Upshift makes car sharing incredibly simple and stress-free. The app is intuitive, the cars are clean and reliable, and delivery is always punctual. It's perfect for those who need a car occasionally without the hassle of ownership. Great service, fair pricing, and very professional team. read more

BEWARE. I feel sick to my stomach. I've had the most horrible experience with this company. As a gift for my sister I rented her a car using Upshift, at her request. It cost about $1,000 for 10 days. Unfortunately, instead of a $1,000 gift to my sister, I just discovered that I was charged about $7,000 in aggregate charges since then, across about $1,000 monthly charges. This is $6,000 more than what I expected. I called the owner of the company in disbelief and to request reimbursement for the $6,000 in monthly fees he's been charging me for services we have not used. He was not sympathetic and said that we were signed up for a subscription service. I'm probably his most valuable customer spending $1,000 per month and not using any services - and he had ZERO empathy. RUN AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY read more

The best car sharing service in San Francisco! After using getaround and zipcar and then switching to upshift I couldn't believe the car sharing service could be so great! The cars are new, clean, awesome with a full tank of gas. On top of it they got delivered to your door which is amazing (no more painful quests to find hidden getaround cars). Upshift team is super friendly and responsive and always strive to help their customers with the requests. There are several full EV options including Tesla and Hyundai Ioniq in their fleet. I highly recommend everyone who uses carsharing to switch to upshift! read more

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Upshift has been great for my wife and me. We have found many things you can explore easily from the Bay Area if you have a car. The 4-day-a-month plan has really both enabled and encouraged us to get out and explore more. I was a bit hesitant about using this vs. Turo or similar at first. After using Upshift for a year+ I don't think I could go back to Turo. Having the car delivered, easy to work with support and a consistently reliable car is worth so much in preventing headaches. I'm looking forward to them expanding to more cities. read more

Definitely the beat car sharing service. The car I rented was practically new. And it was very easy to pick up and return, as the car is located in a garage. Plus the customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend Upshift. read more

All the convenience of owning a car for just a fraction of the price! I've used upshift for about a year now and I've had such a great experience. I often use their cars on weekends and they go out of their way to drop off the car the night before so I can get started with my day bright and early. I've also requested a car on last minute notice and Upshift was able to come through in less than 30m. I'm saving a ton of money by not owning a car, paying for parking, and having to worry about maintenance but still have the convenience of getting a car whenever I need it even on short notice. read more

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I've now used Upshift for a few months and their service is incredible. Every delivery has been on time, the car is always clean, and I love that they provide you with the phone cords so that charging is always possible. I've used it for school, longer trips to Napa, hiking, and even grocery runs. My favorite part of Upshift is the convenience factor. Gas and tolls are taken care of, drop-off is back at your house, and it's easy to plan for even days in advance. The consistency, the service, and the quality of the cars have made me a very happy Upshift user thus far. If you're in the Bay Area and need a short-term solution that's more convenient than paying outrageous monthly parking rates, check it out. Highly recommend! read more

This is a fractional please program. The team that provides the drop off pick up and general communication services agree efficient and pleasant. They have just updated the app and I could not be happier. I would recommend without hesitation. read more

We stopped using Zipcar and Getaround rentals, because we couldn't stand the dirty and filthy cars most of the time.  Then we found Upshift and just fell in love!  Upshift cars are either Prius or Rav4 Hybrids, so this company definitely has environmental friendliness in mind.  It's great to get a car that's the same model, so we don't have to learn new controls every time.  It's super easy to book (text or online) and they confirm almost immediately.  Sometimes we bump into Ezra delivering our car, and he's a super down-to-earth guy. read more

I've used Upshift for more than 6 years and couldn't recommend them more. The cars are always clean and in great condition. They're delivered within a short walk of my door, and feel like a personal car until I drop it off. I've had many of great weekends in their RAV4's going up to Tahoe, along the coast, or even up to Oregon and Washington. I've used pretty much every car rental options in SF, this has been by far my favorite experience. read more

Upshift is a complete game changer for living in the city. I do a lot of weekend trips, and occasional visits to South bay/Oakland, and having a car available just at those times, when I need it, is incredible. The cars are always in perfect condition (huge relief after years of Getaround), and extremely reliable. Plus the team is really responsive when life happens and I need to make changes. Would recommend this to everyone and hope they're able to expand to more cities soon!! read more

Used the service for 2 years! So convenient and cost-effective! The cars are really high quality too and I'm glad they're hybrids!

