Cheapflights insights for Oakland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Oakland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland?
Book your car hire in Oakland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,237/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,431% off the average price.
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 7.2/10 with 52 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 72 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Oakland?
Planning to hire a car in Oakland? January is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,142 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,871. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,142
February
฿1,300
March
฿1,300
April
฿1,522
May
฿1,712
June
฿1,617
July
฿1,744
August
฿1,871
September
฿1,681
October
฿1,681
November
฿1,490
December
฿1,522
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Oakland. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Ford Escape 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.
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 14 September 2025.
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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 14 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Oakland it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.