San Francisco Bicycle Rentals

20% off with online reservation (NO credit card info required to do this either!) I literally made a reservation in the Über on the way to the bike rental shop, just 5 minutes before they opened. A friendly staff member welcomed us and gladly gave us the discount without even looking up the reservation for two comfort hybrid bikes. They have several different types– I think mountain bikes and the like– but the comfort hybrid is great for the average biker.
The current rate for the comfort hybrid is $ 7/​hr or $ 30/​day but with the discount it’s just $ 24 for an entire day (store hours 9am-7:30pm). We had the bikes for 6 hours so at $ 4/​hr, it is one of my cheapest bike rental experiences ever. They give you a map and offer several drop off locations which is nice ($ 6 extra fee for dropping the bike at another location). Helmets, bike locks, and a zippered carrier pouch is included with the rental.
I personally recommend biking over the GGB, eating lunch in Sausalito and then take the ferry back to the wharf. It’s a fun and active day for tourists and locals alike.

Best time in SF so far… Biking to Sausalito is a must and these guys will get u everything u need…

GREAT rates, BUT did not disclose local bicycle laws, so we almost got a ticket. In the future, should probably disclose them.

Showed up hungover and completely forgot to make on-​line reservations for their special priced rental… The person who helped us was very friendly and awesome! She answered questions and also accommodated the reservation special for us. She pulled out a map and gave us a quick run through and we were on our way.
Bikes were in great condition! I still have bad memories of the last time I rented a bike to stroll around Central Park in NYC! Brakes worked, tires were not low on air and the lock that was given worked with no complications. We declined the helmets that were offered.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is visiting SF and has biking across the Golden Gate Bridge on their list of things to do.

I live in the city and like to enjoy my days off with a great bike ride. Plenty of locations to choose from but after researching this time I came across this store. Reserved my bike online for the discount went right in and ran into Ethan!!! He was great, explained everything and was a delight to speak to. During my reservation another couple came in and he said he’d be right with them. Didn’t rush his time with me at all! I explained to Ethan this is my first time riding by myself I might get lost. He showed me the map and where to go. We went to get the bike and he made sure it was comfortable for me and that it fit me. He gave me the lock and helmet showed me how they worked, gave me a map and reassured me if i got lost or something went wrong I can call them! I had a great ride, day in my city and I will be back again! Thank you Ethan!

THE BEST BIKE RENTAL IN SF!!!
I came with my family who’s visiting in the city for the first time. The guys helping us were the nicest and we all had a connection with them. The price was the most reasonable from all the places we checked –4. 7 $ an hour with a minimum of 2 hours and NO deposit!
I highly recommend this bike rental ! Don’t attempt and rent bike from a center place.

It deserves 5-​star rating. The rental procedure is very fast and smooth. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unbeatable price and great value! The map is extremely useful. It provide several cycling routes. The rental store is conveniently located just 5 mins walk from Pier 39.
Also check out the way how they photocopy your credit card, it’s so cool~

Friendly staff, easy rental process and they aren’t so stingy to the minute for rentals!
On a recent trip to SF I wanted to bike along the water to the SF Bridge, we had a great time using this company — the bikes were simple enough and come with locks, helmet, and a little pouch. We came back 2 hrs and 10 min, but they were kind enough to let us just pay for 2 hrs, not stingy about the 10 minutes. :)
Would go back, if I visit SF again!

This place was great. Was able to get discount online and crossed the Golden Gate bridge on a great bike. We lucked out because it was 12:30pm on a Saturday and still had a few bikes left. Be sure to get one with a bag on the back. Great tips given by the staff abut Ferry ride back (also note that there are cabs that come with bike racks if you don’t want to wait for Ferry). Overall, excellent experience from my confirmation with Helen to our purchase with (I forgot his name but he was super sweet and funny). WE will be back :-)

Wish I could give negative remarks!
First of all the bicylces provided to us were not good (seem to be old, not as shown online)
I had trouble when the chain went off the bicycle couple of times (which consumed most of time) I was lucky that my friends knew how to fix it.
Besides that, we were three people and they did not provide three locks each. So we had little trouble in putting 2 bicycles togther in parking.
I am not going there from next time.

