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From standard cars to supercars, find the perfect car for any occasion or budget

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Average daily prices for a 3-day trip

Kia K4
2025
•4.94
(39)

Honda Civic
2025
•5.0
(1)

Dodge Charger Daytona
2025
•5.0
(14)

Toyota Corolla
2025
•5.0
(5)

Toyota Camry
2023
•5.0
(27)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2026
•5.0
(33)

Mercedes-Benz CLE
2026
•5.0
(25)

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2023
•5.0
(2)

Tesla Model 3
2023
•New listing

Renting a car in San Francisco means unlocking the real Bay Area — the misty mornings, the steep streets, and the endless neighborhoods that public transportation can’t quite stitch together. With rental cars on Turo, you can skip the usual San Francisco airport shuffle and go straight from runway to roadway in a car that suits your style. It’s a car rental San Francisco visitors love because it feels like borrowing wheels from a local, not negotiating with someone at a rental car counter.
From Union Square to Golden Gate Park, every corner of San Francisco, CA, tells a different story. Whether you’re road-tripping down the West Coast, heading out for dinner in Chinatown, or trying to catch that perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge, a San Francisco car rental on Turo keeps things easy, flexible, and wonderfully Californian.
On Turo, renting a car in San Francisco is easy. Browse cars online, choose your preferred pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations all across San Francisco, California and beyond, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and location in San Francisco, CA (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of San Francisco, CA! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
Eric and Valerie have made it impossible for me to ever rent from one of the big international car rental companies again. This was my third rental with them and they are everything the big guys are not. They are friendly, efficient, customer focused are most importantly really easy to deal with. Their cars are great as well.
The host, the car, and the whole Turo experience was 10/10. The price was fantastic and the whole experience was seamless. We had weird hours we wanted to leave and return the car that would not have worked with a car rental agency, but Angel and Turo made the whole process easy and seamless. I’m a bigger guy so I was worried about how comfortable the car would be and it was perfect. The great ride made our whole vacation possible and comfortable. I really appreciated the vehicles safety features too!

Easy pick up and drop off. Car was very clean inside. A/C blows super cold even when it's 100 degrees out!! The windows are not tinted so I suggest bringing your own sun shades if you are going to be parked anywhere but the shade in the summer. Luckily I had those and that made my trip much better. The flip down visors do have the extenders to help block sun while driving thankfully. Charging prices are comparable to current gas prices - about $45 to get 250 miles of charge over a few sessions which is the same as I get from a full tank in my Toyota Yaris. This car DOES have the CHAdeMO fast charge input so it's 30-50 seconds per mile to charge depending on the fast charger & whether you're running the car (AC/radio) or it's fully off. Radio speakers were a little blown out so I had to adjust some settings to listen to my audiobooks but it was easy to do. I had no problem driving from the pickup spot to Kyle, then to the airport, and back into town without needing a charge which was about 90 miles, mostly highway. Just like any Turo rental make sure to take your own photos at pickup and drop off since scratches and such aren't usually documented after every drive by the car owners which seems standard in my experience. Overall a great deal, best price in town especially for a last minute rental. I requested the rental at 9pm on a Tuesday after my personal car died and was able to get this the next morning with no issue. Will definitely keep them in mind when I need a rental near by. Thanks again!

I love the rental cars from Mohammed. He and his staff is friendly and helpful. The cars are small and good at gas. I would suggest anyone to rent a car with Mohammed.

