Hayward

Cheap Car Hire in Hayward, California

Driver's age: 25-65
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Hayward?

For the best savings on car rentals in Hayward, make your reservation 50 days before pickup. The average price then is just $44/day – about 15% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Hayward?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Hayward with deals as low as $25.98/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $33.23/day.

What is the best car rental company in Hayward?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Hayward is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hayward?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Hayward is January, when you can expect to pay $63/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Hayward is May ($108/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$63

February

$84

March

$86

April

$91

May

$108

June

$89

July

$101

August

$82

September

$80

October

$82

November

$89

December

$100

What car do most people hire in Hayward?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Hayward are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Compact cars (Nissan Sentra or similar), and Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Hayward?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Hayward at 1.

Top rental agencies in Hayward, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hayward, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Hayward, CA. Reviews were last updated on 23 June 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.5
Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Avis

1 location

Budget

1 location

Dollar

1 location

Apollo Car Rentals

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hayward, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hayward?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Hayward however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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