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Cheap Car Rentals in Oakland, California

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Popular car types in Oakland, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Oakland, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on June 30, 2025.
Economy

Economy

₱1,984+

Compact

Compact

₱2,065+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,123+

Standard

Standard

₱3,136+

Full-size

Full-size

₱2,581+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱5,209+

Premium

Premium

₱2,827+

Luxury

Luxury

₱3,881+

Cheapflights insights for Oakland car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Oakland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Oakland 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱2,368/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 4,582% 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 Fox (rated 5.9/10 with 134 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.1/10 with 54 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning a car rental in Oakland? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱2,030 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱3,665. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱2,030

February

₱2,312

March

₱2,312

April

₱2,706

May

₱3,045

June

₱3,045

July

₱3,665

August

₱3,552

September

₱3,101

October

₱3,045

November

₱2,650

December

₱2,763

What car do most people rent in Oakland?

Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Oakland. SUV rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact rentals (Honda CR-V or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Oakland?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 5 locations in Oakland, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 June 30, 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Oakland, including Fox, Hertz and Budget in Oakland. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Fox

5.9
Fair
134 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
54 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Budget

6.8
Okay
73 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.3
Okay
44 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Alamo

8.2
Very good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.7
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Avis

6.5
Okay
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

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 June 30, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Oakland for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the most popular car rental companies in Oakland, offering car rentals for around ₱24,033 per week on average.

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

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Oakland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on June 30, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₱36+).

Electric

Electric

₱36+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱43+

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