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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from £21

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Oakland, CA car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.89

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£21
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Popular car types in Oakland, CA

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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Oakland. These agencies, altogether, have 38 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Oakland with prices from £21 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Oakland:

Economy

Economy

£21+

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Compact

Compact

£21+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£23+

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Standard

Standard

£21+

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Full-size

Full-size

£27+

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People carrier

People carrier

£36+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£35+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£59+

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Best car hire deals found in Oakland

Volkswagen Polo£21/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 09/14/26
Peugeot 208£21/day
Peugeot 208
Found 09/15/26
Opel Insignia£21/day
Opel Insignia
Found 09/15/26

Cheapflights insights for Oakland car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Oakland, make your reservation 79 days before pickup. The average price then is just £39/day – about 35% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Oakland?

In Oakland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just £27.79/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at £27.89/day.

What is the best car rental company in Oakland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Oakland is Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 34 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.7

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Oakland is January, when you can expect to pay £34/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Oakland is June (£53/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

£34

February

£40

March

£42

April

£44

May

£48

June

£53

July

£49

August

£47

September

£43

October

£42

November

£39

December

£42

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Oakland. Economy (Chevrolet Spark) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Oakland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Oakland at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Oakland, CA

Hertz

7.5
Good
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Budget

6.7
Okay
59 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Fox

6.0
Okay
34 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Avis

7.0
Good
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Payless

6.6
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
26 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.6

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £41/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £26/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Oakland for about £322 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Oakland.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Oakland for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 50% below the average car hire price in Oakland. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Oakland is on average £1,379 a month or £46 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Oakland car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Oakland for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Oakland is £0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Oakland. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Oakland for as low as £0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Oakland, CA

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£30+).

Electric

Electric

£31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£30+

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