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Budget car rental prices in Oakland

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₪139/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₪136/day
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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₪139/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₪136/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

7600 Earhart Road
Compact

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Oakland

  • One of the best ways to explore this Northern California city and all of its surrounding attractions is to book Budget car rentals in Oakland. If you plan to navigate through the city and its urban areas, a compact or midsize car can be practical for maneuvering through traffic and finding parking in tighter spaces. For a more comfortable and spacious experience, especially if you have a group or significant luggage, consider renting an SUV or a minivan. If you're looking for a more luxurious or stylish ride, ask about premium or luxury car options that can enhance your overall experience.
  • Budget Car Rental provides a loyalty rewards program known as Budget Fastbreak, offering fantastic advantages for those who book Budget car rentals in Oakland. Fastbreak members can accrue rewards points with each qualifying rental, which are redeemable for free rental days, providing an opportunity to save on future rentals. The program offers flexibility with no blackout dates, allowing for convenient trip planning. Fastbreak members also benefit from an exclusive service counter, minimizing wait times and ensuring priority service during the rental process.
  • When you book Budget car rentals in Oakland, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the company's cancellation policy. If you decide to cancel, Budget will process a credit to your original payment card within about seven business days. It's worth noting that canceling a prepaid reservation before picking up the rental may result in a processing fee. Additionally, returning the vehicle early, before the initially scheduled return date, does not qualify for a payment refund.
  • To enhance your rental experience in Oakland, Budget Car Rental offers various add-ons and extras. You have the option to rent a GPS navigation system, facilitating navigation around Oakland and its surroundings. For those traveling with children, child safety seats suitable for different age groups are available, ensuring the safety and comfort of young passengers. Budget Car Rental also provides different fuel options, including prepaying for a full tank of gas with the flexibility to return the car empty or refill the tank yourself before returning the vehicle.
  • Book your rental car from Budget in Oakland at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Compact rental cars from Budget in Oakland are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Oakland

  • Where can I find Budget locations in Oakland?

    Without a doubt, one of the most popular places to pick up a Budget rental car is the Oakland Airport (OAK) since so many travelers arrive here on aby air. If you are already in Oakland and you want to pick up a rental, a better choice than his back to the airport is to pick it up at one of the two locations in the city including the one at 121 98th Avenue or the one at 2428 Webster Street, which sits right in the heart of downtown Oakland.

  • What are some benefits of choosing Budget in Oakland?

    Budget rental car prides itself on having some of the most competitive prices for rental cars in any marketplace, including Oakland. They have a fleet of very reliable and well-maintained vehicles, meaning renters can assure themselves of having a hassle-free driving experience during a trip to Oakland. The staff at Budget has great insight into Oakland and the surrounding areas, making it quite beneficial for renters to use Budget when they are visiting the Oakland area for the first time.

  • Where should I park my rental in Oakland?

    When exploring downtown areas or commercial districts, you'll encounter metered street parking. Pay attention to posted regulations, time limits, and payment requirements, as they may vary. While metered parking may incur fees of about $2.00 per hour, many street parking spaces are free in certain areas. Additionally, downtown Oakland provides public parking lots and garages with hourly rates ranging from approximately $4.00 to $10.00 per hour. If you plan to visit popular locations like the waterfront or specific attractions, designated parking areas with varying fees may be available.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Oakland?

    Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Oakland.

  • How many car rental locations does Budget have in Oakland?

    Budget has 3 rental locations in Oakland. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Oakland

Overall Rating6.8 OkayBased on 138 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.5

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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2.0
Booked with Kayak. Budget gave my (already reserved) rental away.Reviewed 2025 Mar 12
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2.0
Dangerous car, deceptive advertising, incompetent and inaccessible personel.Reviewed 2025 Feb 10
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10.0
Excellent. Well doneReviewed 2024 Jun 30
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10.0
The agent at the pickup counter was delightful, friendly and expeditious. Same for drop off experience!Reviewed 2022 Oct 23
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2.0
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.Reviewed 2022 Oct 20
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2.0
We didn’t like your service I will never do it againReviewed 2022 Oct 05
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2.0
Car needed a wash, needed air in tires, inside of windshield was dirty, rear tag expired as of June, insurance card and registration expiredReviewed 2022 Sept 29
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10.0
Excellent price and good serviceReviewed 2022 May 28
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8.0
Pros:Plenty of room inside the truck.Reviewed 2021 May 24
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10.0
Cons:Lines were too long, not enough people workingReviewed 2021 May 22
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2.0
Pros:The free airport shuttleCons:Customer service was awful. The truck smelt of weed and was badly damaged on all sides. The truck only had 19k miles on the odometer and the engine was tinny and the suspension is busted.Reviewed 2021 May 06
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2.0
Pros:I actually had a very bad experience. The worst nightmare for anyone, especially when. You book a week ahead of pick up and looking for to you trip, and then you get told we don't have what you want and may not have it until after the long weekend, after waiting for more then an hour. They told me to speak to the manager, even more rude. The car I was waiting for was waiting outside for 45 minutes, the manager took another customer who ahead turned up 5 minutes ago, where I had been waiting for an hour. I have nothing against any race, but am Indian and the customer was white. This manager took the customer to the car and the customer didn't want it, so at this point I was getting mad and calling other companies, the manager came back and said I have a car for you. Now where did the car come from??? I called enterprise they had something waiting, but this manager was very rude and didn't have any apology or anything. I went with him to finish of the final paper work he wanted all the payment up front. Normally you would pay on return. In the end I just walked out of here. The worst place for customer service. I think he was racist.Cons:Improve everything about having self respect and respect everyoneReviewed 2021 Apr 07
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Oakland?

Address

7600 Earhart Road

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

Phone

+1 510 729 5021

Address

121 98th Avenue

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 510 733 9590

Address

2428 Webster Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 510 272 9626
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