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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from S$ 32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Oakland with a pick-up date of 10-12 and drop-off date of 10-1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 20 November 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Oakland this past week from 34 hire locations out of 21 hire agencies. Prices for a Oakland small car hire start from S$ 32/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 32+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 33+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 37+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 38+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 40+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 87+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 77+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 98+

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Compare car rental deals in Oakland, CA by type

Here are the best Oakland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Oakland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Oakland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BYD e6S$ 32/day
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BYD e6
Found 11/19/25
Mazda Mazda3S$ 33/day
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Mazda Mazda3
Found 11/20/25

Best car rental deals found in Oakland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Oakland, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Oakland, CA with an average daily rate of S$ 55. Data was last updated on 20 November 2025.
BYD e6S$ 32/day
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BYD e6
Found 11/19/25
Mazda Mazda3S$ 33/day
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Mazda Mazda3
Found 11/20/25
Toyota Yaris CrossS$ 37/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross
Found 11/19/25

Cheapflights insights for Oakland car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Oakland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 51/day – about 2% less than the yearly average.

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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 7.4/10 with 45 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 72 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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

At Oakland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 46. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Oakland, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 46. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 46

February

S$ 53

March

S$ 53

April

S$ 63

May

S$ 70

June

S$ 67

July

S$ 72

August

S$ 77

September

S$ 70

October

S$ 73

November

S$ 64

December

S$ 63

What car do most people rent in Oakland?

Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder, for example) are the most popular in Oakland. Economy (Chevrolet Spark) and Intermediate (Honda Accord) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Oakland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Oakland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Oakland at 4.

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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 20 November 2025.

Hertz

7.4
Good
45 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
72 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Fox

6.3
Okay
79 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
43 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Avis

6.2
Okay
16 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Dollar

5.3
Fair
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

6.0

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 20 November 2025.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Oakland.

Car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on 20 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (S$ 32+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 32+

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Travelling to a place near Oakland?

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