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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California

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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 R864, which is about 1 361% 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 7.4/10 with 33 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.4
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 R764 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 180. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R764

February

R897

March

R947

April

R980

May

R1 080

June

R1 180

July

R1 097

August

R1 063

September

R1 013

October

R930

November

R881

December

R947

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

7,4
Good
33 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,5

Budget

6,7
Okay
58 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,2

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
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

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

6,1
Okay
25 reviews•4 locations
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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 944 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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