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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 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R890, which is about 1 384% 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 Alamo, offering prices from just R35,04/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R38,10/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 7.5/10 with 30 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 57 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 R758 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 170. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R758

February

R890

March

R939

April

R972

May

R1 071

June

R1 170

July

R1 088

August

R1 055

September

R1 022

October

R1 038

November

R890

December

R956

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Oakland are the following: SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

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
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,7

Budget

6,7
Okay
57 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Fox

6,0
Okay
31 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

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
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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Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,7

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 912 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.

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 (R47+).

Electric

Electric

R47+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R53+

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