Car hire at Oakland Airport from £16/day

Nissan Versa

or similar SMALL

£27/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar MEDIUM

£29/day

Class Standard Car

or similar MEDIUM

£31/day

Nissan Altima

or similar LARGE

£19/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar VAN

£35/day

Chevrolet Tahoe

or similar SUV

£43/day

Dodge Charger

or similar LARGE

£27/day

Audi A4

or similar LUXURY

£39/day

Ford Mustang Convertible

or similar CONVERTIBLE

£41/day

Kia Sportage

or similar SUV

£16/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

£17/day

Ford EcoSport

or similar SUV

£20/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar SUV

£24/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

You can conveniently get a car rental at Oakland Airport at any time because the Rental Car Center runs 24h a day. Besides the daily working hours, you can make special requests for after-hours services, allowing you to pick up or drop off the vehicle overnight. In such cases, the car remains in your responsibility until the company completes a satisfactory check-in of your car rental.
Many companies at Oakland Airport car rental center incorporate hygiene maintenance with enhanced cleaning services, including disinfecting high-touch places. You can also enjoy free cancellation policies from different providers to improve your convenience when dealing with emergencies. Getting a car rental at the airport enables you to connect to areas within and around the city with ease, even for first-time visitors. Additionally, you can efficiently manage your time and avoid sitting in Bay Area traffic via public transportation, making it more comfortable to move around Oakland for business or leisure.
You can conveniently return your car to the rental office at Oakland Airport since all the companies offer the same pick-up and drop-off points. The Rental Car Center sits on Earhart Road, which you can access from the city center in approximately 15min via I-880S and Hegenberger Road. You can find blue signs when you approach the airport that led you to the Rental Car Return area.
Most freeways in the Bay Area have rush hours in the mornings and evenings when people are commuting to and from work, requiring you to depart earlier or later to avoid inconveniences. Notably, some routes like Interstate 580 that links to Interstate 880 can have more congestion in the early evening. Hence, you want to plan your drive when picking up or returning the car rental at Oakland Airport with the rush hours in mind for accurate time management.
Book your car hire at Oakland Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

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How can you get to the rental car offices at Oakland Airport?
The Rental Car Center is about 10min away from the terminals at the airport's North Field. Upon arrival, you can exit the baggage claim area and reach it using the Rental Car Shuttle, running between the terminals and center. The bus is accessible around the fourth curb in front of Terminal 1 and 2, leaving approximately every 10min.
What services can you get at the car rental center at Oakland Airport?
You can find self-service kiosks that let you directly check-in without needing the rental counter service. In addition, you can quickly receive a receipt-sized rental agreement that you can present with your driver's license at the exit booth when driving out in the rented vehicle. The Rental Car Center has drop boxes for the different companies in the return area, aiding you when dropping off your car after hours.
Which car rental offices offer the most convenience at Oakland Airport?
The Rental Car Center's proximity to the terminals enhances your convenience when getting a car rental at Oakland Airport. Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Alamo, and Thrifty are some of the most convenient rental companies at the airport, offering free cancellation and enhanced cleaning. Moreover, you can avoid long waits and skip the counter using the Fastbreak or Accelerated Check-in policy given by certain companies like Budget and Alamo.
What documentation do you need to get services from Oakland's rental car center?
Most companies at Oakland Airport's Rental Car Center require you to be at least 21 years to get a vehicle, with drivers aged between 21 and 24 incurring an underage surcharge. They must also possess an approved credit card and a valid driving license. Notably, the license must include your photograph because most car rental companies do not accept digital licenses. International travelers can obtain Oakland Airport car rental services by showing a valid foreign license with an optional International Driver's Permit (IDP). However, the IDP is compulsory for translation purposes when the foreign driving license uses a non-Latin-based alphabet.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Oakland Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Fox (£14/day), Alamo (£28/day) and Thrifty (£28/day).
What is the best car hire company at Oakland Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Oakland Airport are Hertz (7.5, 82 reviews), Budget (6.9, 130 reviews), and Thrifty (6.3, 67 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Oakland Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Oakland Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

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Budget

6.9

Okay

Read 66 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.6

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 729 5021

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Luxury

Excellent. Well done

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

The agent at the pickup counter was delightful, friendly and expeditious. Same for drop off experience!

2.0 Poor

Sergio, Oct 2022

The lied me. The agent sold me an upgrade that I didn't want. He didn't tell me anything about the upgrade, he just said that there was an error that would be solved when I return the car. Surprise: there wasn't any error and they regret to return the money because I signed the contract (that wasn't well explained). It's a scam. Don't rent a car here or in avis.

2.0 Poor

Irshad, Oct 2022

We didn’t like your service I will never do it again

10.0 Wonderful

Jane Hoffman, May 2022

Excellent price and good service

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Plenty of room inside the truck.

