Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Car Hire / Rental

(Oakland, California - CA, USA)

Conveniently situated close San Francisco, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is situated in the Alameda County area of California. A large number of Californian destinations are within easy reach of the airport. Business and leisure visitors often require hire cars when first arriving, creating a high demand for rental vehicles at the airport. Many of the world's best known and most reputable companies are represented at Oakland.

If you require a rental car during your stay in Oakland, we recommend that you arrange it ahead of your arrival at the airport, which usually guarantees the best price. Child seats can also be hired for a small charge. When hiring cars at Oakland Airport, most rental agencies will require payment by credit card and expect drivers to be at least 25.

Speed limits in Oakland, USA
Urban areas: 30 mph / 48 kph
Open roads: 65 mph / 105 kph
Motorways / highways: 70 mph / 113 kph

Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Oakland

The Oakland area is easy to drive around, with San Francisco being connected to the east by the Bay Bridge, and Union City, Fremont and San Jose all to the south, off the I-880 interstate. The most popular parking garages in the city are located along Broadway, Franklin Street, Telegraph Avenue, Webster Street and Harrison Street.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) Car Rental Companies

The following car rental companies have representatives at Oakland Airport and their desks are concentrated at the Rental Car Center, which is located away from the terminal buildings. A shuttle service operates between both terminals and the center.

Avis Auto Rental
Budget
Dollar Rent-a-Car
Enterprise
Fox
Hertz
National
Thrifty Car Rental