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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from AED 157

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 14/7 and drop-off date of 1/8. 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 8 June 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Oakland this past week from 38 hire locations out of 22 hire agencies. Prices for a Oakland small car hire start from AED 157/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 157+

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Compact

Compact

AED 157+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 157+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 162+

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SUV

SUV

AED 316+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 297+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 462+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 256+

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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 AED 242. Data was last updated on 8 June 2026.
Hyundai SonataAED 157/day
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Hyundai Sonata
Found 06/07/26
Suzuki SwiftAED 157/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 06/07/26
Fiat TipoAED 157/day
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A/C
Fiat Tipo
Found 06/07/26

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 AED 173/day – about 211% 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 7.3/10 with 40 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 67 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.7
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 AED 169. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 235 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 AED 169. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 235 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 169

February

AED 198

March

AED 209

April

AED 217

May

AED 235

June

AED 187

July

AED 202

August

AED 213

September

AED 198

October

AED 202

November

AED 195

December

AED 209

What car do most people hire in Oakland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Oakland are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire 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.

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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 8 June 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
40 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

6.7
Okay
67 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

6.4
Okay
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
36 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

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

6.7
Okay
11 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Payless

6.4
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.1

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 8 June 2026.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Oakland for about AED 1,113 per week on 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Oakland, CA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Oakland, CA. Deals were last updated on 8 June 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 Electric being the cheapest (AED 50+).

Electric

Electric

AED 50+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 62+

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