Upshift has provides amazing service - from its fleet of cars to the people I communicate with. Such a phenomenal experience of not being caught up in a lease, being environmentally conscious and removing the headaches of car ownership. Highly recommend their service. They have organised things for me last minute, dropped off the night before so I do not have the added stress on the day of. Have tried other services which have all failed miserably in comparison. read more

Really enjoy using UpShift for the last year and a half.. It's a consistent service every time. The pricing is great compared to a car rental service and they drop the car off to you and pick it up. They've been doing a great job of making their service simpler and easier to use with the key fobs and new mobile app. Highly recommend for anyone living in the city and does not want to own a car. read more

I've been using Upshift for 7 months now and still impressed by the quality of renting service they provide. As far as I live in San Francisco, I decided to not have a personal car because I don't use it on weekdays and I hate looking for parking in my area. Actually, Upshift fulfills all my needs. I make a request in advance (1-2 days) and get a car at any time I need. I really appreciate self-pick-up service at my location - I just leave my building, send a text message when I'm near the car and it gets unlocked and ready to drive me wherever I choose. There wasn't a situation when a car was unavailable - even during the first 3 months of membership when a car was not guaranteed on the holidays, I got it. Upshift is about Toyota Prius. I don't need to get used to a new type of car since I get the same one all the time. Moreover, the park of cars is constantly improving. Recently, I've got Prius of the 2019 year and was the lucky one driving it the first time. A couple more things I'm really happy about. The support service is great. Response time is about 5 minutes in working hours. They addressed all questions instantly via text message or chat on the website. The cleanliness and equipment of cars are perfect. I haven't noticed any defects. On the contrary, I had a phone holder and cables, wipes and a full tank of gas in all the cars I drove. It's not even necessary to refuel a car when returning it! You will be charged for the gas later based on market price with no additional fee. Isn't it great? However, there is still some field for improvement. Concierge hours when a car can be picked up by them are from 8 am to 8 pm. I wish Upshift extended the working hours and I would be able to drop a car off on the streets with the constraints starting from 7 am. Also, I'm eager to see Upshift in Los Angeles. It would help me to take the one-way trip on Prius and therefore I wouldn't use other renting companies at all. It would be spectacular! I'm absolutely happy being a member of Upshift. It eliminates the need for having a personal car in such a pricy city as San Francisco. I'm 100% confident in the quality of service and the cars based on my experience. Thank you very much for such a great opportunity! read more

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The team is very responsive to my questions and concerns. They have different ev to choose from basic to premium.

We've been Upshift customers for nearly 3 years and can't recommend them enough. It's a car service that's has THE BEST customer service, convenience and is so much more affordable than buying/ renting a car. When we first started with them, we thought it sounded too good to be true, but after all these years, I can attest Upshift is the real deal. The team here is doing awesome work. Some examples on convenience / customer service / affordability ... - you text them /online book a car and a new, clean Prius / RAV4 is dropped off to your front door -  talk about white glove service! And returns are just as easy. - when we got a flat tire (darn Bay Area roads!), they met us in 20 mins with a brand new car so we could go about our day (and they took care of staying behind fix the car). This would have been such a different story if we were using another service...our whole day would have been ruined! - the cars come kitted out with everything you'll need to hit the road - from Fast track to USB cables for your jams to even snow chains....they've thought of it all! - you don't have to worry about all the baggage that comes with expensive car ownership like paying for parking permits, break-ins, etc. - And best of all, the customer service is easy, friendly and super personal! We love Upshift! read more

Great service. Was a member for about half a year and am only leaving because I'm moving. Was almost always able to get a car when I wanted and when they were out, Ezra and Ayako did everything they could to find an alternative solution. The service is really convenient in the city and the self-checkout feature allows you to drop the car off whenever and wherever you want on the street. Upshift is always available to give you advice on parking and other issues as well! The cars are all in great condition and have always been clean. The "as-is" toll and gas service is also a fantastic feature in the Bay Area and tolls can be a pain if you leave and come back onto the Peninsula. I don't think I ever had to go to a gas station and one tank easily gets you to wine country and back at least. read more

I had a good experience as a member of Upshift. It is very convenient that they both drop off and pick up the cars, and I found them to be reliable and trustworthy. It was a much better option for us than owning a car. read more

Convenient, consistent, cost-effective. The real deal every day. You can expect excellent communication across all platforms (text, phone, and email) with fully transparent pricing and extremely accurate timing. By offering only two makes of car, you don't have to re-learn the feel or bells and whistles (and their cars are fully equipped, even with ApplePlay!) every time. It's fantastic and the cars are always sparkling clean. I use Upshift on weekends to get out of the city. It is great not to have to think about (or pay for) a car on the 5 or 6 days of the week that I can't use one, but still feel like I have access to wheels at the send of a text. Highly recommended!!! read more