Fox

6.0

Okay

Read 161 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.1

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 254 4410

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very Good

Mike, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

People were great. The Fox lot is located in the back and to the left of the large rental car lot. This could’ve been explained better.

2.0 Poor

Philipp, Aug 2024

Compact

During the booking process Kayak just added besides my wish San Jose airport also Oakland airport. It was my bad that I did not check in detail prior to final booking but at the end I rented a car at a location, which I could not cancel or switch station. Money was wasted, therefore. I blame besides my own foolishness also the research form from kayak. Last car rental with kayak for me :(

8.0 Very Good

Marc, May 2021

Pros:

Staff was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Better value than Hertz or Dollar.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

better explanation of toll fees upront

8.0 Very Good

peter, May 2021

Cons:

Slow check in

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

Friendly service. No wait. New car.

Cons:

Assistance in finding vehicle

Hertz

7.5

Good

Read 35 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Road, Suite 1

+1 510 633 4300

Monday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Rahul, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

I had to wait for 3 and half hours after the schedule time for picking up my vehicle. And then when I finally got it, it was not the type of suv which I had paid for. I got a compact suv instead of the one I booked, which was an intermediate suv. And they did not even adjust the price. It was a bad experience in all.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

My car was not available

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

The check-in clerk was awesome very helpful and streamlined my drop off. Give that man a raise.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

Car was clean & in good condition. Excellent communication from everyone especially the manager Tess & the lady who checked us out at the gate, they could not have been friendlier or more helpful. One exception of when picking up the young lady did not seem to know we were covered for insurance & presented us with a bill for $99 she said which was for an extra day, we were not taking an extra day which was clearly stated on our rental voucher (which she did not want to see) I questioned the amount to be charged & this was amended immediately. Overall would definitely use this service again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Super easy drop off. Very friendly employees!

Cons:

Website a little overwhelming.TMI

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

The pickup was fairly smooth. The selection wasn't great.

Cons:

More selection would've been nice. Should've gone with Hertz or Avis.

Thrifty

6.3

Okay

Read 45 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.6

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Road

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Antonio, Jan 2025

Compact

The experience was good. On the other hand, I had selected an electric vehicle and I did not noticed that I had done so. I think Kayak should make this information more explicit or do not select electric vehicles by default without asking the client since for long distances an electric vehicle might be a problem.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Full-size SUV

My reservation was canceled..I had to get a car at a higher rate. Not happy about it

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

Waa denied my car that was completely pre paid at the counter

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

Pick up and drop off was simple enough. Car was clean and just what we needed. Price point was unbeatable. Will use thrifty again in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Habtewold, Apr 2024

Intermediate

Continue Doing a great job.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

Scheduled a pick up for 9 am. We called at 8 am to ensure our car was ready; they said it was. We arrived only to have them let us know that they were sold out and had been sold out since 6 am and we were lied to. We were told that we had to wait two and a half hours if not more. It wasn’t until we waited in a line of 20+ people to speak to the clerk that told us we could leave earlier if we took an E.V. The customer service at hertz was horrible and thrifty was better.

Payless

6.3

Okay

Read 25 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.5

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 638 1000

Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:00

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2.0 Poor

Junah, Oct 2024

Intermediate

They should rename themselves to PayMore. I received an extra charge of 112 dollars with no explanation or notice. It was apparently for gas even though I returned the car with a full tank. I was put on an hour long hold to dispute this. Waste of time and no respect for renters.

10.0 Wonderful

Nicole, May 2021

Pros:

Very easy to drop off

Cons:

I booked through a 3rd party and they accepted my reservation but when I arrived they said they were sold out for a few days. They were able to help me but stressed me out about it first. 3rd party should know exact inventory to prevent this.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Bad service didn't know I had to have a ticket

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

Sorry my bad. I screwed up. Will actually not fully my fault. I did indicate I wanted to rent from SFO airport and it also apparently gave me options for Oakland airport rentals and I rented a car from there without realizing. Duh! Will anyway it was nonrefundable and I'm screwed out of $140. So since kayak sent me a request via email for a review of my car rental it's fair to say it didn't go so well!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

I reserved the car and was scheduled to pick it up at 8PM. I showed up a little bit late, and I assume this would be no problem, because the Oakland Airport Rental Car Center is open 24 hours a day. When I got to the car rental center, no one was at the Payless desk, and another lady told me that Payless closes at 8PM. So why would I be allowed to reserve a car for pickup at the time that the desk closes? So anyway, I had to change my trip plans because I had no rental car.

6.0 Okay

Bernard, Mar 2021

Cons:

Grossly understaffed. No service at return. No record of return when I called next day. Under investigation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Oakland Airport

Locations in Oakland Airport

7600 Earhart Rd

+1 833 659 1911

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59