I had an excellent experience renting from this host and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and smooth car rental experience. The vehicle was extremely clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described in the listing. Communication was outstanding from start to finish. The host was friendly, professional, responsive, and made both pickup and drop-off incredibly easy and convenient. The car drove perfectly and made my trip stress-free and enjoyable. It’s clear the host takes great care of both their vehicles and their customers. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and overall professionalism throughout the rental process. I would absolutely rent from this host again in the future and highly recommend them to others looking for a top-quality rental experience.
Rented this last minute because my Mom didn't tell me until the day before my trip that she had no car. Was pretty easy for the most part. Finding the shuttle at the airport for the car rental area, was a little difficult for me. But you can always ask someone at the airport. Then I followed Turo given directions to the car. It's outside of the rental area but still easy to find because the lot is literally labeled "Turo." As for the car, I DID NOT MIND these "problems" with the car at all, but you should be informed that the car: Cons - Smelled INTENSELY LIKE WEED. I tried to spray it with multiple Febreze, etc. It helped but it still stinks a bit. - The car door lock was extremely finicky, you must PRESS AND HOLD the button it seems. - Crumbs in the backseat (no big deal) - Not sure but seems like occasional light scraping sound sometimes when driving around on normal road. - Not a problem per se, but just know the car has quite a bit of scratches compared to other Turo rentals. Just be sure to document as much as you can. Pros - Good Value for the price - ICE COLD A/C. (Although I visited in winter, so idk how it holds up to the Vegas heat, but again better than my childhood cars with zero A/C) - Pretty quiet car overall (I mention the scrape for the owner to consider getting it checked out, but nothing to make you feel embarrassed while driving.) Overall, I grew up poor, and this car was much better than most of the ones of my childhood, so I didn't mind at all. Just tried my best to document them that's all. But anyone renting who these things might bother should be aware of it. Anyways, thank you so much Nick!!! I would definitely rent again!

The host was excellent throughout the whole process. Communication was very good, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and he made the whole car rental process simple and stress-free. Everything was straightforward from start to finish, and I would definitely rent from him again.

Easy pickup and drop off, saved us when the car rental companies ran out of cars at the airport.

Andre was great, the car was somewhat still dirty, dust, dirt, what appeared to be cigarette ashes, animal hair, sticky spills around the cup holders in the center console and the door panels. Crumbs and dust/dirt left in the door handles and cubby's. In the center console cup holders and cubbys. On the top of the dashboard, around the steering column and gauges. Sticky dusty windows and stereo buttons. Rear view mirror had sticky smudges on it. All the windows inside were dusty and dirty with smudges and idk what really.. the car had a bad smell of animals like dogs, and faint cigarette smell.. however as I got further into my trip I got used to it and wasn't bothered by it anymore. A lot of these issues honestly didn't bother me very much. I was more worried of being blamed for them when I returned the car. Unfortunately I was put behind schedule due to a passenger side headlight and passenger side tail light being burned out. However upon informing andre, he was very quick with a solution to take the car to valvoline where they were able to repair the lights before I left for my trip. If I wasn't already running late It wouldn't of bothered me. Andre was also very quick to reimburse me the whole price of the repairs immediately upon me sending him the receipt of the work.. I very much appreciated that! I also appreciate that instead of canceling my trip Andre worked out a way to have the lights fixed with no trouble of my own. He was always quick to respond to all of my very long messages full of questions. This is my first time using turo and I did not know the ins and outs of the rental process. He was able to guide me threw every step all while being polite and keeping his patience with me! Hah. I ended up running behind schedule on my way back as well and was surprised how simple and easy it was to change the return time from noon to after 9 p.m. all without adding any fees to my bill! That was very helpful of andre to allow me to do. I also ended up being a little passed my return time due to vacuuming the car and dusting everything to my best ability. So that andre wouldn't have to deal with someone else's mess and the next person who rents the vehicle will not have to worry about it either. I had no issues with doing that for him after he was so helpful with me! The vehicle was a little different then what im used to. But in no time I settled in with the car and had a very enjoyable trip! I would forsure rent another vehicle from andre in the future due to how well he accommodated me on this trip. Even tho the car had the mess, that was not andre, But left over from previous renters. He even made sure to have a snow brush and ice scraper in the car for me. But unfortunately the previous renters also took that with them. Im sure there will be a new one for the next person who rents the car because thats how much andre cares about his customers !! 5 stars for andre !!! Whoever returned his vehicle like that should be ashamed and think about how it would feel if someone treated your things the same way! Once again THANK YOU andre! I will reach out to you next time I need to rent a car.. I appreciate all your help thru the process! I appreciate your professionalism and quick responses to all my questions and thank you for making sure the vehicle was 100% good to go for me before I left and wouldn't of been able to fix it. 5 of 5 stars for andre !!

