Hayward car hire

Car rentals in Hayward are often utilized to navigate throughout the entire Bay Area, so the recommended vehicle is an economy or compact car. A smaller vehicle will allow you to navigate the tight streets of San Francisco, keep up with traffic on the many interstates, and take advantage of the efficient fuel economy as you take in the shores of San Francisco Bay.

Since 2015, the city of Hayward has been pushing strict enforcement of speed limits with the slogan "It’s a speed limit, not a suggestion." When you see a posted speed limit, do not expect much forgiveness from law enforcement if you choose to go over. Residential streets generally have 25mph limits, with major streets, such as Huntwood Avenue or Tennyson Road, posting limits of 40mph to 45mph.

Parking in downtown Hayward is completely free. There are eight City of Hayward lots and two parking garages. Although all 1,689 spots are free, they have a variety of time limits depending on their proximity to different businesses. Parking structures are found on Mission Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard, with plenty more dispersed throughout the downtown area.

On average a car hire in Hayward costs £39 per day.

The average price of fuel in Hayward is £2.54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £30 and £41, depending on the car size.

Mini (Class Minivan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hayward.

Car hire companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Fox, Thrifty, Europcar and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Thrifty, Europcar and National.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Hayward costs £58 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Hayward costs £91 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Hayward costs £36 per day, on average.

In Hayward, cars are most frequently hired at Fox 7600 Earhart Road (9 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Hayward offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Hayward, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.