Oakland

Cheap Car Rentals in Oakland, CA from C$ 40

Oakland, CA, United States
4 Oct — 11 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Oakland, CA, United States
Wed 4/10
Noon
Wed 11/10
Noon

Oakland, CA car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.49

Average price per day

C$ 49

Cheapest price per day

C$ 39

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

January

C$ 53

February

C$ 71

March

C$ 74

April

C$ 72

May

C$ 72

June

C$ 76

July

C$ 79

August

C$ 76

September

C$ 72

October

C$ 85

November

C$ 72

December

C$ 79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Oakland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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.

Popular car types in Oakland, CA

In Oakland, there are 33 active rental locations from 21 car rental companies. Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Oakland in the past week - currently priced from C$ 40/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Oakland, CA

Small Cars

C$ 50 - C$ 100

All Car Types

C$ 80 - C$ 114

To rent a Small car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 76/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 100/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 85/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 99/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 161/day). In fact, December is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Large car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 95/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 125/day). In fact, October is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a SUV car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 115/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 144/day). In fact, May is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Van car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 91/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 196/day). In fact, April is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Luxury car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Oakland Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible car in Oakland, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 131/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Oakland, the United States (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 235/day). In fact, December is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Oakland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Oakland, renting a Convertible car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota YarisC$ 40/day
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Honda CivicC$ 40/day
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Mazda Mazda2C$ 46/day
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Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Oakland, including Hertz, Budget and Thrifty. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

7.2
Good
162 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Budget

6.8
Okay
135 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
117 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.9

Fox

5.9
Fair
274 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.8
Okay
75 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Avis

6.8
Okay
33 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Alamo

35 reviews1 location

Airport Van

1 location

Best Oakland, CA car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Oakland, CA recently found.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Oakland. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.

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$ 66/day when booking a rental car in Oakland. The best deal a user found was for C$ 53/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Oakland?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Oakland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (C$ 43/day), Budget (C$ 46/day), and Fox (C$ 46/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (7.2 rating), Avis (6.8 rating) and Budget (6.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Oakland.

What are gas prices like in Oakland?

The average gas price in Oakland is C$ 1.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 67 and C$ 96 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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$ 471 per week on average.

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

Renting your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 34% in Oakland - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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$ 2,018 if you consider booking with Budget. That price represents savings of 34% compared to the Oakland average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Oakland is on average C$ 2,018 (C$ 67/day).

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

C$ 77 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Oakland. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 60 per day.

What car do most people rent in Oakland?

The most popular car to rent while in Oakland is the Class Commercial Truck, which is a Standard vehicle.

Luxury car rentals in Oakland, CA

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Oakland, CA from the best rental car providers in the country.
Reserve a luxury car rental in Oakland by selecting one of these great deals available. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.

Van rentals in Oakland, CA

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Oakland, CA van rentals.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Oakland we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.

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