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Oakland, CA car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Oakland, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 May 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R20,58

Average price per day

R490

Cheapest price per day

R489
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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 R761, which is about 1 279% 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 Dollar, offering prices from just R26,33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R27,75/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 7.3/10 with 40 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 67 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.1

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 R745 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 020. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R745

February

R875

March

R923

April

R956

May

R1 020

June

R826

July

R891

August

R939

September

R875

October

R891

November

R858

December

R923

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

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Oakland, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Oakland, CA. Reviews were last updated on 31 May 2026.

Hertz

7,3
Good
40 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Budget

6,7
Okay
67 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,4

Fox

6,3
Okay
49 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,4

Thrifty

6,1
Okay
38 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,1

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,1

Avis

6,7
Okay
11 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,5

Payless

6,4
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

7,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R490/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R489/day from Hertz, booked on May 25.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Oakland from about R3 429 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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