Where can we rent a Model 3 (or any Tesla) in LA?

[cstromme]

Travelling to LA on Monday for a business trip, and as we’re going to SF on Wednesday, and need a car up there, I figured it would be nice to drive up along the coast (my co-worker has never driven that route).

As we both have Teslas (Model X), we really don’t want to drive an ICE, so I’m trying to figure out if any place has Teslas (Model 3 since it will probably be the cheapest) to rent in LA that allows you to return them at the airport in San Francisco.

Anybody that knows anywhere that has Teslas and that allows you to do this?

 

[YusufT]

There’s an app called Turo where it’s like an Airbnb for cars. Rent what ever model/car from private owners for which ever days you want and set a meet up location. Pretty simple and easiest way to go about it.

 

[RayK]

edit: Ah, maybe not Turo for you. I doubt that a private owner would allow you to drive their car up to SF from LA (i.e., a one-way trip).

Check with the major car rental companies and inquire if they have a Tesla to rent.

 

[holmgang]

Travelling to LA on Monday for a business trip, and as we’re going to SF on Wednesday, and need a car up there, I figured it would be nice to drive up along the coast (my co-worker has never driven that route).

As we both have Teslas (Model X), we really don’t want to drive an ICE, so I’m trying to figure out if any place has Teslas (Model 3 since it will probably be the cheapest) to rent in LA that allows you to return them at the airport in San Francisco.

Anybody that knows anywhere that has Teslas and that allows you to do this?

you're supposed to do that trip in a mustang gt convertible

 

[SageBrush]

Not always, but in general one-way rentals tend to be expensive.

 

[drdumont]

There’s an app called Turo where it’s like an Airbnb for cars. Rent what ever model/car from private owners for which ever days you want and set a meet up location. Pretty simple and easiest way to go about it.

Used TURO for the first time in January. Painless, convenient, an excellent resource. I wanted to experience a Tesla to see if I wanted to buy one. I did. Two hours after I got home.

 

[focher]

you're supposed to do that trip in a mustang gt convertible

I thought that too. Years ago, I rented one to make the drive. After 10 miles I turned around and returned it. What a piece of crap that car was.

We just did SF to Pismo in our X. That was a joy.

 

[Knightshade]

edit: Ah, maybe not Turo for you. I doubt that a private owner would allow you to drive their car up to SF from LA (i.e., a one-way trip).

Check with the major car rental companies and inquire if they have a Tesla to rent.

FWIW when I looked into this (granted it was a little over a year ago) nobody but Turo rented Teslas and nobody there did 1-way rentals.

 

[YusufT]

edit: Ah, maybe not Turo for you. I doubt that a private owner would allow you to drive their car up to SF from LA (i.e., a one-way trip).

Check with the major car rental companies and inquire if they have a Tesla to rent.

Just reread his post and you’re correct I missed that part. No way in hell a private owner will allow you to pick the car up from LA (means he lives there) and drop it off at San fran airport.

Only option would be to see if a rental company has a location in both areas and if they’re okay with a one way trip. However, I know most franchised rental places are owned by different people so they still may not allow it even if there was a location in both LA and SF

 

[Msjulie]

Have you checked Enterprise? They were renting them up here but maybe it was only as service loaners.

 

[ofcorona]

Tesloop.com
Unfortunate they do not have SF location. Sorry for not helping.

 

[AdamVIP]

Tesla rents Teslas from Enterprise to use as loaners in LA. Check there.

 

[Knightshade]

Tesloop.com
Unfortunate they do not have SF location. Sorry for not helping.

Tesloop One Way Rental service on hold.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in our One Way Rental service. We've decided to temporarily pause service as of 1/15/2020 in order to upgrade our software and make adjustments to our operations. We are also waiting on brand new Tesla vehicles to join our fleet

 

[calidreamz808]

Travelling to LA on Monday for a business trip, and as we’re going to SF on Wednesday, and need a car up there, I figured it would be nice to drive up along the coast (my co-worker has never driven that route).

As we both have Teslas (Model X), we really don’t want to drive an ICE, so I’m trying to figure out if any place has Teslas (Model 3 since it will probably be the cheapest) to rent in LA that allows you to return them at the airport in San Francisco.

Anybody that knows anywhere that has Teslas and that allows you to do this?

Enterprise allows rental of Tesla under their exotic line.

 

[rickdogg82]

Try the California forum. There was a discussion about this (although opposite direction) but there are some on Turo willing to accommodate one-way requests.
Tesla rent in San Francisco and return to LAX

 

[RayK]

That could necessitate a very expensive pick-up/return fee. Cheapest would be to find somebody needing the return trip (Turo). Most expensive would be to charge the renter airfare for the owner to fly up to SFO and then to cover his/her Supercharging costs (and maybe time) for the owner to drive the car back to LA.

 

[cstromme]

So far I’ve looked at:
- Budget
- Avis
- Sixt
- Enterprise
- Hertz

None of which seem to have Teslas, or at least not in the LA area. And Turo is probably difficult due to it being individuals renting out their cars.

 

[AdamVIP]

If you've tried all those places already its probably going to be more trouble than its worth. Just rent a convertible instead and enjoy the sunshine.

 

[drdumont]

So far I’ve looked at:
- Budget
- Avis
- Sixt
- Enterprise
- Hertz

None of which seem to have Teslas, or at least not in the LA area. And Turo is probably difficult due to it being individuals renting out their cars.

TURO was easy for me. A rez request, couple of emails, I was met at the car, given a quick cockpit tour, the owner introduced my phone to the car, and I was off. Recharged the car when I got home, took it to the spot, and went home and ordered a Model 3.