Oakland

Cheap Car Rentals in Oakland, CA from C$ 41

Driver's age: 25-65
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Oakland, CA car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.68

Average price per day

C$ 62

Cheapest price per day

C$ 41

Popular car types in Oakland, CA

In Oakland, there are 38 active rental locations from 22 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Oakland in the past week - currently priced from C$ 41/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 41+

Compact

Compact

C$ 45+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 45+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 45+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 67+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 43+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 49+

Best car rental deals found in Oakland

Nissan VersaC$ 41/day
Nissan Versa
Class VehicleC$ 43/day
Class Vehicle
Kia ForteC$ 45/day
Kia Forte

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Oakland, book about 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 77, which is about 26% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Oakland?

In Oakland, the most affordable rental car company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just C$ 30.48/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at C$ 32.54/day.

What is the best car rental company in Oakland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Oakland is Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 30 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 57 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 C$ 65 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 101. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 65

February

C$ 77

March

C$ 81

April

C$ 84

May

C$ 92

June

C$ 101

July

C$ 94

August

C$ 91

September

C$ 88

October

C$ 92

November

C$ 78

December

C$ 83

Which car rental 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.

Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

Hertz

7.5
Good
30 reviews•4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.7

Budget

6.7
Okay
57 reviews•3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Fox

6.0
Okay
31 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.7
Very good
3 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very good
8 reviews•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Avis

6.8
Okay
10 reviews•3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Payless

6.6
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
25 reviews•4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 62/day when booking a rental car in Oakland. The best deal a user found was for C$ 43/day from Fox, booked on Nov. 7.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Oakland for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car rental companies in Oakland, offering car rentals for around C$ 422 per week on average.

  • 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.

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

    Prices can be as low as C$ 1,809 if you consider booking with Fox. That price represents savings of 60% compared to the Oakland average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Oakland is on average C$ 1,809 (C$ 60/day).

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

    C$ 0 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Oakland. To save money, consider booking a Economy car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 0 per day.

Travelling to a place near Oakland?

Rent a car at Oakland if you plan to visit one of these locations
Santa Clara
Carmel-by-the-Sea
San Bruno
Burlingame
Roseville
Livermore
South San Francisco
Novato
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Modesto
Fremont
Vallejo

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