My credit card wasn’t working for some odd reason and rental companies wouldn’t let me rent a car so I booked this Turo last minute and it was a reasonable price for five days. I will do it again when I come back to Vancouver in August.
Excellent 1st experience using Turo. The host was very responsive and timely. The vehicle was in great condition and rode very well. The price was a good deal and would definitely use this again as opposed to a major car rental facility. It was a simple process overall and very straightforward.

The host, Tadeh was exceptional. The very best in customer service. I had the best experience with renting from Tadeh. Everything was so easy; Tadeh was super accommodating, very kind, he went way above and beyond what I reasonably expected. Tadeh is a thousand times better than AVIS, HERTZ, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, and all the major car rental. Tadeh gave me the best deal; the major car rentals do not come close; I saved a lot of money. The car was great, very good on the gas mileage; and very clean. Tadeh made sure pick-up location was very convenient for me, Tadeh drove the car to where I was; it’s the best. Tadeh also picked up the car when I was done and again made sure it was convenient for me. I am very grateful for this. Once I return from my deployment, absolutely renting from Tadeh again; will be telling all my friends and colleagues. This is just amazing customer service. I am very appreciative for everything. THANK YOU
Kiara had great communication throughout the rental process , the car was amazing , clean and comfortable. Rental was a great price as well. I'll be happy to rent from Kiara again in the future.

Good Morning 🌞 Yall! This Car was Amazing! I was able to go see my older Son's College Graduation during the week. The Car rental process was amazing and an easy process. I would definitely rent this Car again!!
“10/10 experience. I rented the car for a week and the total came out to around $400, which was an amazing price for a brand new 2026 vehicle. The entire process was incredibly easy from start to finish. Pickup and drop-off were smooth and convenient, and I loved that I didn’t have to physically meet or talk to anyone. The key was waiting in a lockbox by the window, which honestly made the experience even better for me. The car itself was spotless, smelled clean, and drove perfectly. It was also amazing on gas — I drove all the way through Saturday and the tank was only halfway. The host responded quickly to messages and was super helpful the entire time. Overall, this was one of the easiest and best rental experiences I’ve had. I would absolutely rent from them again and honestly would choose this over Enterprise or Hertz any day

Fandi and our cohost provided excellent communication throughout the process. Our car, 2020 Honda Insight was clean and in good working order. Performance was good around the hills and mountains in the greater San Francisco area. The drop off at the San Jose airport was excellent. Why go to the “normal” car rental companies!
Rent a car and explore San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is compact but mighty, packing world-famous sights, world-class restaurants, and some surprisingly scenic drives into its seven-by-seven miles. With a rental car, you can bounce between historic neighborhoods, waterfront lookout points, and hiking trails with zero stress. Start with icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, then explore everything in between.
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No matter how many times you've seen it in photos, the Golden Gate Bridge is even more impressive up close — especially when you drive across it in your own set of wheels. The sweeping views of the bay, and the city skyline make the drive feel cinematic, even if the fog occasionally steals the spotlight. It’s a must for first-time visitors, photographers, and anyone who wants that classic “I’m really here” moment.
Golden Gate Park is San Francisco’s backyard — bigger than Central Park, stuffed with gardens, museums, quiet lakes, and even a herd of bison. With a rental car, you can explore the park’s far corners without doing a half-marathon on foot. From the Conservatory of Flowers to the Japanese Tea Garden, there’s something for every kind of traveller. It’s ideal for families, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys a break from the city’s hills.
A trip to Alcatraz Island is part history lesson, part eerie adventure, and absolutely worth the ferry ride. The audio tour is outstanding, the stories gripping, and the views back toward San Francisco are unforgettable. There's parking around the piers, but it can be competitive, so factor in extra time. It’s perfect for history buffs, photographers, and curious travelers who love a good tale.

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Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in San Francisco, CA, like airports, train stations, and hotels.

