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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,4 rating), Hertz (7,2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1 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 R19,32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R869 and R1 256 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in Oakland. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?

Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in Oakland, making it the most popular option.

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

January

R650

February

R835

March

R928

April

R910

May

R1 021

June

R1 077

July

R1 058

August

R1 058

September

R984

October

R1 021

November

R910

December

R817

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

Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Oakland, including Hertz, Budget and Thrifty. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Hertz

7,3

Good

163 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 55

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

120 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

6,0

Okay

275 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

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1

Very Good

78 reviews•5 locations

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Avis

6,3

Okay

36 reviews•3 locations

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Dollar

5,9

Fair

33 reviews•1 location

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Car hire 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), Hertz (7,2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1 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 R19,32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R869 and R1 256 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in Oakland. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) 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 9 May 2024.

Compare available car types for rental in Oakland, CA

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Oakland, CA to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 May 2024.

Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Oakland, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Oakland, CA. Reviews were last updated on 9 May 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Oakland, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 May 2024.

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

What are petrol prices like in Oakland?

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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