Bike ride across the bridge was great.
We reserved online to get 20% off on comfort hybrid bikes (which ended up being $ 24 for the day). Seats were quite comfortable but felt the wheels were a bit small… would get a performance hybrid next time for an easier ride.
The staff in the morning were helpful and outlined the route to take. We had to remind them to give us the locks. They gave us 2 locks for 3 bikes, which was inconvenient when locking up bikes when going for lunch. They say they only give out 1 lock for every 2 bikes Tip –ask for an extension cable… would make locking up the bikes much easier.

This bike rental shop has the best deal in the Pier 39/Fisherman’s Wharf area. I reserved two bikes online on a Saturday night to be used the next day, and received a confirmation email in the morning around 7am. They had zero problems getting our bikes despite being very busy; getting the bikes and returning them were a breeze.
The bikes were in a good condition (good brakes!) and had no issues during the 10+ mile ride across the Golden Gate Bridge and into Sausalito. Definitely recommended.

Excellent service and super friendly staff here. I reserved a bike online the night before I went and they had a bike ready for me when I arrived the next day. The men working there were great in helping me plan out my route– I had hoped to go across the bridge to Sausalito but they were helpful in advising the best time and speed to go at to catch a ferry. I ended up just biking across the bridge and back so I could enjoy the ride more and not have to worry about making it in time for last ferry. Glad they made my trip less stressful! And very competitive pricing– definitely less than some of the other companies on this street.
One star off because they didn’t have a bike with a storage pouch available when I arrive– they said they had run out of those already. Considering I had reserved mine in advance, I wasn’t expecting this, and most of the other bike rental companies in this area seem to have an entire fleet of bikes with pouches. I had a backpack with me so it didn’t matter, but I would recommend bringing an alternate method of storage just in case if you’re renting from here.

After a quick Unilocal search we decided to book our bikes with this place due to the near perfect reviews and online discount of 10−20% off bikes. Also I was pleased that they used Specialized bikes, which is the same brand I use for my hybrid and carbon bikes. I guess I’m a Specialized snob.
We made reservations the night before our scheduled ride and arrived half an hour after our said time. Good thing we were the second group of customers since we were able to secure 3 performance hybrids. At first the guy wanted to give us the comfort ones but based on my experience with hills I know that the performance bikes are able to tackle hills better. With the higher end bikes you only get a 10% discount as opposed of 20 when reserving online, so we only got 10%. The total was $ 31 for a whole day of biking per person.
Getting our bikes was quick and painless. You have to put down a credit card and they charge you at the end of the day. The guy was really helpful in suggesting what routes to take and what to see. In the end we decided to bike across the bridge to Sausalito. The lady was also helpful in telling us what times we should be boarding the ferry since it can get super packed. She was also very clear about the directions to get to Sausalito.
The bikes were good but mine had trouble shifting and the chains kept rubbing against the gear. Also my sister had a bike that was a bit small for her size. She should’ve been a small instead of xs. She and I are the same size yet I got a small and she got an xs. I rode hers for a bit and it wasn’t as comfy as mine. Those are my only complaints. Other than that, I would recommend renting bikes from this place and if you’re biking the whole day, make sure to get there early to secure bikes. Also make an online reservation for a discount.

I was very pleased with my experience renting from San Francisco Bicycle Rentals.
This place offers great bike rental options with comfortable seats and a zip-​up basket to place your belongings within. Note that you can take advantage of their online promotion, which gets you a 20% discount on your rental. After the discount, it was an inexpensive $ 7/​hour on their hybrid bikes.
Additionally, the customer service here is impeccable. My bike broke down shortly after I left the shop. I called San Francisco Bicycle Rentals and they brought me another bike shortly afterwards and even offered not to charge me for my bike rental.

We rented bikes here to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, and we rented the bikes for the whole day instead of hour by hour so we didn’t have to worry about getting back by a certain time. We reserved online to get the discounted price. The staff were prompt and helpful, and we were in and out quickly for both the pick up and drop off.
My only regret was choosing the «comfort hybrid» instead of the «performance hybrid» bike. As someone who regularly commutes using a road bike, I felt odd riding the comfort hybrid because it’s designed for the rider to sit upright, which is fine when the road is flat, but unhelpful when you need to climb a hill because your body isn’t positioned properly to get the most powerful stroke out of your legs. It was my first and last time using that kind of bike. If you don’t bike regularly, the comfort hybrid is a fine choice, but if you do bike regularly, it’s worth the extra money to get the performance hybrid.

