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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland?

Book your car hire in Oakland 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 719,794/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 1,345,309% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Oakland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Oakland is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 43 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.8
Fox
Fox
6.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.1

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Oakland is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 788,346/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Oakland is August (Rp 994,002/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 788,346

February

Rp 925,450

March

Rp 976,864

April

Rp 856,898

May

Rp 925,450

June

Rp 856,898

July

Rp 925,450

August

Rp 994,002

September

Rp 925,450

October

Rp 942,588

November

Rp 908,312

December

Rp 976,864

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Oakland. Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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 rental agencies in Oakland, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Oakland, CA. Reviews were last updated on 15 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

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
68 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Fox

6.4
Okay
52 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
39 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.5

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

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

6.5
Okay
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Dollar

5.0
Fair
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2026.

  • 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 Rp 4,984,576 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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