Oakland car rental information
| Pick-up location | Oakland |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 33 |
| Airport locations | 21 |
| Popular agencies | Thrifty, Dollar, Fox, Turo, Budget |
Cheap car rentals in Oakland
| Economy | C$ 39/day |
| Compact | C$ 39/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 40/day |
| Standard | C$ 43/day |
| Full-size | C$ 48/day |
| Minivan | C$ 53/day |
| Premium | C$ 47/day |
| Luxury | C$ 62/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 46/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 54/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Oakland
- With cheap car rentals in Oakland, you can easily visit Oakland’s major attractions, such as Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Morcom Rose Garden, and Garden Zoo. These sites are located a few miles from Oakland. For instance, Oakland Zoo is situated in the Oakland hills, approximately 23.9 miles from the city center, while Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is located about 10 miles from the city center. Renting a compact will be an excellent solution for getting to such places. The car is affordably priced and offers exceptional mileage. It will also make navigating the busy Oakland streets easier and sliding into the notoriously squeezed parking spaces. However, you can still opt for a smaller car with an economy ride and head to Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 30 miles from Oakland.
- Oakland streets are always full of bikers who love using their bikes to navigate the city. There are also bicycle couriers who maneuver through the city like speeding bullets. Although there are adequate bike lanes on the city streets, it is crucial to utilize your mirrors optimally to ensure the road is free of cyclists. Also, most of these cyclists do not adhere to traffic rules. Therefore, it is imperative to yield a way for them to avoid causing an accident.
- When visiting Oakland, carry your driver’s license and a credit card. No car rental company will give you their car without these documents. However, taking out the firm’s insurance plan is not compulsory. You may be expected to produce evidence of alternative coverage. If you are below 25 years and planning to book a rental in Oakland, it is essential to confirm with the car rental company. Some have policies that restrict drivers under 25 years to rent their vehicles.
- Oakland is an eclectic city full of alternative arts and diverse food culture, with hidden gems sprawled across the city. Whether you are planning on attending an Oakland Athletics ballgame or checking out the long list of art museums in town, renting a car will give you the opportunity to make the most of your time here. Your rental car will also let you explore the Californian wilderness in the Anthony Chabot Regional Park or venture across the bay to the bright lights and bustling metropolis of San Francisco.
- The Oakland International Airport is located only 10 miles south of downtown and has major car rental companies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise. Once you have viewed the best deals with KAYAK and have chosen your preferred company, pick-up at the airport is simple. Shuttle buses leave every 10 minutes from outside Terminal 2 and will take you directly to the airport’s Rental Car Center.
- Be mindful that the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is a tollway when driving westbound to San Francisco, so, if you are planning on including this in your driving route, be sure to check the conditions of your rental agreement. There is a large number of one-way streets throughout Oakland, so it is best to use a navigational GPS to preplan your drive before taking off.
- Rush hour traffic can be troublesome during the peak commuter periods as workers travel between the nearby cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. The morning rush is most evident between 6:30 am and 9 am, while in the evening it is best to avoid driving between 5 pm and 8 pm if possible. The I-80 encompasses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and continues further north past Berkeley, so it is recommended to redirect away from this major thoroughfare during rush hour.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Oakland for C$ 58 or less
- Book your rental car in Oakland at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Oakland are around 3% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Oakland are around -13% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Oakland
What type of car is recommended for driving in Oakland?
Since Oakland is one of the most expensive major U.S. cities to fill up on gas, choosing an economical small car will be in your best interest to reduce the price of your trip. Picking something similar to a Toyota Yaris or Ford Fiesta will provide you with the comfort and space to enjoy your driving while keeping fuel costs to a minimum.
What’s the speed limit in Oakland?
Residential or business areas have a speed limit of 25 mph, while highways generally have a maximum speed of 55 mph. Certain major highways such as the I-80 allow you to increase to the maximum California speed limit of 65 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Oakland?
On-street parking can be quite useful, depending on the time of day, and available for just $2 per hour. During peak rush hours such as lunchtime and early evening, it is advisable to look for alternative options such as the 16 city-owned parking lots or private garages.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Oakland?
