Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from R518
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Oakland with a pick-up date of 1/11 and drop-off date of 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Oakland, CA
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Oakland, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 October 2026.
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 R518 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Oakland:
Economy
R649+
Compact
R518+
Intermediate
R576+
Full-size
R607+
People carrier
R969+
Full-size SUV
R1 007+
Premium
R818+
Luxury
R765+
Best car hire deals found in Oakland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Oakland, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Oakland, CA with an average daily rate of R806. Data was last updated on 12 October 2026.
Toyota Urban CruiserR518/day
Ford FocusR576/day
Toyota HiluxR607/day
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 R875, which is about 1 369% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Oakland?
In Oakland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, offering prices from just R34,92/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R36,77/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 31 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
7.5
Budget
6.7
Fox
6.1
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 R759 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 172. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R759
February
R891
March
R941
April
R974
May
R1 073
June
R1 172
July
R1 089
August
R1 056
September
R1 023
October
R957
November
R891
December
R957
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.
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 12 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
31 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,6
Recent reviews
10,0
|Jul 2023Everything was fine!
10,0
|May 2023The volume control on the stereo did not work the car was barely 3000 miles on it. Also, the trans shift in drive position came into your hand which means the lever came loose out. This is a serious safety hazard that Hertz should’ve checked.
10,0
|Apr 2023The staff was very friendly and the process of getting the car was super quick.
1 out of 11
Hertz Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
58 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,4
Comfort
7,2
Overall
6,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
6,5
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jun 2026Purchased insurance online, but was lied to at counter and sold more insurance!
2,0
|Jun 2023Pick up was very difficult they had no work experience and dropped off was too far from LAX international airport.
10,0
|May 2023Got my Mustang
2,0
|Apr 2023Intended to book for Oakland Airport. Somehow got booked for an off airport location 20 miles away and closing 1 hr after my arrival on a Saturday. BL: after a $25 Uber, I found myself stranded in Oakland and unable to book a reservation with Budget (no vehicles available at the airport location). Very frustrating experience.
6,0
|Apr 2023Really bad service at Oakland airport. Do not recommend location
1 out of 20
Budget Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Fox
33 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,7
Overall
6,1
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,1
Recent reviews
4,0
|Aug 2024When I arrived the Fox did not have the car I requested so they gave me a much larger car. I also got charged for many more things and the overall cost was much for higher than I was expecting or signed up for in the booking time. Also the sales associate was most likely high during pick up and continuously kept trying to sell me on different items and was going in circles, but also had very little knowledge about the rental and the area in which he works. I will personally never be using FOX again because I felt I was cheated out of the booking price and the experience was overall very poor.
10,0
|Apr 2024The best ever. i have no idea what all the bad reviews are about
1 out of 11
Fox Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Alamo
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,4
Comfort
9,3
Overall
8,7
Pick-up/drop-off
8,9
Value
8,2
Recent reviews
2,0
|Mar 2023Alamo didn’t have the car I booked when we flew into Oakland airport at 8:30pm. We had booked a full sized suv 4 months prior and they had sold out . They advised us to come back the next day so we drive 2 hours to our already confirmed hotel and then the next morning 2 hours back to alamo only to be told that they didn’t have a full sized suv available because they were sold out. There were about 25 full sized SUV’s on their lot when they told us this but they said they were reserved for other customers who had booked full sized. Blew my mind. We turned in our car and went to Avis where they gave us a 4 runner for a fraction of what our full sized suv through Alamo had cost.
1 out of 1
Alamo Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,8
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
7,8
Recent reviews
10,0
|Nov 2025Fast and simple with great customer service.
1 out of 3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Oakland
Overview
Locations
Avis
10 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,1
Comfort
7,6
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,5
Value
7,4
Avis Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,6
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,2
Value
7,1
Recent reviews
10,0
|Jun 2023Simple, straightforward, good price.
2,0
|Dec 2021Kayak was trash. Couldn’t get a car phone call wasn’t answered. Trash trash trash
6,0
|Dec 2021Good price/quality. But the pickup staff was extremely grumpy and not listening to any requests
1 out of 5
Payless Locations in Oakland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
25 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
6,9
Overall
6,1
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,7
Recent reviews
2,0
|Mar 2023Took the reservation without having any cars…. Had to cancel and use public transportation.
2,0
|Aug 2022Thirfty never more: they don´t have any car! There were waiting more than 30 people more than 3 hours. I cancel the reservation and rent by Budget, where perfect servis.
1 out of 9
Thrifty Locations in Oakland
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 12 October 2026.
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 917 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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