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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from $53

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Oakland, CA car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.77

Average price per day

$73

Cheapest price per day

$53
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Popular car types in Oakland, CA

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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 $53 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$53+

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Standard

Standard

$53+

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Full-size

Full-size

$54+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$117+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$53+

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Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

$53+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$54+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$57+

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Best car hire deals found in Oakland

Kia Rio$53/day
Kia Rio
Found 10/12/26
Skoda Octavia$53/day
Skoda Octavia
Found 10/12/26
Mazda CX-30$54/day
Mazda CX-30
Found 10/12/26

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 $76, which is about 28% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 7.5/10 with 31 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.1
Alamo
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

$77

March

$82

April

$85

May

$93

June

$102

July

$95

August

$92

September

$89

October

$83

November

$77

December

$83

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

SUV cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Oakland. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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.

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Top hire agencies in Oakland, CA

Hertz

7.5
Good
31 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Budget

6.7
Okay
58 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Fox

6.1
Okay
32 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

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

8.2
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

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

7.5

Value

7.4

Payless

6.6
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
25 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.7

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $73/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $50/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 10.

  • 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 $559 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 $2,394. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Oakland, CA

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

$31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$36+

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