On average a rental car in Oakland costs C$ 66 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Oakland?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 39/day), Thrifty (C$ 40/day) and Budget (C$ 42/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 7600 Earhart St 94614 (10 kilometers from city center).
How much is gas price in Oakland?
The average gas price in Oakland is C$ 5.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 67 and C$ 90, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Oakland?
Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Oakland.
How can I find car rentals near me in Oakland?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Oakland?
An Intermediate car rental in Oakland costs C$ 100 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Oakland?
A Mini car rental in Oakland costs C$ 103 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Oakland?
A Special car rental in Oakland costs C$ 63 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Oakland?
In Oakland, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 7600 Earhart Road (10 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Oakland?
On average a rental car in Oakland costs C$ 463 per week (C$ 66 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Oakland?
On average a rental car in Oakland costs C$ 1,984 per month (C$ 66 per day).
Which car rental companies in Oakland have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Oakland which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar
What is the best place to rent a car in Oakland?
The best place to get cheap car rentals in Oakland is near Oakland International Airport. You can enjoy the convenience of not requiring a shuttle bus to get to your Oakland car rental right after you deplane.
Can anyone besides the reservation applicant drive the rental car?
The simple answer is Yes. However, it is mandatory for anyone planning to drive Oakland car rentals to produce a legit driving license when picking up the car. If all the drivers are unavailable on the day of pick-up, they should present a copy of their driver’s license and a passport. These documents should be prepared before and submitted.
Oakland car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.2
Good
324 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.2
4 locations in Oakland
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Super easy drop off. Very friendly employees!Cons:
Website a little overwhelming.TMI4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Car was not clean Wait time at counter was over an hour.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The pickup was fairly smooth. The selection wasn't great.Cons:
More selection would've been nice. Should've gone with Hertz or Avis.Budget
6.8
Okay
260 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.6
3 locations in Oakland
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Plenty of room inside the truck.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.8
Okay
152 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.6
5 locations in Oakland
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8.4 Very good
Oct. 2020
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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
Sep. 2020
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Took over an hour to get the car.2.0 Poor
Sep. 2020
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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
Aug. 2020
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The canceled via text an hour before pickup.2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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They cancelled my reservation by text five minutes before it was to begin. Apparently car availability isnt reflected in the online listings accurately10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2020
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The team over there is great, in and out fast, and adding the after hours checkout is a “nice to see” recent upgrade.Thrifty
6.6
Okay
191 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Oakland
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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None6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The clean Hertz counter and the friendly attendantCons:
I rented AN AMERICAN CAR!!! When I got there, all they had was a CRAPPY Korean car ( 2 of them) and no AMERICAN car. You should be ashamed of being in AMERICA and not stocking American cars. Why buy foreign cars and help their economy. REALLY SUCKS!!!!!!!6.0 Okay
May 2021
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We came at 10:00pm ,nobody helped or checked the car, eventhough they told me that it is open until 10:30 pm.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Wonderful car. Great priceCons:
The wait to pick up was horrible. Super long10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2021
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Staff was helpful. I actually had to extend the rental and that was easy.Cons:
Nothing.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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No one was there to assistPayless
6.3
Okay
229 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.3
One location in Oakland
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Very easy to drop offCons:
I booked through a 3rd party and they accepted my reservation but when I arrived they said they were sold out for a few days. They were able to help me but stressed me out about it first. 3rd party should know exact inventory to prevent this.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Bad service didn't know I had to have a ticket2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Sorry my bad. I screwed up. Will actually not fully my fault. I did indicate I wanted to rent from SFO airport and it also apparently gave me options for Oakland airport rentals and I rented a car from there without realizing. Duh! Will anyway it was nonrefundable and I'm screwed out of $140. So since kayak sent me a request via email for a review of my car rental it's fair to say it didn't go so well!2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
Pros:
nothingCons:
I reserved the car and was scheduled to pick it up at 8PM. I showed up a little bit late, and I assume this would be no problem, because the Oakland Airport Rental Car Center is open 24 hours a day. When I got to the car rental center, no one was at the Payless desk, and another lady told me that Payless closes at 8PM. So why would I be allowed to reserve a car for pickup at the time that the desk closes? So anyway, I had to change my trip plans because I had no rental car.6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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Grossly understaffed. No service at return. No record of return when I called next day. Under investigation.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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The staff were incredibly patient and kind.Fox
