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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from R526

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 12/5 and drop-off date of 9/6. 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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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 12 April 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R18,69

Average price per day

R496

Cheapest price per day

R526
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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 April 2026.
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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Oakland. These agencies, altogether, have 35 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland with prices from R526 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Oakland:

Economy

Economy

R526+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R526+

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Full-size

Full-size

R546+

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People carrier

People carrier

R937+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 290+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 753+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R725+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 310+

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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 R896. Data was last updated on 12 April 2026.
Toyota CorollaR526/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 04/11/26
Volkswagen Polo VivoR526/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 04/11/26
BMW 3 SeriesR546/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 04/11/26

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 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R689, which is about 1 192% 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 7.3/10 with 43 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.8
Fox
Fox
6.4
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 R754 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R951. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R754

February

R885

March

R918

April

R787

May

R885

June

R820

July

R885

August

R951

September

R885

October

R902

November

R869

December

R934

Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Oakland at 4.

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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 12 April 2026.

Hertz

7,3
Good
43 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,3

Budget

6,8
Okay
68 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,5

Fox

6,4
Okay
52 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,4

Thrifty

6,1
Okay
39 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,5

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

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

Avis

6,5
Okay
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Dollar

4,9
Mediocre
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

5,8

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 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R496/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R495/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 470 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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

R66+

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