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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from R601

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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Oakland. These agencies, altogether, have 38 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland with prices from R601 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Oakland:

Economy

Economy

R689+

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Compact

Compact

R601+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R676+

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Full-size

Full-size

R699+

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SUV

SUV

R1 103+

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People carrier

People carrier

R826+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 146+

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Premium

Premium

R804+

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Best car hire deals found in Oakland

Suzuki CiazR601/day
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 10/31/26
Ford FocusR676/day
Ford Focus
Found 10/31/26
Citroen C3R689/day
Citroen C3
Found 11/01/26

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 R885, which is about 1 378% 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 30 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 57 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.8
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 R768 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 185. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R768

February

R901

March

R951

April

R985

May

R1 085

June

R1 185

July

R1 102

August

R1 068

September

R1 035

October

R1 035

November

R901

December

R968

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

6,8
Okay
57 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,8

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 962 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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