GASLAMP · PETCO PARK · CONVENTION CENTER · WATERFRONT
The best seat in downtown San Diego.
Licensed local drivers and the price agreed before you sit down. Skip the parking, skip the walk, and actually enjoy the ride.
THE VIP DIFFERENCE
Ever got a surprise $60 bill for a two-block ride? Not with us.
Your driver shows you the price before you get in. The number on the card is the number you pay. That's it.
Upfront fares
Written price shown before every ride, per city rules.
Private tours
Every tour is just you and your driver, on your route.
City-permitted
Every cab carries a City of San Diego permit number.
Know your driver
Every cab is numbered. Snap a pic, rate the ride.
Pick your ride
Quick ride
Dinner to the bar, hotel to the game. Wave one down or call ahead for a pickup.
Fare shown before you ride
City tour
Private tours of the Gaslamp, Marina District and waterfront, from a 30-minute date-night loop to the 1.5-hour Downtown Experience.
From $58 for two
Game day & concerts
Petco Park, Rady Shell, Gallagher Square. Skip the post-game traffic jam.
Fare shown before you ride
Events & private hire
Weddings, bachelor parties, conventions, brand activations. One cab or fifty.
Get a quote →Where we'll take you
Most rides are 5 to 15 minutes. Faster than finding parking, way more fun than an Uber.
Gaslamp Quarter
Bars, dinner, nightlife
Petco Park
Padres games and concerts
Convention Center
Comic-Con and every show
Little Italy
Food, farmers market
Embarcadero
Waterfront, Seaport Village
Downtown hotels
Door to door
Riding is easy
Find us or call us
Wave down a cab downtown, or call (619) 228-3632 to book ahead.
See the price
Your driver shows the fare in writing before you climb in.
Enjoy the ride
Sit back and take in the city. Tip your driver if they earned it.
LOCALLY OWNED
I pedaled these streets first.
In 2003 I was a young guy from Turkey with almost no English, pedaling tourists around the Gaslamp. I learned every street, every shortcut, and what makes a ride people remember.
Today VIP runs 130 city-permitted cabs in San Diego. Our drivers are your neighbors. We want you to have the best 10 minutes of your night.
Ali Horuz, Founder
What people say
“San Diego Pedicabs was an excellent choice for transporting our attendees from the Hilton Bayfront to the Midway. I contacted them several months in advance and got a contract in place with a specific arrival and departure time. The drivers were all courteous and friendly and our members had only good comments and positive feedback about their experience on a pedicab, many the first time. I highly recommend this company.”
“Ali was a referral which is great, but I didn’t expect the service or the dedication to his craft. I truly felt as if I hired an extra marketing team. He did a great job for us and everyday he showed something extra that was completely unexpected. I have come to discover that his passion for detail, his caring leadership with his team and his personal knowledge made for an excellent experience.”
“Ali and San Diego Pedicabs are the absolutely authority and industry leaders in pedicab transportation and branding. The operation is well-run, legitimized, streamlined, and working with Ali is always a pleasure. We have executed several projects together for some very big name brands, and each time he and his team has stepped up to the task and exceeded expectations.”
Good questions
- How much does a ride cost?
- It depends on distance and how many people are riding. Your driver shows the exact fare in writing before you get in, so you always know the price first. Private tours start at $58 for two.
- How do I book?
- Wave down a cab downtown, or call (619) 228-3632 to book a pickup or a tour. For a group or an event, email contact@sandiegopedicab.org with your date and party size.
- How many people fit?
- Tour prices are for two. Big group? Book a few cabs and roll together.
- Can you add roses, music or a blanket?
- Yes. Ask when you book and we'll have your song, a blanket and roses ready at pickup.
- When are you out?
- Downtown most evenings, plus Padres games, concerts and conventions. Call ahead to make sure a cab is waiting for you.
- How do I spot a VIP cab?
- Look for the VIP logo and a city permit number on the back.
Your ride's around the corner.
Call and a cab heads your way. Or book ahead for later tonight.