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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from $66

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Popular car types in Oakland, CA

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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Oakland. These agencies, altogether, have 38 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland with prices from $66 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Oakland:

Economy

Economy

$66+

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Compact

Compact

$66+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$67+

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Standard

Standard

$71+

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Full-size

Full-size

$69+

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People mover

People mover

$97+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$112+

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Convertible

Convertible

$133+

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Best car rental deals found in Oakland

Toyota Yaris$66/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/17/26
Audi A1$66/day
Audi A1
Found 08/17/26
Volkswagen Golf$67/day
Volkswagen Golf
Found 08/17/26

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 $86/day – about 47% less than the yearly average.

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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 7.4/10 with 36 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 62 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.8
Fox
Fox
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.7

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 $78/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Oakland is June ($120/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

$78

February

$91

March

$96

April

$100

May

$110

June

$120

July

$112

August

$105

September

$91

October

$95

November

$90

December

$96

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Oakland are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Oakland at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

Hertz

7.4
Good
36 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Budget

6.8
Okay
62 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Fox

6.2
Okay
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Payless

6.6
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.1

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
28 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.5

Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from National?

    Hiring a car in Oakland for a week can be a great option for travel. National, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $868/week on average.

  • 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Oakland for a weekend?

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Oakland, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Oakland, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA

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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 ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$44+

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