Coast, Wine Country & Yosemite
RV & Motorhome Rental San Francisco
San Francisco is the gateway to Northern California’s greatest hits — the Pacific Coast Highway south to Big Sur, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada inland, the towering redwoods to the north and Napa and Sonoma wine country on the doorstep.
Prices are shown in US Dollars (USD) — the currency of the country where the RV is hired.
It’s a popular start or finish for a Highway 1 trip paired with Los Angeles. CamperCompare compares the major RV brands from the Bay Area so you can find the right vehicle for coast, mountains or wine-country touring.
RV Brands in San Francisco
Compare 4 leading RV rental brands operating from San Francisco, side by side, for the best price and vehicle for your trip:
Road Trips
Popular RV Routes from San Francisco
San Francisco → Los Angeles (Highway 1)
Big Sur, Monterey and the Central Coast — the definitive California coast drive.
San Francisco → Yosemite
Around 4 hours inland to one of America’s most famous national parks.
San Francisco → Redwoods & Oregon Coast
North through the giant redwoods and on into the Pacific Northwest.
When to Rent in San Francisco
Late spring through early autumn (May–October) is best for combining the coast with Yosemite, which is largely closed by snow in winter. The city itself is cool and foggy in summer — pack layers even in July.
Pick-Up Tips
- Depots are mostly in the East Bay and South Bay rather than downtown — factor in transit to collection.
- Yosemite campgrounds and the Tioga Pass road are seasonal; check opening dates before you plan an inland leg.
- City RV parking is difficult — many travellers collect the vehicle on their way out of town.
