Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from $42
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 4/12 and drop-off date of 18/12. 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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Oakland, CA car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Oakland, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.83 |
Average price per day | $74 |
Cheapest price per day | $42 |
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 6 October 2026.
There are currently 38 hire locations operating in Oakland spread across 22 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland is small car at $42 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$53+
Compact
$42+
Intermediate
$48+
Standard
$51+
Full-size
$54+
People mover
$70+
Full-size SUV
$68+
Passenger van
$117+
Best car hire 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 $63. Data was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Toyota Corolla$42/day
Cupra Formentor$48/day
Skoda Kamiq$51/day
Cheapflights insights for Oakland car hires
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Oakland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $75, which is about 25% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Oakland?
In Oakland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Turo, offering prices from just $29.26/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $36.83/day.
What is the best car rental company in Oakland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Oakland is Hertz (rated 7.4/10 with 32 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
7.4
Budget
6.7
Fox
6.0
Alamo
8.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Oakland?
At Oakland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Oakland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$66
February
$78
March
$82
April
$85
May
$93
June
$102
July
$95
August
$92
September
$88
October
$80
November
$76
December
$82
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Oakland. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Oakland.
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.
Top hire 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 6 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
32 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.5
Recent reviews
10.0
|July 2023Everything was fine!
10.0
|May 2023The volume control on the stereo did not work the car was barely 3000 miles on it. Also, the trans shift in drive position came into your hand which means the lever came loose out. This is a serious safety hazard that Hertz should’ve checked.
10.0
|Apr 2023The staff was very friendly and the process of getting the car was super quick.
1 out of 11
Hertz Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
58 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.5
Recent reviews
2.0
|June 2026Purchased insurance online, but was lied to at counter and sold more insurance!
2.0
|June 2023Pick up was very difficult they had no work experience and dropped off was too far from LAX international airport.
10.0
|May 2023Got my Mustang
2.0
|Apr 2023Intended to book for Oakland Airport. Somehow got booked for an off airport location 20 miles away and closing 1 hr after my arrival on a Saturday. BL: after a $25 Uber, I found myself stranded in Oakland and unable to book a reservation with Budget (no vehicles available at the airport location). Very frustrating experience.
6.0
|Apr 2023Really bad service at Oakland airport. Do not recommend location
1 out of 20
Budget Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Fox
34 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
6.1
Recent reviews
4.0
|Aug 2024When I arrived the Fox did not have the car I requested so they gave me a much larger car. I also got charged for many more things and the overall cost was much for higher than I was expecting or signed up for in the booking time. Also the sales associate was most likely high during pick up and continuously kept trying to sell me on different items and was going in circles, but also had very little knowledge about the rental and the area in which he works. I will personally never be using FOX again because I felt I was cheated out of the booking price and the experience was overall very poor.
10.0
|Apr 2024The best ever. i have no idea what all the bad reviews are about
1 out of 12
Fox Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Alamo
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.2
Recent reviews
2.0
|Mar 2023Alamo didn’t have the car I booked when we flew into Oakland airport at 8:30pm. We had booked a full sized suv 4 months prior and they had sold out . They advised us to come back the next day so we drive 2 hours to our already confirmed hotel and then the next morning 2 hours back to alamo only to be told that they didn’t have a full sized suv available because they were sold out. There were about 25 full sized SUV’s on their lot when they told us this but they said they were reserved for other customers who had booked full sized. Blew my mind. We turned in our car and went to Avis where they gave us a 4 runner for a fraction of what our full sized suv through Alamo had cost.
1 out of 1
Alamo Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|Nov 2025Fast and simple with great customer service.
1 out of 3
Overview
Locations
Avis
10 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.5
Avis Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
7.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|June 2023Simple, straightforward, good price.
2.0
|Dec 2021Kayak was trash. Couldn’t get a car phone call wasn’t answered. Trash trash trash
6.0
|Dec 2021Good price/quality. But the pickup staff was extremely grumpy and not listening to any requests
1 out of 5
Payless Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
25 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Mar 2023Took the reservation without having any cars…. Had to cancel and use public transportation.
2.0
|Aug 2022Thirfty never more: they don´t have any car! There were waiting more than 30 people more than 3 hours. I cancel the reservation and rent by Budget, where perfect servis.
1 out of 9
Thrifty Locations in Oakland
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $74/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $52/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the top picks in Oakland. They can have you in a hire car for about $560 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Oakland.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Oakland for a month?
The average cost of a car hire in Oakland for a month is $2,399. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car hires by fuel type in Oakland, CA
Browse car hires by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on 6 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($33+).
Electric
$35+
Hybrid
$33+
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