This is cool. It's competitively priced with Zipcar and the cheapest (10 year old prius) Getaround cars. Upshift will deliver you the new Prius anywhere in the delivery zone. I know that Audi does this as well - but their cars are quite expensive. Then, when you're done, you can just leave it anywhere in the same zone! In between, unlimited miles are allowed. They've made it super seamless and easy to do car rental. I usually use Getaround, but there's so many times when I need to pick up a car near my house and end it near work, so Getaround doesn't work. It's much more convenient to be able to drop off the Upshift car. We took Upshift up to Napa to go wine tasting. I loved not even having to *think* about filling up gas, much less bother finding a gas station! read more

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Stellar service - makes it very easy to use a car in SF. cars are delivered promptly and they are very clean. Would highly recommend.

When first moving to SF from Tennessee, getting outside the city was quit the ordeal. Having to rent a car was a hassle and took a bit of planning days ahead. Upshift has changed that! The car drop-off and pick-up service is AMAZING! The quality of cars are AMAZING! And the price is AMAZING! As you can tell, I am quit thrilled to have found them. Since becoming a monthly subscriber, I feel like I have my car back again. Its like I own a car without the worries or cost of keeping it around all the time. Whenever I'm ready for my next adventure outside of SF, its super easy to just text Upshift when you want the car. The staff is super friendly and quick at responding. read more

Upshift has made commuting from the city to silicon valley more convenient for my team. Instead of Ubering to the Caltrain, waiting for the train, then Ubering again to our final destination, we are able to drive at our own convenience. No need to figure out train schedules again! My team uses this to carpool to meetings at our various locations. Upshift couldn't be easier. You text them to schedule, and they do the rest. Having the car for a full 24 hours instead of hourly makes it easy for us to be flexible as well. The car comes to your door and gets picked up at your door, no need to fill up gas. Couldn't be more convenient! Thanks for making my commute easier, Upshift! read more

Super dope service. Convenience of having the car dropped off and picked up from wherever you are is unheard of for the price. Definitely will use again next time I need to leave the Bay Area. read more

7PM on a Friday night of Labor Day weekend, my girlfriend and I weigh on taking a last minute trip to the Los Angeles coast. The deciding factor - can we get a rental? After filtering through the usual overpriced, overcomplicated rental places and dreading the idea of having to leave the city to pick a car up, I stumbled on Upshift. The process was extremely simple; enter your phone number and exchange a few texts confirming trip logistics. Although their service hours are 8AM - 8PM, they still allowed me to confirm a rental for the next morning. AWESOME! Ezra, the Upshift concierge dropped the car off at 8AM as arranged, explained everything about the vehicle, did a walk around of vehicle damage and let me be on my way. The car was delivered clean and all fueled up. Driving it was a pleasure. Post trip pickup was a breeze, again Ezra picked the car up at my house at the arranged time and we wrapped up the transaction within 5 minutes. You don't even have to refuel the vehicle if you don't want to, they will do it at market rates and bill you afterwards. Upshift is the definition of what customer service needs to be in the car rental business and I will definitely be using them again for my car rental needs! read more

I've had such a great experience with this company! They are quick to respond to texts, very timely with pickup and drop off, and the car is always in great condition. This is my go-to when I have to drive down to South Bay for work! read more

Great Service. I rented a car via text message. They came and delivered my car. I was done an hour early, so I just texted them and said I was ready for them to come pick up the car and they came right away. Nice people, nice service, would recommend. I'll definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Found myself in San Francisco with an unplanned meeting in Palo Alto and had to quickly get from my event to a meeting without a car. Found Upshift out of the blue, and couldn't have been happier with the service. I needed to travel from one event, to Palo Alto, and drop the car in a different location, and Upshift delivered the car on time and was there to pick it up, all for less than what it would have cost me to park at my hotel. Ended up using the service for another meeting later in the week, and it was just as flawless. By far the best on demand rental service I've ever used (and I've used most of them). They are currently in SF only, but I'm hoping expansion comes soon and rapid. read more

If you need a car for a few days Upshift is one of the best options in town considering mileage allowance, price and service level. I just moved back to SF and was looking for a car to move my stuff. Their hybrid is clean, new, and with the cable and phone mount, which is quite convenient. Not to mention the hassle free damage replacement service. Someone broke into the car and left a broken window :(( Ezra is so nice that he swapped the car for me and took it to the shop. The process was smooth and saved me a day to look for body shops around. I will definitely use Upshift again. read more

