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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from S$ 38

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 6-7 and drop-off date of 13-7. 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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Oakland, CA car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Oakland, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.46

Average price per day

S$ 52

Cheapest price per day

S$ 38
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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 10 April 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Oakland this past week from 35 hire locations out of 22 hire agencies. Prices for a Oakland small car hire start from S$ 38/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 38+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 50+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 50+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 64+

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SUV

SUV

S$ 99+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 106+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 124+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 85+

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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$ 77. Data was last updated on 10 April 2026.
BYD e6S$ 38/day
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Mazda Mazda3S$ 50/day
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Found 04/09/26
Peugeot 3008S$ 50/day
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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.

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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 7.3/10 with 43 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.8
Fox
Fox
6.4
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$ 59. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 74 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$ 59. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 74 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$ 59

February

S$ 69

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 61

May

S$ 69

June

S$ 64

July

S$ 69

August

S$ 74

September

S$ 69

October

S$ 70

November

S$ 68

December

S$ 73

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 10 April 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
43 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.8
Okay
68 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Fox

6.4
Okay
52 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
39 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.5

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Avis

6.5
Okay
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.8

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 10 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Oakland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 52/day when booking a car hire in Oakland. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 49/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 4.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Oakland for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Oakland for about S$ 431 per week on average.

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

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

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Oakland can be found for S$ 1,845. You can find car rental deals for S$ 62 a day on average.

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 10 April 2026.
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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$ 50+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 58+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 50+

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