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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from $56
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Oakland with a pick-up date of 11/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Oakland, CA
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Oakland, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
There are 22 hire agencies servicing Oakland. These agencies, altogether, have 35 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland with prices from $56 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Oakland:
Economy
$56+
Compact
$56+
Intermediate
$57+
Full-size
$72+
People mover
$124+
Full-size SUV
$96+
Premium
$88+
Luxury
$94+
Compare car rental deals in Oakland, CA by type
Here are the best Oakland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Oakland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota Corolla$57/day
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Volkswagen Passat$68/day
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Best car rental deals found in Oakland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Oakland, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Oakland, CA with an average daily rate of $79. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Ford Focus$56/day
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Audi A1$56/day
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Volkswagen Passat$57/day
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Cheapflights insights for Oakland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Oakland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland?
For the best savings on car rentals in Oakland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $66/day – about 35% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Oakland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Oakland is Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 52 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 71 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
7.2
Budget
6.7
Fox
6.3
Thrifty
6.2
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Oakland?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Oakland is January, when you can expect to pay $61/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Oakland is August ($101/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
$61
February
$70
March
$70
April
$82
May
$92
June
$87
July
$94
August
$101
September
$92
October
$90
November
$80
December
$82
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Oakland are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Oakland at 4.
Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Oakland, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Oakland, CA. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Hertz
52 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.2
Budget
71 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.4
Fox
96 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.5
Thrifty
44 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.5
Alamo
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.2
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.2
Avis
17 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.7
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Oakland it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($44+).
Electric
$44+
Hybrid
$51+
Travelling to a place near Oakland?
Hire a car at Oakland if you plan to visit one of these locationsDavis
Burlingame
Palo Alto
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Woodland
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