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If you’re heading up the coast, down to Half Moon Bay, or wine-tasting in Napa, a weekend car rental gives you full freedom to roam. SUVs and sporty models shine on scenic roads. It’s an easy way to make the most of a two-day escape.
For travelers bouncing between meetings in the Financial District, SoMa, and nearby tech hubs, a reliable sedan or EV keeps your schedule on track. It’s a smart way to stay mobile without depending on mixed Bay Area transit options. Smooth commuting equals smooth workdays.
Families visiting Golden Gate Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, or the Exploratorium will appreciate the space of a midsize SUV or a roomy crossover. Extra storage makes snacks, jackets, and strollers an easy fit. A rental car helps everyone stay comfortable and on time.
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Get your vehicle delivered right to you or wherever you’re going in San Francisco, CA, including San Francisco, CA airport. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels. Popular San Francisco, CA pickup locations include:
Picking up a car near San Francisco International Airport is the fastest way to get your Bay Area trip rolling. Skip the airport car rental counter and head straight to your vehicle so you can get on the highway before the traffic hits. It’s a smart choice for travelers with bags, tight schedules, or big plans to explore beyond downtown. With quick access to major routes, you can be in San Francisco, San Bruno, or down the coast in no time.
A pickup location near Union Square puts you right in the heart of shopping, theater, dining, and some of the city’s best people-watching. It’s perfect for travelers staying downtown or planning to spend most of their stay wandering between cafés, galleries, and historic streets. With convenient car access, you can explore the rest of the city without relying on public transportation or waiting for rideshares.
Picking up your rental car near Fisherman’s Wharf sets you up perfectly for coastal drives, Alcatraz tours, and easy access to scenic spots along the waterfront. It’s a great choice for families, food lovers, and anyone planning to visit popular attractions with minimal logistics. From here, you can head across the Golden Gate Bridge or loop through the Marina District without battling downtown traffic.

Airport pickup made easy
Next time you fly, don’t wait in line and fill out forms — pick your car up at hundreds of popular airports.
Convenient pickup & return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.
No lines, no paperwork
Skip the rental car counter at hundreds of popular airports without waiting in line or filling out paperwork. Find and pick up the car with the app and hit the road in no time.
Free cancellation
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.

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San Francisco is beautiful and busy, so it helps to plan your routes ahead—especially when navigating its steep hills. Traffic builds during peak times, especially near downtown and the Bay Bridge, so timing goes a long way. And don’t forget to double-check your rental details to keep your trip smooth from start to finish.
San Francisco follows California speed limits, though the hills can make things feel a bit more dramatic. Traffic is usually manageable outside of rush hour, but expect slowdowns near the Bay Bridge or when the fog decides to make things interesting. Drivers here are confident, direct, and very accustomed to steep inclines. Watch for cyclists, cable cars, and the occasional ambitious pedestrian.
Parking ranges from surprisingly easy in outer neighbourhoods to “you will absolutely circle the block” in Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown. Union Square and downtown have garages that save time if you don’t feel like parallel-parking on a slope. Always read street signs carefully, because street-cleaning rules here are enforced with the intensity of a Michelin-star kitchen.
San Francisco has tolls on several major bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge. Most toll plazas are cashless, so check how payments work before you drive through. A little prep helps you avoid unexpected charges later.
Gas stations can be scarce right in the dense city center, but you’ll find plenty in the Mission District, SoMa, and the Sunset. EV drivers will have no trouble finding chargers around shopping centres, parking garages, and Bay Area suburbs. Whether you're driving a Tesla Model X or a GMC Hummer EV, charging or fueling up is simple.
You can get around without a car, but renting one makes exploring the wider Bay Area far easier. Think wineries, coastal hikes, redwood forests, and short drives to scenic towns. If your plans stretch beyond a few city blocks, a car will save you time and leg power.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes there is - whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of car rental in San Francisco can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in San Francisco, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
From compact hybrids to electric heavyweights, San Francisco rental cars on Turo are built for both city streets and Bay Area adventures. You’ll find options like the Toyota 4Runner and Mazda CX-5, sleek luxury choices like the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Cadillac XT5, and eye-catching picks like the Tesla Cybertruck, BMW M3, or GMC Hummer. Want something with a bit of San Francisco swagger? Try a Tesla Model X and let the skyline be your co-pilot. Whether you’re packing hiking boots, farmers’ market flowers, or a weekend’s worth of optimism, there’s a car on Turo ready to roll with you.
* 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 claims@turo.agency. 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.