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Most popular car type

Small

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Emeryville car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Emeryville with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Emeryville?

You should book your rental car in Emeryville around 50 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Emeryville?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Emeryville are Thrifty (5.4), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.0, 4 reviews), and Budget (0.0, 6 reviews).

Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 5.4/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 0.0/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 0.0/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Emeryville?

Rentals in the Medium category (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option in Emeryville, costing C$ 177/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 129/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Emeryville?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Emeryville is February at an average cost of C$ 47/day. May is the most expensive month to rent a car in Emeryville when prices are C$ 91/day on average, which tends to be 80% above the yearly average rental price for Emeryville.

What rental car company in Emeryville has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Emeryville, more than any other rental company.

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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.
  • Small rental cars in Emeryville are around 70% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Emeryville

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

    Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Europcar, Thrifty 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, Thrifty 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 a Small car rental cost in Emeryville?

    A Small car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 41 per day, on average.

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

    A Large car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 162 per day, on average.

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

    A Luxury car rental in Emeryville costs C$ 79 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.

Emeryville car rental reviews and directory

 
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Thrifty

5.4

Fair

One location in Emeryville

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Locations in Emeryville

1001 Broadway

+1 510 451 3807

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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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

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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

1 out of 2

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

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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

No score available yet

2 locations in Emeryville

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1001 Broadway St.

+1 510 451 3807

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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5555 Shellmound

+1 510 594 0972

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2.0 Poor

Chris, Jul 2025

Economy

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They had no cars available and would not move my reservation to a nearby location that had cars without charging me nearly $100.

8.0 Very good

Ted, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The local office did not pick up the phone when I called to extend my rental. Another time I called I was put on hold. After 9 minutes of waiting on hold, I finally gave up and hung up the phone

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I cancelled this order and they have not refunded me fully and it’s impossible to get ahold of a representative, when I finally did they said it would process. Almost a month later affirm is charging me and hertz only gave me a partial refund and I’ve had to reopen this issue with them but it has yet to be resolved.

2.0 Poor

Ray, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Hertz would not honor my Kayak reservation. Be wary about relying on the Kayak reservation with Hertz. It could be costly for you.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2022

KAYAK
We booked for 12pm pickup and showed up at 12pm. They close at 12pm on Saturday. We were not able to get the car. Called Hertz and they said it was our fault for not checking the hours. Hours were not listed in the booking confirmation.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Rental in Oakland: Choice of cars was rather poor, seems to be related to the Corona Crisis though. No information about upgrades. No GPS available. Staff was very friendly but was apparently not trained to understand international travellers‘ needs and questiones who havn‘t had a lot of experience on the US car rental market. I tried out a competitor before, which worked much better.

Avis

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One location in Emeryville

Locations in Emeryville

2428 Webster Street

+1 510 835 2910

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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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

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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.

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