Car Hire in Oakland

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Oakland, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Oakland Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$50.25 per day
Oakland Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$50.85 per day
Oakland Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$53.57 per day
Oakland Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$60.01 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Oakland Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$64.00 per day
Oakland Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or comparable
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$71.79 per day
Oakland Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$95.54 per day
Oakland Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$98.59 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:06 on 11/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
$68 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
$1.31 per litre or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.15 per litre or $4.35 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.48 per litre or $5.60 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Oakland

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Oakland and drop off in another city include:

  • From Oakland to San Diego - 33 offers from $57.57 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Oakland the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Oakland fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Oakland
$33.52
January
$25.65
February
$26.93
March
$46.61
April
$44.90
May
$51.73
June
$54.90
July
$54.06
August
$53.63
September
$51.53
October
$43.81
November
$44.79
December
The best month to hire a car in Oakland is February (when the average price is $25.65 per day). This is 42% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in July (when the average price is $54.90).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Oakland?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in April, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Oakland
5
January
7
February
7
March
4
April
5
May
6
June
6
July
6
August
5
September
5
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Oakland?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Oakland is May, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Hire in Oakland by Monthly Searches
35%
January
79%
February
132%
March
191%
April
287%
May
96%
June
96%
July
74%
August
64%
September
28%
October
44%
November
75%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers FOX, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $50 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
FOX Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
FOX Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars
FOX Nissan Altima 4 2 Large cars
FOX Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
FOX Mitsubishi Mirage 4 2 Small cars
FOX Chrysler Pacifica 5 2 People Carriers
FOX Hyundai Santa Fe 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
FOX Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$68.07
Lowest daily price
$50.25
Total cars available
325

Top 11 suppliers in Oakland in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 5 reviews
1 location
$60 - $168
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$63 - $157
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 7 reviews
2 locations
$56 - $99
National
National
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $173
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$56 - $99
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$56 - $99
Payless
Payless
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$56 - $99
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
3 locations
$51 - $178
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$50 - $195
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 39 reviews
1 location
$74 - $123
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7 / 2 reviews
1 location
$53 - $116
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