We decided to rent a few bikes from this place instead of Blazing Saddles because they had a sweet online deal that gave us a percentage off just for reserving online ahead of time.
Upon arrival, the guy got us started immediately. After signing the waiver and handing over a credit card (to be charged later), he set us up with some bikes and a run through of suggested routes. They also provide bike locks (one for every two bikes).
Since we missed the ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf, we were stuck with the next one that went to the Ferry Building. Luckily, they have a new pop up location outside the Ferry Building. However, unluckily for us, they have a $ 5 per bike fee when you return to a different location, thus nullifying our online discount. Oh well. It was worth the saved time and convenience.

This is the second time I’ve rented from here and the customer service is awesome! First time I came was last year and the girl helping me and my boyfriend was the sweetest ever! Today, Ethan and Michael went above and beyond. When I got to Sausaito and my friend and I were waiting for the Ferry, there happened to be mechanica issues going on and there was going to be a delay. It was the LAST ferry ride back to the Port of SF. We ended up calling them at the bike rental place notifying them of the issue.
Then, Michael and Ethan told us they’ll stay open until we get there. Thought that was awesome! I always go back to the places that has shown me great customer service!
I really recommend this bike rental place! The prices aren’t bad either. =)
Thank you Michael and Ethan for making our experience pleasant.

What a wonderful place! Super friendly staff, very personable and looking out for their customers. I rented a bike from here and made a reservation only, because it’s cheaper if you want a bike all day. When I went to pick up my bike, I let the man working know I had a reservation and would be back in a few hours with the bike. He was kind enough to let me know that the hourly rate would work out to be about $ 20 cheaper than the online all-​day rate. And who doesn’t want a spare $ 20 in their pocket!
Great bike, friendly staff, and an all-​around great company made my bike ride across the bridge a great experience.

I didn’t think the 5-​star ratings were true but it is! I did the 8 – 9 mile ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito. Highly recommend this route!
This place has a great assortment of bikes at a really great price. As other reviewers have mentioned:
–reserve your bike online for 20% off
–bring water. You can request a little bag that attaches to the bike that can store your purse/​personal items
–take the ferry back if biking to Sausalito, unless you’re some super athlete bc those hills are no joke coming back
–Try to go off-​peak days/​hours bc biking on the Golden State Bridge you’ll have to maneuver around pedestrians and other cyclists
–Be prepared to ride alongside cars bc there are parts of the path where there isn’t a bike lane.
–If the hills are too much for you don’t be afraid to get off and walk your bike… I did :-)
–Take your time. Stop at the Palace of Fine Arts, take pics on the bridge and take-​in the scenery.
–Sausalito is a cute little town with lots of historic charm. But save your appetite for restaurants at the Ferry Building on your return back (take the Golden Gate Ferry).
On the ferry ride back I noticed I had a flat tire, thankfully they have a location right outside the Ferry Building, so I was able to switch out my bike for a similar one (no charge of course), and ride it back to the Wharf location!
A must do in SF!

Mit dem Fahrrad durch SF — wirklich empfehlenswert (die Brücke nicht vergessen!)! Die Fahrräder sind in einem guten Zustand und die Vorabreservierung klappte problemlos.

Der Laden liegt ein wenig versteckter als die Konkurrenz, die in unmittelbarer Nähe sogar «Anreißer» auf die Straße schickt. Das Personal, mit dem wir zu tun hatten, war ausnehmend freundlich, charmant und hat alles gut erklärt. Der Service ist unkompliziert, als Kaution wurde nur ein Papierdurchschlag der Kreditkarte angefertigt, den ich bei der Rückgabe wieder bekam. Die Fahrräder waren sehr gut in Schuss, liefen leicht und hatten sehr bequeme Sättel. Ein Tausch gegen eines mit Federung war auch kein Problem. Mit der Internetrate (20% off) ist dies der günstigste Verleih, den ich finden konnte, und der Laden hielt alles, was er versprach. Zudem ist die Fahrt mit dem Fahrrad über die Golden Gate nach Sausalito ein absolutes Highlight.