5.9
Fair
380 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.0
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Staff was helpful and friendly.Cons:
Better value than Hertz or Dollar.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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better explanation of toll fees upront8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Slow check in10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Friendly service. No wait. New car.Cons:
Assistance in finding vehicle2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Make sure that the vehicles are clean and in good working order have to turn in 2 vehicles and the third one the seat belt was not working in the back seat And the people who received vehicles should be a little nicer10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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YESAvis
6.8
Okay
60 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.1
3 locations in Oakland
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Nice and easy2.0 Poor
May 2021
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Pick up and drop off were smooth, simple and no surprises. Excellent value.Cons:
All good2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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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
Apr. 2021
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Staff was very helpful if not overly courteous. Convenient location and acceptable price.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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I could have been told about their policy of requiring a flight number to bookAirport Van
4.9
Mediocre
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One location in Oakland
Kyte
2.0
Poor
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One location in Oakland
Goldcar Rental SP
5.2
Fair
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One location in Oakland
Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
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One location in Oakland
keddy by Europcar
6.0
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One location in Oakland
One location in Oakland
Locations in Oakland
Oakland Airport. On-airport. Oakland International Airport. 7600 Earhart Road, Car Rental Center.
+1 510 254 4410
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7600 Earhart Rd
+1 833 659 1913
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7.6 Good
Jul. 2017
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When we picked up our car, fortunately before we left the lot, we noticed that we had been given a car with an almost flat tire. Alamo quickly put us in another car, but it wasn't until after we left the lot that we realized we were given a car without a full tank of gas. This location doesn't seem to pay attention to details.10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2017
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Nice car.Cons:
We were upgraded automatically. We wanted a car that got good mileage and car got 30 miles to a gallon but it used premium. We were in California so it got expensive.9.6 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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See the headline.Cons:
Wish it had GPS, but had our own.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2017
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The check in and check out was very efficient. Very friendly staff.7.6 Good
Apr. 2017
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Clean carCons:
Miscommunication with the local office and remote information staff. I was told there would be no fee for dropping off the car an hour late but instead I was charged an extra hour plus a day official insurance fee and the excuse was that the 1-800 help line does not always have information reflective of each rental site's policy, which should not be the case! What's the point of getting misguided info?9.2 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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Jeep suvOne location in Oakland
from C$ 59/dayLocations in Oakland
7600 Earhart St
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Jun. 2017
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Never again.8.0 Very good
May 2017
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It took way too long to pick-up the car however the clerk was terrific!7.6 Good
May 2017
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Great car! Great drop-off!Cons:
Waited over 15 minutes in line. Only 1 person working. Hard sell on liability insurance and coverage!6.0 Okay
Apr. 2017
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Customer service in Oakland was awful. Not only did we have to wait for a car after our reserved pick up time, the representative did not process our paperwork and then overcharged us. Terrible experience.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2017
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We did not rent it. And won't in the future8.8 Very good
Mar. 2017
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I like the way you can walk into the parking lot and pick your own carCons:
When I walked into the parking lot there were not enough American cars there is always a shortage of American cars this is an American company should have more American cars then crappy Asian carsOne location in Oakland
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7600 Earhart Rd
+1 833 659 1912
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2017
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Easy interface on line to find, reserve vehicle. Received confirmation promptly. When picking up vehicle at National, rep was pleasant, helpful and reservation was in the system with no hassles. Dropping off I got 2 thank yous from staff as I was walking inside.Cons:
When picking up the insurance offered was much higher than when it was offered online. I should have got it then??10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2016
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Ease of rental....started the process on line. Very helpful and courteous staff at the Oakland Airport site (I believe Christina may have been working at the counter).Cons:
Cannot think of a thing.One location in Oakland
from C$ 62/dayLocations in Oakland
Please Go To Fox Counter
+1 510 254 4410
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Oakland airport
+1 844 742 5870
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Locations in Oakland
Terminal 1, 1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA
+1 415 370 8478
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8105 Edgewater Dr.
+1 800 940 9332
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 66/day |
Good deal | C$ 58/day |
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