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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from $46

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Oakland, CA car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.62

Average price per day

$79

Cheapest price per day

$46
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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 medium car at $46 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$52+

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Compact

Compact

$48+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$46+

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Standard

Standard

$54+

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Full-size

Full-size

$54+

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People mover

People mover

$79+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$76+

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Convertible

Convertible

$98+

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Best car hire deals found in Oakland

Kia Forte$46/day
Kia Forte
Found 08/17/26
Ford Focus$48/day
Ford Focus
Found 08/16/26
Mazda CX-3$49/day
Mazda CX-3
Found 08/16/26

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 $72, which is about 22% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Oakland?

In Oakland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Fox, offering prices from just $23.31/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $26.88/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 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?

At Oakland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $100 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 $65. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $100 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

$65

February

$76

March

$80

April

$83

May

$91

June

$100

July

$93

August

$87

September

$76

October

$79

November

$75

December

$80

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

SUV cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in Oakland. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee) 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

7.4
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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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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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.5

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $79/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 15.

  • 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 $548 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 $2,348. 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 Hybrid being the cheapest ($32+).

Electric

Electric

$36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$32+

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