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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California

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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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R736, which is about 1 368% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Oakland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Oakland is Fox (rated 6.0/10 with 131 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R646 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 130. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R646

February

R736

March

R736

April

R861

May

R969

June

R915

July

R1 112

August

R1 130

September

R987

October

R969

November

R843

December

R879

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Oakland are the following: Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and SUV cars (Audi Q5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 5 locations in Oakland, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 13 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Oakland, including Fox, Hertz and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Fox

6,0
Okay
131 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,1

Hertz

7,2
Good
53 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

Budget

6,8
Okay
73 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,5

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,9

Alamo

8,1
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Europcar

7,7
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Avis

6,5
Okay
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,7

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 13 July 2025.
  • 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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