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Cheap Car Hire in Hayward, California

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Hayward?

For the best savings on car hire in Hayward, make your reservation 50 days before pickup. The average price then is just R412/day – about 725% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Hayward?

In Hayward, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just R25,98/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R33,23/day.

What is the best car rental company in Hayward?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Hayward is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hayward?

At Hayward, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R593. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 022 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 Hayward, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R593. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 022 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

R593

February

R791

March

R808

April

R857

May

R1 022

June

R775

July

R939

August

R775

September

R758

October

R775

November

R840

December

R939

What car do most people hire in Hayward?

SUV cars (Buick Encore or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Hayward. Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Hayward?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Hayward at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Hayward, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hayward, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Hayward, CA. Reviews were last updated on 10 June 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

6,6

Hertz

7,5
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

Avis

1 location
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Budget

1 location
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Dollar

1 location
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Apollo Car Rentals

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hayward, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hayward?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Hayward however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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