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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Emeryville

  • While in Emeryville, you should rent a car because it’ll allow you to move up and about quite easily. Renting a car from one of the car rentals in Emeryville will also aid you to tour the city comprehensively, as you’ll be able to move from one attraction to another directly. Some of the exceptional Emeryville attractions you’ll be able to get to easily include Tilden Regional Park, Oaks Card Club, McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore, Point Emery, Grizzly Peak, Mosswood Park, and Regional Parks Botanic Garden.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the closest airport serving Emeryville. If you’d like to rent a car upon arriving at this airport, 10 miles away, you’ll be glad to hear that it has a Rental Car center with counters for Emeryville car rentals such as Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Thrifty. To get to the Rental Car Center from the airport’s terminal, you will board a shuttle. San Francisco International Airport (SF0) is the other airport serving Emeryville. Just like OAK, SFO has a Rental Car Center. Accessible from the terminals of the airport’s AirTrain Blue Line, this center boasts counters for car rentals in Emeryville such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty.
  • Emeryville features wide roads with proper signage and paths for non-driving road users. Hence, you can count on having a smooth driving experience in this city. Nonetheless, when driving your car rental in this city, you should keep an eye on your surroundings, stay focused on your driving and the road, observe a safe distance from the vehicles around you, avoid unnecessarily changing lanes, and drive at low speeds. It’s essential that you observe these defensive driving techniques, given that not all of the area’s motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians adhere to the set traffic rules.
  • Most Emeryville locals depend on their vehicles to move around. Due to this, the roads in this city experience traffic congestion from time to time. In the morning, the congestion tends to occur from 7 am to 9 am, whereas in the evening, it usually occurs from 4 pm to 6 pm. This being the case, you ought to have a GPS navigation system installed in your rental car. Having a GPS navigation system installed in your car will assist you tremendously, as this system will enable you to know the traffic conditions of the local roads you intend to use in real time.
  • Book your rental car in Emeryville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Emeryville are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Emeryville

  • How much is gas price in Emeryville?

    The average gas price in Emeryville is C$ 4.89 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 59 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Emeryville?

    Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Emeryville.

  • Which car rental companies are at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Kyte, Europcar, Alamo, Fox, Avis, Hertz and Sixt.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Alamo, Fox, Avis, Hertz and Sixt.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Emeryville?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Emeryville?

    An Economy car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 43 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Emeryville?

    A Compact car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 46 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Emeryville?

    An Intermediate car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Emeryville?

    Car rentals in Emeryville boast various types of rentals. At your preferred car rental, you can rent a mini, an economy rental, a compact rental, an intermediate rental, a minivan, a passenger van, a pickup truck, an SUV, or a standard, full-size, or luxury sedan rental. When choosing your rental, you should settle on one that can ferry you, your companions, and your luggage comfortably. Thus, you should rent a mini, economy, or compact rental if you intend to travel alone or with just one other companion and a minivan or passenger van if you plan to travel with up to four other persons. Additionally, you should settle on a rental that can get to the destinations you want to visit without struggle. With this in mind, if you plan to visit off-road Emeryville attractions, you should rent an SUV.

  • What’s the speed limit in Emeryville?

    Different parts of Emeryville have different speed limits. On roads that pass through school zones, construction zones, residential areas, and commercial zones, you should not exceed 25 mph, while on alleys, you should not exceed 15 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Emeryville?

    You’ll easily find a spot to park your car rental in Emeryville. This is because this town is home to several parking garages. They include 5601 Christie Avenue Garage, 5858 Horton Street Garage, The Towers Emeryville on 2000 Powell Street, 5675 Horton Street Parking, and 2100 Powell Street Parking Lot.

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Emeryville car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Avis

6.3

Okay

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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

One location in Emeryville

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Locations in Emeryville

2428 Webster Street

+1 510 835 2910

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2.0 Poor

jay, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The drop-off representative was very helpful and understanding of the issues we faced with our car rental.

Cons:

The car had no windshield wiper fluid and no UBS ports so we couldn't charge our phones and have the benefit of a nav system.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I picked my car on Friday 4/2/2021 and sropped off the same day at a dfferent location. On Monday, I received an email that I was a no-show for my rental pick upi and that a charge of $50 will be applied to my credit card. I tried to call but the cale was disconnected twice and after that there was a problem wtih a website. Absolutely a dishonest service! I am shocked!

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very helpful if not overly courteous. Convenient location and acceptable price.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff is incredibly helpful, friendly and efficient with check-out and check-in.

8.0 Very good

redlamp32, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The price that was quoted on Kayak was $10 lower than what Avis charged me. Avis couldn’t tell me why the final price was higher.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

5.6

Fair

One location in Emeryville

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1001 Broadway

+1 510 451 3807

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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4 locations in Emeryville

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3001 Shattuck Ave

+1 510 841 8300

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3030 Broadway

+1 510 893 7000

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3950 Broadway

+1 510 597 7800

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5858 Horton St Ste 193

+1 510 223 6444

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
The truck I reserved wasn’t available so dealership had me get a more expensive suv. I should have been offered the suv at the same price of my original reserved vehicle. Worker at pick-up had me sign up for me coverage even after tellling him I already signed up for different coverage and I didn’t know I was charged for the extra coverage until after my receipt was emailed to me. Won’t be returning to Enterprise for any future car rentals.

10.0 Wonderful

DeeperThanAtlantis7, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing

8.4 Very good

Joel, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off very quick and easy.

Cons:

No traveller's info transfered to the rental so we had to wait while they entered it all manually. Total cost was 31% higher than the estimate.

4.4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Took over an hour to get the car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

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Got a text minutes before my reserved pick-up time telling me that it was cancelled. Called them up, and they shrugged it off.

2.0 Poor

Leslie, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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The canceled via text an hour before pickup.

1 out of 3

Budget

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2 locations in Emeryville

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2428 Webster Street

+1 510 272 9626

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5855 Horton Street

+1 510 985 7387

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2.0 Poor

john, Sep 2022

KAYAK
Car needed a wash, needed air in tires, inside of windshield was dirty, rear tag expired as of June, insurance card and registration expired

1 out of 2

Hertz

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2400 Webster

+1 510 268 0164

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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5555 Shellmound

+1 510 594 0972

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3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

friendly staff

Cons:

The car was not ready when I went for the pick up and I have been asked to come 1 hour later. Received a smaller car than the one I booked and the car was dirty in the inside and the outside.

1 out of 1

1168 travellers who rented a car in Emeryville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

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