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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California

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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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R19,02

Average price per day

R509

Cheapest price per day

R509
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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 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R707, which is about 1 232% 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 6.7/10 with 70 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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 R757 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R976. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R757

February

R909

March

R892

April

R808

May

R909

June

R842

July

R926

August

R976

September

R909

October

R926

November

R892

December

R959

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 1 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

6,7
Okay
70 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

6,4
Okay
55 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Thrifty

6,0
Okay
39 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,5

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

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

6,3
Okay
15 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

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 1 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R509/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R509/day from Hertz, booked on Mar. 28.

  • 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 563 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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