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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California

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Popular car types in Oakland, CA

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Economy

Economy

R721+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R715+

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Full-size

Full-size

R732+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 224+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 105+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 310+

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Luxury

Luxury

R898+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R786+

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Cheapflights insights for Oakland car hires

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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 R847, which is about 1 332% 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 34 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
6.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.7

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

Planning to hire a car in Oakland? January is the cheapest month, costing about R749 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 156. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R749

February

R879

March

R928

April

R961

May

R1 058

June

R1 156

July

R1 075

August

R1 042

September

R993

October

R912

November

R863

December

R928

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

7,5
Good
34 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

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Fox

6,0
Okay
34 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

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
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,8

Avis

7,0
Good
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,5

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

6,0
Okay
26 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,6

Car hire FAQs

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Oakland from about R3 865 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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