Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Oakland?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) and Hertz (7.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Oakland.

What are petrol prices like in Oakland?

The average price of petrol in Oakland is ฿37.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,691 and ฿2,443 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from Alamo?

Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Oakland, offering car hire for around ฿18,242 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in Oakland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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.

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Ford Transit) in Oakland, making it the most popular option.

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

January

฿1,289

February

฿1,658

March

฿1,842

April

฿1,989

May

฿2,026

June

฿2,137

July

฿2,100

August

฿2,100

September

฿1,952

October

฿2,026

November

฿1,805

December

฿1,621

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Oakland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Oakland, including Hertz, Budget and Thrifty. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

7.2

Good

162 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was fine!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The volume control on the stereo did not work the car was barely 3000 miles on it. Also, the trans shift in drive position came into your hand which means the lever came loose out. This is a serious safety hazard that Hertz should’ve checked.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

The staff was very friendly and the process of getting the car was super quick.

4.4

Mediocre|Nov 2020

The staff at the office on Broadway were helpful and courteous. The customer support folks on the phone were unhelpful and, sadly, a terrible experience. My partner was crying in frustration. That bad. The car was clean on the outside, but bug spattered on the outside. Trying to change the credit card used was impossible over the phone.

The way you charge for extras is a poor experience. The pack of flexibility around rental changes is difficult. I rent cars on the regular for work and hertz is always my last choice. It’s always a poor experience. I swore again after this last rental that I’d never do hertz again.

1 out of 54

Budget

6.8

Okay

135 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Pick up was very difficult they had no work experience and dropped off was too far from LAX international airport.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Got my Mustang

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Intended to book for Oakland Airport. Somehow got booked for an off airport location 20 miles away and closing 1 hr after my arrival on a Saturday. BL: after a $25 Uber, I found myself stranded in Oakland and unable to book a reservation with Budget (no vehicles available at the airport location). Very frustrating experience.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Really bad service at Oakland airport. Do not recommend location

1 out of 45

Thrifty

6.5

Okay

119 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Took the reservation without having any cars…. Had to cancel and use public transportation.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Thirfty never more: they don´t have any car! There were waiting more than 30 people more than 3 hours. I cancel the reservation and rent by Budget, where perfect servis.

8.8

Very Good|Oct 2017

I ordered online and got the cheapest rate.

The drop-offs was unmanned. Just park the car and give the key to somebody behind a counter. He was grumpy because I didn't have my paperwork.

1 out of 40

Fox

5.9

Fair

274 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

The best ever. i have no idea what all the bad reviews are about

2.0

Poor|Jan 2021

Custumer service in location pick up really need to be change in total, people there look like they don’t know what custumer service is, plus the 45mi to an hour that you have to wait for the pickup, my first time using this company and never I’ll rent a car again from them.

Definitely Custumer service is the worst they have.

4.4

Mediocre|May 2020

Mrs. Dana Was Great At Counter

Everything From Customer Service To Answer You Phone's For Customers When They Need Help And Renting Cleaned And Washed Vehicle during The Corona Epidemic And No One Has Called Back To Me Yet I Will Just Dispute With My Credit Card Company

1 out of 92

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

77 reviews•5 locations

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Alamo

8.2

Very Good

40 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Alamo didn’t have the car I booked when we flew into Oakland airport at 8:30pm. We had booked a full sized suv 4 months prior and they had sold out . They advised us to come back the next day so we drive 2 hours to our already confirmed hotel and then the next morning 2 hours back to alamo only to be told that they didn’t have a full sized suv available because they were sold out. There were about 25 full sized SUV’s on their lot when they told us this but they said they were reserved for other customers who had booked full sized. Blew my mind. We turned in our car and went to Avis where they gave us a 4 runner for a fraction of what our full sized suv through Alamo had cost.

1 out of 14

Avis

6.4

Okay

36 reviews•3 locations

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Dollar

5.9

Fair

33 reviews•1 location

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Oakland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) and Hertz (7.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Oakland.
What are petrol prices like in Oakland?
The average price of petrol in Oakland is ฿37.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,691 and ฿2,443 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Oakland, offering car hire for around ฿18,242 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in Oakland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
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.
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Ford Transit) in Oakland, making it the most popular option.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Oakland, CA and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

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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 20 April 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Oakland?

What are petrol prices like in Oakland?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from Alamo?

How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

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