We use cookies for essential site functions and, with your permission, for analytics and advertising. California residents can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information at any time. See our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
7 rental shops, real prices, the best boardwalk and coast routes, and California e-bike class rules.
Last updated
How much are e-bike rentals in San Diego? E-bike rentals run about $25-$45 per hour or $60-$110 per day, with shops concentrated in Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Coronado and downtown. The flat Mission Bay loop, Bayshore Bikeway and the boardwalk are the most popular ride routes.
Source: Sandi Spots — Last updated
Beach cruise: Wheel Fun or Boardwalk Electric at Mission Beach ($25/hr). Coronado loop: Pedego Coronado ($29/hr). La Jolla hills: Hike Bike Kayak ($35/hr). Coast Highway 101: Route 101 ($45 half-day). Class 1 pedal-assist only on the boardwalk — 8 mph speed limit.
6 locations
$25/hr · $79/day e-bike
Fleet: Class 2 e-bikes, standard cruisers, tandems, surreys
Best for: Tourist convenience
The tourist default. Locations at Mission Beach Belmont Park, Coronado ferry landing, Seaport Village, Balboa Park. Cheapest hourly rate for basic e-bikes. Book online for 15% off.
La Jolla Shores
$35/hr · $89/day e-bike
Fleet: Class 1 & 3 pedal-assist
Best for: La Jolla coast rides
Higher-quality Trek e-bikes. The La Jolla Coast tour ($95 guided, 2.5 hours) hits every viewpoint most visitors miss. Best for hilly La Jolla terrain — the pedal-assist matters on Torrey Pines.
Coronado
$29/hr · $89/day
Fleet: Pedego e-cruisers
Best for: Coronado bike loop
Only Pedego dealer in the county. The 15-mile Coronado loop (Silver Strand path) is the perfect e-bike route. Includes bike, helmet, lock, U-lock, and a map.
Mission Beach Boardwalk
$20/hr · $65/day e-bike
Fleet: Mixed fleet, basic e-cruisers
Best for: Cheapest option
The name says it. Fleet is older but works fine for a boardwalk cruise. Right on the Mission Beach boardwalk — no need for parking. Cash gets you a discount.
Encinitas
$45 half-day · $75 full-day
Fleet: Class 2 & 3 fat-tire e-bikes
Best for: North County coast
Fat-tire e-bikes for the Coast Highway 101 stretch from Cardiff to Solana Beach. The North County coast is the best cycling in San Diego, and these bikes handle the small climbs.
Little Italy / Downtown
$95 guided 2-hr tour · $75/day rental
Fleet: Class 2 e-bikes
Best for: Guided city + waterfront tours
Guided-tour focused. Their sunset Coronado tour crosses the bridge via ferry, loops the island, ferries back — the best 3-hour San Diego experience by e-bike.
Pacific Beach Boardwalk
$25/hr · $69/day
Fleet: Class 1 pedal-assist beach cruisers
Best for: PB / Mission Beach boardwalk
Right on the PB boardwalk near Crystal Pier. Class 1 pedal-assist (legal on the boardwalk) means you can actually ride the full 3-mile boardwalk without dismounting like Class 2 bikes have to.
The 3-mile flat oceanfront boardwalk. Class 1 e-bikes only (Class 2/3 must dismount). The most photographed ride in San Diego.
Ferry over from downtown, ride the Silver Strand bike path to Imperial Beach and back. Views of the bay one direction, ocean the other. Flat.
The full loop of San Diego Bay — Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, back into downtown. E-bike makes it a 2-hour ride, not 4.
Only worth it on an e-bike — you climb 400 ft up Torrey Pines Road. Reward: the coast view at the top.
10 miles of surf breaks, coffee shops, and cliff views. Rolling hills. This is the ride locals brag about.
Park to Little Italy to Embarcadero. Museums, harbor, Balboa Park gardens. Class 1 bikes required in the park.
$20-$35 per hour, $65-$95 per day. Guided tours run $75-$135. Multi-day discounts start at 2 days.
Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Coronado, La Jolla, Encinitas, and downtown. Wheel Fun has the most locations. Pedego is the go-to on Coronado. Route 101 handles North County.
Only Class 1 (pedal-assist). Class 2 (throttle) and Class 3 (28 mph) must dismount on the boardwalk. Speed limit is 8 mph and enforced.
No license or registration for any class. Class 3 riders must be 16+ and helmets are required.
For first-timers: Mission Beach to Pacific Beach boardwalk (flat, ocean, easy). For a full day: the Coronado 15-mile Silver Strand loop. For a scenic upgrade: Encinitas Coast Highway 101.
Yes — the ferry runs Broadway Pier to Coronado Ferry Landing and bikes are welcome. $8 round-trip. This is how most people build a Coronado ride.
Downtown and Gaslamp: risky, stick to bike lanes. Coastal boardwalks and dedicated bike paths (Silver Strand, Bayshore): very safe. Always wear a helmet.
40-60 miles on pedal-assist, 20-30 miles on full throttle. A full day of casual riding won't drain most rental bikes. If you're on a long tour, ask for a spare battery.
Summer weekends: yes, 3-5 days out. Off-season weekdays: walk-in is fine. Comic-Con week and July 4th: 2+ weeks.
Passengers on a child seat: yes. Solo riders: 16+ for Class 3, no age minimum for Class 1 or 2 but helmet required under 18. Most shops rent to 18+ only for insurance reasons.
The Sandi Spots Newsletter
New beach finds, hidden taco shops, weekend events, and seasonal guides — once a week from a local. No spam, ever.
One email a week. Unsubscribe anytime.
Written and fact-checked by the Sandi Spots Editorial team — San Diego residents publishing under Sleep Coast LLC. Every place we recommend has been visited in person or verified against an official source, and no business can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking. Last updated .