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Cheap Car Hire in Oakland, California from AED 197

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 26/3. 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 10 March 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 AED 197/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 203+

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Compact

Compact

AED 197+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 199+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 231+

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SUV

SUV

AED 594+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 366+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 533+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 289+

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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 336. Data was last updated on 10 March 2026.
Kia ForteAED 197/day
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A/C
Kia Forte
Found 03/09/26
BMW 2 Series Active TourerAED 199/day
5
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A/C
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
Found 03/09/26
Suzuki SwiftAED 203/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 03/09/26

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 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 158/day – about 200% 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 43 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 72 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.7
Fox
Fox
6.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.1

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

At Oakland, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just AED 158. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 213 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 March, with an average daily rate of just AED 158. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 213 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 158

April

AED 176

May

AED 198

June

AED 184

July

AED 202

August

AED 213

September

AED 198

October

AED 206

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: Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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 March 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
43 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

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

6.5

Value

6.3

Fox

6.5
Okay
59 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
40 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
4 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

6.1
Okay
16 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

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 March 2026.

  • 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 10 March 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 46+).

Electric

Electric

AED 46+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 47+

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