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Quick pedicab rides in downtown San Diego SKIP THE PARKING. KEEP THE PLANS.

A pedicab ride in San Diego is a private, open-air trip across downtown with a local driver. Most rides take 5–15 minutes, and your driver shows the fare in writing before you climb in. Wave one down or book online: hotel to dinner, dinner to Petco Park, or anywhere the night takes you.

Three smiling riders on a Totino’s branded pedicab by the Convention CenterMOST RIDES · 5–15 MINUTES

Why take a pedicab downtown THE RIDE IS SHORT.
THE DIFFERENCE ISN’T.

A pedicab is not trying to be a car. It is a more direct, more enjoyable way to move through downtown’s busiest few blocks.

Price first, always

Your driver shows you the fare before the ride. You say yes to the number, then you sit down.

Door-to-door downtown

Hotels, restaurants, venues, and attractions—without circling for a space or walking the last six blocks.

Built for the in-between

Most trips take 5–15 minutes. Long enough to enjoy the breeze, short enough to keep your plans moving.

What a pedicab ride includes YOUR CAB. YOUR CREW. YOUR NEXT STOP.

  • A private cab for your party
  • A local driver who knows downtown
  • A written fare before departure
  • A city-permitted, numbered pedicab
Book on Power Chariots
A pedicab parked beneath the Gaslamp Quarter arch

Pedicab rides to the Gaslamp, Petco Park & hotels YOUR DOWNTOWN, CONNECTED.

If it is part of your downtown plans, there is a good chance we already know the quickest way there.

Want the scenic route instead?

Gaslamp Quarter

Dinner, bars, and nightlife

Petco Park

Padres games and concerts

Convention Center

Comic-Con and every show

Little Italy

Restaurants and the farmers market

Embarcadero

Waterfront and Seaport Village

Downtown hotels

Door-to-door local pickups

Riders cheering in a pedicab outside the San Diego Convention Center

Pedicabs for Padres games, concerts & conventions THE EVENT ENDS. THE TRAFFIC DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOUR NEXT PLANS.

Meet at a clear pickup point and turn the post-event scramble into an open-air ride to your hotel, dinner, or the next stop.

For a specific pickup after a sold-out event, booking ahead is the smart move.

Book an event pickup

Pedicab ride FAQs BEFORE
YOU HOP IN.

Ready to ride? Book online in about a minute.

Do I need to book a quick ride in advance?

No. You can wave down a permitted cab downtown. For a specific pickup time or location, book online through Power Chariots.

Is the fare per person or per cab?

The exact fare depends on the ride and party size. Your driver will show you the fare in writing before the ride, so there is no ambiguity about what you are agreeing to.

Can you pick us up at our hotel?

Yes, downtown hotel pickups are available. Share your hotel and preferred time when you book through Power Chariots.

Can we ride together as a group?

Yes. Multiple cabs can be coordinated so your group can travel together. For a scheduled group movement, visit the Events page and send your party size, route, and timing.

Book a San Diego pedicab ride or tour WHERE TO NEXT?

Book a pickup online through Power Chariots in about a minute.