1. Upshift

    0

    ,

    Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Upshift

    4.9 (48 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Upshift Photos

    You might also consider

    Portfolio From The Business

    Sponsored

    Recommended Reviews - Upshift

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Arjun G.

    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.

    Artem R.

    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!

    Our Upshift car in Napa

    See all

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - Upshift

    Review Highlights - Upshift

    “Ezra dropped the car off right on time and my colleagues and I we were on the road in less than 5 minutes.”

    Mentioned in 10 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    City Rent-A-Car - City Rent-A-Car - Union Square car rental at 321 Mason St, San Francisco. Fast, friendly service and affordable daily rates.

    City Rent-A-Car

    (257 reviews)

    Union Square, Tenderloin

    Honestly, one of the best rental car experiences I've had. Especially in a big city. I'll start…read morefrom the beginning.. I booked the car I wanted easily on their website. I went with a Toyota Corolla, which I drive personally. I like to stick with something I'm used to. It was about $250 for four days. I arrived right on schedule and the car was waiting for me. The gentleman behind the counter was super helpful and friendly. He walked me through everything I needed to know, even the details on tolls and stuff. The car was about two blocks from their office, but they explained how to get to it and even had a print out of a map to help get me there. It also had pictures so there was no way I was going to miss it. The car was a 2021 and in great condition and had a full tank of gas. Another positive of getting a Toyota is the gas mileage. I went to Sonora and back (roughly 275 miles) and I only had to refill once before I dropped it off... which was also super easy. I simply dropped it off where I picked it up and handed the valet the key. I would totally rent from here again if I find myself in the heart of San Francisco and in need of a ride for a few days.

    Booked a car through the website for an out of town trip this past weekend. The booking was super…read moresimple and fast and easy, and the pick up went the same way. Customer service was super clear and nice, got all the paperwork done when I arrived, and gave clear directions for pick up and drop off. Cars are located at a garage two blocks up from the office, so adjust accordingly if in a rush or carrying a lot of luggage. Drop off is super easy, just leave the keys with the parking attendant and you're done! My only small issue is that as a small local company, you might be in a bit of a bind if you need service or have an accident after hours and far out of the city.

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    (196 reviews)

    SoMa

    Shockingly, this place is really good…read more Easy in and out, pleasant people, cheaper than Turo

    This Enterprise surprised me in the best way. The lobby is small and clean, nothing fancy, but the…read morewelcome was legit. A real greeting instead of the usual "wait over there and hope" routine most rental counters lean on. Nial at the front desk set the tone right away. He walked us through every coverage, upgrade, and option with total clarity, and the way he explained things actually made the process easier instead of overwhelming. No confusion. No rushed vibe. Just someone who knows the system and communicates it well. Jessica who walked us to the Ford Escape kept the same energy. Friendly, patient, and focused on making sure everything was squared away before we pulled out of the lot. You can tell the team here takes pride in doing things correctly. Pickup and return were both smooth. No weird surprises. They even gave us a moment to gather our things at drop off, which matters when you are juggling luggage and wedding clothes. Getting here note for travelers: The address is 1600 Mission, which is not located at the Sixteenth and Mission BART station. If you are coming from SFO, you will need the train, then the bus. If you skip the bus and try to walk from the station, it becomes a solid stretch. Entirely doable, just something to plan for. Overall, this spot is dialed in. Clear process, sharp staff, and no nonsense. I will keep coming back whenever I need a car in San Francisco.

    Sixt Rent A Car

    Sixt Rent A Car

    (115 reviews)

    Mission

    I was hesitant to rent from this location (through the enterprise app) because of the VERY low…read morerating here on yelp, but decided to go through with it anyway in lieu of not many other options in our price range. We needed to have an SUV to drive from where we live here in San Francisco down to where I grew up in San Diego, and after booking the rental through the enterprise app, we came to collect the "premium compact suv" which we'd chosen because the price difference from a "standard" to a "premium" was almost negligible. I was very surprised by how incredibly clean and spacious the lobby was, and then the real 5-star interaction began.. We were assisted by Blake, who was incredibly helpful in our specific situation.. which was: I had a LARGE framed photo that was a Christmas gift for my father and needed that to fit within the trunk of whatever car we were going to rent.. Blake pulled out a BMW X2 for us, which was just a sportier version of the normal SUV (slightly more expensive car to buy) and we realized after checking the trunk that the frame likely would not fit in the trunk, so without hesitation, Blake offered the larger BMW X1 without any price change, no hassle, just did some vehicular Tetris in the Sixt lot and viola, we had a vehicle with enough room for our large cargo! I can't say why so many other people had difficult experiences here, but MY experience with this establishment was incredibly positive and very easy. Likely due in large part to Blake, who was beyond helpful and incredibly personable as well. This last part doesn't really pertain to this location but I might as well include it for anyone else doing the same thing: we rented one way, and dropped the car off at the airport in San Diego to fly back. The drop off took less than 2 minutes and couldn't have been easier. No paperwork, no fuss, just handed over the key (with a full tank of gas, of course), unloaded our luggage, signed a screen, and we're on our way to departures. I'd absolutely use this location again, and with some luck, maybe I'd have Blake helping us again! Perhaps it was using Expedia as the intermediary to rent the car, or perhaps it was Blake helping us with our rental, but this experience was 10/10. Hands down. And I'd like to think I'm very objective when reviewing. Downside?: parking at this location is street-only, which was not an issue for us, as we are SF natives and are very used to finding street parking but it might be stressful for our-of-towners? That's the only downside I could think of. The cost of rentals is what it is.. I can't comment on whether it was really expensive or not because the price of your rental depends largely on many factors. Time of year, type of car, insurance, etc etc. it was fine for us, but, everyone has different situations and I reserved the rental a month in advance. Overall: fantastic experience.

    Made a rental car reservation through Expedia choosing Sixt for a vacation in Kauai. Then…read morehurricane Lowell came and I had to cancel my rental car due to the fact we could not go because of the devastation and the island was telling us not to come. Expedia told me that Sixt would not refund my entire car rental amount and would be deducting $100 as a cancellation fee. I have never used Sixt before but have used Expedia many times. I will not use either company ever again. Totally unacceptable and do not recommend using Sixt or Expedia!

    Upshift - carshares - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...