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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Oakland from C$ 45

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Downtown with a pick-up date of 30/11 and drop-off date of 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Oakland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 November 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

C$ 65

Cheapest price per day

C$ 45
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Best Downtown, Oakland car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 20 November 2025.
Volkswagen GolfC$ 45/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 11/19/25
Jeep Grand CherokeeC$ 72/day
5
M
A/C
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Found 11/19/25
Chevrolet SparkC$ 45/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 11/19/25

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Downtown, make your reservation 71 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 39/day – about 12% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.2/10 with 3 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.4/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.7
Avis
Avis
6.2

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

Planning a car rental in Downtown? March is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 41 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 60. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 45

February

C$ 45

March

C$ 41

April

C$ 42

May

C$ 49

June

C$ 49

July

C$ 48

August

C$ 56

September

C$ 48

October

C$ 49

November

C$ 52

December

C$ 61

Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?

Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Oakland

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.4
Good
16 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

6.7
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Avis

6.2
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Thrifty

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

6.0

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Oakland?

    The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Oakland is Chevrolet Spark. It costs C$ 59 per day on average to rent a Chevrolet Spark in this area of the city, which is 13% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Oakland?

    At the moment, rental cars cost C$ 59/day on average in Downtown, Oakland. Recently, users have found prices as low as C$ 60/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 20 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 64+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 64+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 94+

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