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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.2 rating), Hertz (7.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Oakland.

What are petrol prices like in Oakland?

The average price of petrol in Oakland is Rp 15,159.18/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 682,163 and Rp 985,346 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 43% to make it a great deal in Oakland. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Oakland according to Cheapflights users.

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

January

Rp 606,366

February

Rp 690,584

March

Rp 690,584

April

Rp 791,645

May

Rp 976,924

June

Rp 1,077,985

July

Rp 1,128,516

August

Rp 1,061,142

September

Rp 943,237

October

Rp 909,550

November

Rp 791,645

December

Rp 825,332

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

Top rental agencies in Oakland, CA

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

Fox

5.8

Fair

153 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2024

When I arrived the Fox did not have the car I requested so they gave me a much larger car. I also got charged for many more things and the overall cost was much for higher than I was expecting or signed up for in the booking time. Also the sales associate was most likely high during pick up and continuously kept trying to sell me on different items and was going in circles, but also had very little knowledge about the rental and the area in which he works. I will personally never be using FOX again because I felt I was cheated out of the booking price and the experience was overall very poor.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

The best ever. i have no idea what all the bad reviews are about

2.0

Poor|Jan 2021

Custumer service in location pick up really need to be change in total, people there look like they don’t know what custumer service is, plus the 45mi to an hour that you have to wait for the pickup, my first time using this company and never I’ll rent a car again from them.

Definitely Custumer service is the worst they have.

4.4

Mediocre|May 2020

Mrs. Dana Was Great At Counter

Everything From Customer Service To Answer You Phone's For Customers When They Need Help And Renting Cleaned And Washed Vehicle during The Corona Epidemic And No One Has Called Back To Me Yet I Will Just Dispute With My Credit Card Company

1 out of 51

Hertz

7.2

Good

55 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was fine!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The volume control on the stereo did not work the car was barely 3000 miles on it. Also, the trans shift in drive position came into your hand which means the lever came loose out. This is a serious safety hazard that Hertz should’ve checked.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

The staff was very friendly and the process of getting the car was super quick.

4.4

Mediocre|Nov 2020

The staff at the office on Broadway were helpful and courteous. The customer support folks on the phone were unhelpful and, sadly, a terrible experience. My partner was crying in frustration. That bad. The car was clean on the outside, but bug spattered on the outside. Trying to change the credit card used was impossible over the phone.

The way you charge for extras is a poor experience. The pack of flexibility around rental changes is difficult. I rent cars on the regular for work and hertz is always my last choice. It’s always a poor experience. I swore again after this last rental that I’d never do hertz again.

1 out of 19

Budget

6.8

Okay

74 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Pick up was very difficult they had no work experience and dropped off was too far from LAX international airport.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Got my Mustang

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Intended to book for Oakland Airport. Somehow got booked for an off airport location 20 miles away and closing 1 hr after my arrival on a Saturday. BL: after a $25 Uber, I found myself stranded in Oakland and unable to book a reservation with Budget (no vehicles available at the airport location). Very frustrating experience.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Really bad service at Oakland airport. Do not recommend location

1 out of 25

Thrifty

6.3

Okay

43 reviews•2 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

11 reviews•5 locations

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Alamo

8.2

Very Good

5 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Alamo didn’t have the car I booked when we flew into Oakland airport at 8:30pm. We had booked a full sized suv 4 months prior and they had sold out . They advised us to come back the next day so we drive 2 hours to our already confirmed hotel and then the next morning 2 hours back to alamo only to be told that they didn’t have a full sized suv available because they were sold out. There were about 25 full sized SUV’s on their lot when they told us this but they said they were reserved for other customers who had booked full sized. Blew my mind. We turned in our car and went to Avis where they gave us a 4 runner for a fraction of what our full sized suv through Alamo had cost.

1 out of 2

Europcar

7.7

Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Avis

6.3

Okay

17 reviews•3 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Oakland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.2 rating), Hertz (7.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Oakland.
What are petrol prices like in Oakland?
The average price of petrol in Oakland is Rp 15,159.18/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 682,163 and Rp 985,346 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Oakland for the best price?
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 43% to make it a great deal in Oakland. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Oakland?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Oakland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
What car do most people hire in Oakland?
Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Oakland according to Cheapflights users.

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