from Zhiyu. When I’m back in San Francisco I hope to be able to rent from him again.
Amazing service great clean car definitely recommend using bud anytime I come to San Francisco 😁
Wow! Susanna provided fantastic customer service and assistance. Thanks to her, our San Francisco trip has been great. (The Jeep Patriot was fantastic too!)
Pick up and drop off at the San Francisco airport parking was easy. The car was clean and as advertised.
Jeremiah was helpful and attentive to all of our needs! The car drives nicely and was able to accommodate my friends and I during our stay in San Francisco.
This was my first Turo experience and S&D Motors made it seamless. Great communication, perfectly accessible in San Francisco, and even agreed to refund a day of the trip because we returned the car early (per the Turo rules, they didn't have to do so). WAY easier than dealing with a rental company!!! We will definitely use S&D for Napa and San Fransisco car rental needs! Thanks
Cory is very nice, accommodating and easy to work with. We communicated via TURO messaging, text messages and phone well, and Cory always replied promptly. Pick-up/drop-off at San Francisco airport is very convenient for travelers. The vehicle is a very new 2021 TESLA Model Y. I was told that it was delivered just three weeks ago before I rented it. It only had 16XX miles when I picked up the car. I rented it for five days on the Thanksgiving weekend mainly for a long trip from the Bay Area to L.A. and back. I always wanted to get extended driving experiences with a TESLA, and I enjoyed this trip and driving this Model Y tremendously. The Model Y is an E-car SUV but it drives and handles like a supercar, in particular with the 21-inch rims and very low-profile tires on this Model Y. The power and acceleration are always there whenever needed. It's also very easy and safe to drive with all the sensors/cameras and safety features. I hardly used the brakes on my entire trip because the car brakes automatically as soon as the acceleration pedal is released. The console screen looks a little complicated and intimidating at first glance, but actually it's pretty easy to operate after doing a little study and watching short tutorial videos. And voice commands are always there. I want to share my experience with charging this vehicle: First of all, you need to understand there are three types of TESLA superchargers: v1, v2 and V3. In general, V2 and V3 superchargers are 3-4 times faster than V1 chargers, so whenever possible use V2 and/or V3 superchargers. Although TESLA says basically all superchargers are billed for each kWh of electricity used, in reality V1 chargers in urban area cost more or a lot more than V3 chargers in rural area. A lot of superchargers in urban area are still V1 chargers, but there are also quite a few free V2/V3 chargers in rural area. Also, in general in CA, nighttime charging fees (7PM-10AM) are 50% off daytime (10AM-7PM) charging fees. And in some areas nighttime charging is completely free. TESLA navigation map has information on the type of superchargers as well as the charging fees for each supercharger station. Just click on the supercharger station location on the map to see the details. The charging cost for my 1129-mile trip is ~$75, which includes the $25 EV recharge fee I paid in advance. It's very close to the 100miles/gal equivalent gas mileage TESLA advertised. The charging range for this model Y is limited to 300 miles per full charge. But in reality, with a V2/V3 supercharger, it can add 160-180 miles in a 15-20 minutes' charge and that's usually all you need to continue your trip before another 15-20 minutes' charge is needed. If you're planning for a long trip, use TESLA's navigation map to plan for the trip and it will show where you need to stop for a supercharger along the way. Although it's convenient to use the TESLA on-board navigation map to plan for a trip and for supercharger locations, don't trust it entirely for supercharger locations--I learned this the hard way: On my way back from LA, Tesla brought me to a supercharger station that's not in operation in Santa Maria, and I couldn't find a nearby supercharger station from Tesla's navigation map for the < 30 miles left on the battery. It turned out that the supercharger station in Santa Maria was newly built but not yet open to the public. Luckily, I was able to find a destination charger in a hotel's parking lot 5 miles away and use Google Map to find a supercharger station ~25 miles away from there. (Also, Google Map did not show any supercharger in Santa Maria.) So, I drove to the hotel and used the destination charger to add ~15 miles for a total of ~43 miles on the battery, and then it's safe to drive to the supercharger 25 miles away. So, this lesson tells me that Google Map has more accurate info. on superchargers than Tesla itself. Better double-check with Google Map for insurance. One more thing to be aware of is if you're like me who likes to press the acceleration pedal hard, you should take 15-20% off the TESLA-estimated mileage left on battery. Again, it has been a very pleasant and enjoyable experience both driving this Tesla Model Y and doing business with Cory. For sure I will rent it again in the future when I need it (before getting a Tesla of my own).
JJ was very communicative and accommodated last minute request. Car was very clean, smelled fresh, and almost felt like it was brand new with zero miles. I would rent again. This might be my go-to when i'm in San Francisco.
