15 San Francisco Bike Rentals, Compared

1.San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 564 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Pick up a hybrid, mountain, tandem, kids’ or electric bike near Fisherman’s Wharf for up to 24 hours. After a bike fitting and safety briefing, use the supplied map to ride past Fort Mason, the Presidio and Fort Point, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge toward Sausalito. Go at your own pace; a guide and ferry fare are not included.

“Great experience start to finish. The staff were friendly and efficient. We rode across the GGB and took the ferry back to SF. It was a great way to see Sausalito and SF.”

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2.Electric Bike Rental w/ Map & Optional Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 425 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $37

Pick up an e-bike, helmet, lock, and bag at Unlimited Biking near Ghirardelli Square. Choose a two-hour, four-hour, or day pass, then ride at your own pace to sights such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito. There’s no guide; an optional one-way ferry returns you from Sausalito to Fisherman’s Wharf.

“Staff was very friendly and helpful. Taught me how to use the e-bike, installed a tumbler-holder for me, even helped me install a camera mount on my helmet for epic footage of my bike ride along the Golden Gate bridge. Highly recommended!”

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3.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Pick up a regular or electric bike at Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours, 501 Bay St, then follow a map toward the waterfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, or Golden Gate Park. Choose a two-hour or full-day rental. A helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance are included; ferry tickets and seasonal Sausalito bike drop-off cost extra.

“Great experience all except for the ferry back. Boat was full and didn’t get on. Had to wait for an extra one that was laid on and that dropped us a further mile away from the expected point”

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4.Golden Gate Bridge E-Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Take a self-guided ride on a high-quality pedal-assist e-bike, with a helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance included. Choose two hours for a shorter outing or a full day to explore at a slower pace. You can ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge and waterfront, then decide how far to go. Riders must be at least 13.

“Thank you for the 5 stars! We're so glad you had an amazing experience!”

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5.Self-Guided Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Pick up an all-day bike rental near Fisherman’s Wharf, get a safety briefing, a fitted bike and route advice, then set your own pace toward the Golden Gate Bridge. Ride on to Sausalito or Tiburon, with ferry tickets available to buy in the shop. Jeremy is named for attentive, helpful service.

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6.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $20

Pick up a regular or electric bike at Fisherman’s Wharf and make your own San Francisco route. Ride city neighborhoods, waterfront paths, or across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Helmets, locks, maps, storage bags, and roadside assistance are included. Choose a two-hour or full-day rental; ferry fare and the electric-bike upgrade cost extra.

“Hiring the bikes was super easy and everything was explained really well at the start. It was a great day cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for lunch and then we took the ferry back in the evening. Brilliant way to spend the day with the freedom to go wherever you like!”

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7.Inside Alcatraz and Two Hour Bike Rental: Same Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · from $79

Start at Pier 33 for a ferry to Alcatraz, where a self-guided audio tour leads you through the former prison and around the island. The package also includes a one-day classic bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf, with a helmet, lock, and riding directions. Your Alcatraz departure time is assigned, not chosen.

“Great day out at Alkatraz and lovely bike ride down to the Golden Gate bridge afterwards. Instructions were easy to follow and biles were in great condition.”

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8.Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Start in Santa Rosa with a pedal-assisted e-bike, helmet, lock, and self-guided route app. Follow the Santa Rosa Creek, Joe Rodota, and West County trails toward Graton and Forestville, with suggested food and winery stops along the way. Staff member Colin has explained the bikes to customers considering a purchase, but this ride is self-guided, not a guided tour.

“We enjoyed cycling through the beautiful trail along the creek and seeing the vineyards up close! A perfect experience! Excited to do it again with more friends!”

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9.Self-Guided Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Pick up an electric bike, helmet, lock, phone holder, and route advice near Fisherman’s Wharf, then ride at your own pace toward the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito. The $38 all-day rental includes a safety orientation and useful carrying gear. Ferry tickets cost extra, so budget separately if you plan to return by boat.

“freundliches Personal beim Bike Verleih in zentraler Lage moderne Ebikes, sehr empfehlenswert :) Gutes Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis”

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10.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals – Very Close To The Bridge!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $45

Pick up a bike, helmet and U-lock near the Golden Gate Bridge, then set your own pace along the bay, across the bridge and into Sausalito. You get local route and safety tips, but no guide. The ride usually takes 3 to 4 hours; a ferry back is optional and costs about $11 per person.

“Easy pick up and drop off. Quality bikes for the average person, not biker geek. Nice folks, great experience.”

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11.24-Hour Bike Rental in San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $9Best value

Set your own pace on a San Francisco bike rental lasting from one hour to a full day. Alcatraz Bikes & Tours supplies a helmet, lock, handlebar bag, rear rack, and route map, with staff on hand to help plan a ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, or Tiburon.

“Super friendly staff. The first staff member I met was happy to stay with me as I waited for my friend, since anybody can come along and try to steal your bike. Michael was really cordial, friendly and polite.”

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12.Independent Hassle-free Bike Rental in Sonoma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $49

Pick up an eight-speed hybrid bike in Sonoma or arrange delivery within Sonoma Valley for an added fee. You get a helmet, water, map, handlebar bag, and lock, plus route advice from local staff. Tell them how far you want to ride and what you hope to see, then spend the day exploring at your own pace.

“Great central location. Very helpful staff. Bikes were in great condition. Perfect way to spend the day.”

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13.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals with Optional Ferry Return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $21

Pick up a bike, helmet, lock and basket or bike bag at 757 Beach Street, then explore San Francisco at your own pace. Choose from comfort hybrids, e-bikes, children’s bikes and tandems. Rentals run from an hour to 24 hours, with an optional ferry return. A map and route advice help you plan.

“Traverser le golden gate en vélo est une expérience sympathique en famille. Dommage que ma réservation n'est pas été respectée en sa totalité car j'avais demandé 3 VTT et 1 vélo électrique que je n'ai pas eu chez le prestataire unlimited bikes. Cela a un peu gâché le parcours. Il faut que vous rajoutiez le choix des vélos électriques sur votre site car malgré mes 3 appels passés auprès de votre service client qui m'a garanti que je pourrai changer ma réservation auprès du prestataire le jour J cela n a pas été le cas. C'est à revoir.”

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14.San Francisco Bike Rental For the Golden Gate Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Pick up a fitted bike at 1772 Lombard Street and set your own pace along the waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito. A helmet, U-lock, map, and route tips are included. Allow about three to four hours for the bridge ride and Sausalito, or use the rental to explore San Francisco neighborhoods.

“What an awesome experience, electric biking around San Francisco and the beautiful Marina, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and so much more. Lily, Barry and Jason were courteous, knowledgeable and super helpful during our family trip. The bikes were awesome, and much needed navigating the hills of SF. Their location was perfect and was super close to the Marina waterfront; perfect start for our ride. I’m glad there are many parking garages around the location too as we drove in. Definitely going to do this again”

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15.Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 54 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $37

Pick up an electric bike, helmet, lock, basket, and map at 757 Beach St. Ride at your own pace through San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, then add a one-way ferry ticket back to Fisherman’s Wharf if you prefer not to cycle back. This is a self-guided, full-day rental, not a guided tour.

“With the electric bike over the bridge and still on to the 2 ferry. Nice trip, nice bikes, and nice staff.Auto-translated”

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