We have used upshift at least 3 times now for mostly 1-2 night trips out of SF. The best part of this service: 1) reliability: the car arrives on time, not once did we face an issue, and the car are always well maintained. 2) human touch: the messaging service helps a lot. expect prompt and courteous responses all the time. i dread calling those rental car companies and dealing with their staff. ezra has been exemplary and we had great experiences each time during the handover 3) priuses: while it would have been nice to have other models to rent, but these priuses are reliable and fuel efficient! For all these reasons (and more)... we will continue to rent with upshift! read more

After 17 years of renting cars on a regular basis (4 to 6 times year), I have finally found a rental agency I can rave about. Every car in their fleet is a Prius - fantastic gas mileage and environmentally friendlier (relatively). They drop off, putting a bike in the back seat to get back home after they drop off. And when you return, they come back on their bikes to pick it up. They refill the gas tanks themselves, charging your card the pump price (and not as much of a fillup because of the aforementioned gas mileage). They use Fastrack, so no need to prepay Golden Gate Bridge fares. Just mention which tolls you took and they'll bill that at the same time they bill the gas. I will absolutely contact them again next time I need to rent a car. read more

Great rental company. Clean cars, excellent service and really easy process. Definitely will rent again.

I love Upshift. Great cars - all Priuses. Being able to text my request (without having to download another app), getting prompt responses and then 'presto' the car appears at my door - it is genius, easy and delightful! Thank you for doing this. read more

Upshift ROCKS!!! I needed a rental car on short notice to drive from SF to a business meeting in Monterey. I really didn't want to deal with the hassle of picking up Ana dropping off a car at SFO and I struggled to find a good alternative. Then, I found Upshift. Ezra dropped the car off right on time and my colleagues and I we were on the road in less than 5 minutes. The Prius was in great condition and was spotlessly clean. Today, Ezra showed up on time to pick up the car. Flawless experience. I hope these guys are around forever. A++++++++ read more

This is an amazing service. We got off the Alcatraz ferry on Saturday to find our car waiting for us 15 ft. away on Embarcadero St. We visited a friend in Oakland that night, then tripped to the Redwood Forest and Napa the next day before dropping the car off in a convenient parking lot. It was so easy and simple. The communication from Upshift was prompt and helpful every time, and the overall customer experience was just delightful. If you're looking for a short term rental I wouldn't go anywhere else, certainly not to a rental car agency. read more

I have found Upshift the perfect match for my car-sharing needs, which are typically regional business trips that last several hours. The convenience of getting the car delivered to me at work, and then having it picked up after my return at home, has been stellar. The cars are very clean and come with little niceties such as a smartphone holder, charging cables, etc. It's a great service. read more

Hands down the best rental service in SF. I needed a car for a day and decided to give a try to Upshift. I was a regular Zipcar user and I completely switched to Upshift every time I need a car for a day or two. Even if Upshift doesn't include the gas, their cars are so gas efficient and their prices so cheap that its still a much better deal. Also, they dont have mile limit so its perfect for a road trip. They brought the car to my place in time and picked it up when I told them to. Their customer service is the best. You just text them to reserve a car and they reply in no time. I highly recommend this service. read more

My husband and I are relatively new to SF, so when we first moved out here, we wanted to make the most of living in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, public transportation in SF isn't as abundant and rather limiting. Purchasing and maintaining a car in any major city is costly, so we immediately looked into alternatives. After a quick google search, we came across Upshift. There wasn't a ton of reviews or articles at the time, and we felt this company was too good to be true! Pick and drop off whenever and wherever? Unused days can rollover?! Pricing was also pretty attractive as the cost of a monthly membership broken down is cheaper than a daily car rental. We decided it couldn't hurt to test it out for a month. After the first two bookings, we realized this company is the real deal and we were members for a little over a year. These guys are professionals and customer service is always 100%. They're always quick to communicate and really care about their customers. I recommend them any chance I get! You won't regret it. read more

My boyfriend and I have used Upshift a couple times for day or weekend trips up to Dry Creek or down to Big Sur. It is really nice not to have to lug all our stuff to a specific location to pick the car up (like with zipcar or getaround). When the car arrives, it is always clean and gassed up and they even leave little chocolates for us! Their consistently friendly service, the ease of making reservations, and the reasonable rate make it a no-brainer for us! read more