Gabrielle was timely, efficient, and professional and made using her car for our trip a breeze! Highly recommend booking through her for your next visit to San Francisco!
Great experience with Jordan. Jordan was very communicative and the drop off and pick up experience was very smooth. The car was clean. Would highly recommend if you are visit the San Francisco area!
Fabricio was great and helped me out when a drop off location change was needed. Clean car, great deal, will definitely use him if ever back in San Francisco!
Host was very accommodating! It was a pleasure renting their Jeep. They go above and beyond for their renters! Will definitely rent again when I’m back in San Francisco.
Emanuel’s service and Audi was top notch!! Look forward to booking with him again next time I’m in San Francisco.
Irakli was amazing to work with! Super responsive and met us at the SFO terminal to drop off and and pick up the Jeep. Seriously - awesome customer service. If we make it out to the SF area again, we will be booking with Irakli. The Jeep itself was amazing - the retractable roof was perfect for our trip down to Big Sur, up to Point Reyes, and finally all over San Francisco. The Jeep handled beautifully and we are thinking about purchasing a similar model ourselves.
I was dreading the process of finding a rental in San Francisco and am SO HAPPY I came across S&D Motors on Turo. My trip’s itinerary changed several times during the week and the host was extremely accommodating and flexible. They even put me in a different vehicle when my original rental wasn’t able to be extended. Both vehicles were in great condition. Thank you, S&D Motors!
Junjians ride was a great choice for me for the days I was out in San Francisco, he is also very responsive & was very flexible with handling the changes/extensions I made which I appreciated a lot
The vehicle is great and Jillian was easy to communicate with. It was perfect to drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. I would rent again when I am back in town!
To be honest when I arrived someone was working on the car but I was 2 min early. Car was ready on time. All worked. Wasn’t super clean but hey, street parking and a 2012 car. End of the day all OK and I would rent again from Nikola.
Tony is great always use him when I travel to San Francisco always on point definitely five stars and recommended 👌🏻👌🏻
As a first time user I was surprised at how smoothly the entire process went. Great car, great service, great experience! Highly recommend you rent this car if travelling to San Francisco!
Super thankful to be able to rent out Djamel’s Durango for a day. My sister and her husband came down for a wedding and he hasn’t been to San Francisco and desperately needing a car, I Literally just heard about Turo and was looking for a SUV and this happened to pop up with a good/cheap deal. The Durango was perfect and so beautiful, I really want to buy one now. This won’t be the last time I rent out Djamel’s car. Thank you thank you thank you:) check him out y’all his car won’t disappoint:) 10/10 ✔️
I enjoyed driving this car and Ian made the process super easy. This ML 350 is very clean and drives beautifully. I plan to rent this car again next time I’m in San Francisco.
Megan was very accommodating and helpful. Her car drove very well and was spotless. She was quick to answer any questions and allowed us to make a last minute adjustment to our time so we could make a dinner reservation. Highly recommend her if you are ever in the San Francisco area
Albert was a perfect host. Very attentive and made sure everything went perfectly for our trip to California. The car was immaculate and drove well. It was an easy experience getting the car and returning it out of San Francisco Airport. I would definitely use Albert and his cars again when we return to CA.
Awesome car, Super clean and in great condition! Also Megan is very helpful and flexible! Great find in San Francisco! thank you so much!
The car was wonderful. It handled so well venturing up into Napa, down to the Monterey Peninsula and all around San Francisco. Nikkelle and her husband proved truly reliable with communication being on-the -spot (as well as being super nice people). When coming back to SF, I would look no further for renting a vehicle.
Jordan was highly responsive when we needed to move up our pick up time due to a flight change. The car was exactly as advertised and our experience with Turo was a great one!
What an amazing car. Took it for a small trip to Yountville and back to San Francisco. Handled everything easy no problems. Excellent communication from the owner from get go. Will rent this same car again in future
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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.
San Francisco car rentals
Rent cars on Turo with Commercial Hosts
Rent with Commercial Hosts on Turo and find the perfect San Francisco rental car. Commercial Hosts are Turo-approved independent local hosts or boutique car rental companies in the US, Canada, UK, and all over the world.
To rent a car in San Francisco with Commercial Hosts on Turo, you may be asked to sign a rental agreement or provide a refundable security deposit. Commercial Hosts provide their own insurance and physical damage protection, so renting with a Commercial Host is a bit different than your usual Turo experience.
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* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo 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 Liberty Surplus Insurance Corporation, a member of the Liberty Mutual Group. 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.