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Top Tips for Renting a Van in Berkeley
- Booking Berkeley van rentals is a great way to explore the city. Van rentals are incredibly convenient when traveling with a large group of friends, families, or group travelers. They are also spacious, allowing you to bring luggage, camping gear, or camping equipment in the car. In addition, they’re reliable, and you can visit any attraction you’d like, including the Berkeley Art Museum, The Greek Theatre, or the Lawrence Hall of Science. You can easily travel to these locations without the hassle of catching the right bus at the right time, and no more steep fares outside your budget.
- When traveling to Berkeley, you will most likely arrive via Oakland International Airport. The airport offers an off-site car-rental center. Upon arrival, you can take the shuttle bus, which operates between terminals every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. The shuttle takes you from the terminals to the rental center. The car-rental center has several rental agencies, including Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Enterprise. They offer a wide range of van rentals, so you’re sure to get the ideal vehicle. Since most customers use the airport’s car-rental center, consider making early bookings to avoid waiting in line for hours during pick-up.
- Driving in Berkeley, you’ll need to have some driving laws in mind to avoid getting in trouble with your rental van. First, always follow the three-second rule and avoid following vehicles too closely to avoid rear-end collisions. Avoid distracted driving, including driving while using phones, eating, or talking to passengers. A yellow light means you slow down and prepare to stop; exceeding the road’s designated speed limit is dangerous and illegal.
- Rush hour is the worst time for auto accidents. The city’s rush hour typically peaks between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. It’s recommended that you avoid driving during the city’s rush hour. However, if you must drive during these hours, avoid Highway 13, Shattuck, Telegraph, University, San Pablo, Solano, Ashby, Alcatraz, and College Avenue. Consider diving on other highways during these rush hours.
- Book your van rental in Berkeley at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- February is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Berkeley, with prices around $82 per day. The most expensive month is July, with average prices of $176 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Berkeley
Which is the best rental location to get van rentals in Berkeley?
The best location to get Berkeley van rentals is the airport, because the airport features numerous car-rental agencies. The more rental agencies there are, the greater the chance you have to get the ideal rental van. Plus, most car-rental companies at the airport operate 24/7. You can find services regardless of the time you arrive in or depart from the city. Car-rental agencies that do not operate 24/7 offer drop-box services for self-pickup and drop-off.
What are the best places to park van rentals in Berkeley?
Berkeley provides off-street as well as street-parking options. Street parking in the city is usually clearly marked. Off-street parking includes mall parking, hotel parking, and public garages. Malls and hotels only allow you to park your van if you’re using their services. However, if you need reliable and safe parking options, consider parking your van rentals in one of the city’s public garages. These include Center Street Parking, Allston Way, Oxford, Ampco System Parking, and the Telegraph-Channing Garage. These public garages offer enough parking spaces for rental vans, and you won’t have to worry about minor accidents and scratches that are more likely when parking on the street.
What are the best van rental brands to book in Berkeley?
The best brand of rental vans in Berkeley is Chrysler. Chrysler offers comfortable, practical, sleek models like Pacifica and Voyager. These models let you choose between V6 or plug-in hybrids. They can also be equipped with all-wheel drive to drive on any terrain in the city. In addition, these vehicles offer ample cargo capacity that allows you to bring any luggage on board. These can also carry up to seven passengers. These models are ideal for any trip—long road trips or short drives.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
Berkeley Van Rental Company Reviews All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
7.6
Good
Read 6 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Berkeley
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Lobsang, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
6.4 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2020
Cons:
Upon dropping off the car, I was charged a higher amount than was on my original receipt. The receptionists at the dropoff location couldn't adequately explain why. They thought it was some insane reason like I picked up the car 10 minutes before my appointed time of noon on a Thursday...and that changed my rate somehow? I had to call Budget customer service to resolve it. Turns out they upcharged me for a sedan when I had reserved a compact car. I had nothing to do with that. I reserved a compact car and paid for a compact car. I just took whatever the hell car they gave me at the pickup location. The associate on the phone promised to refund me the difference.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
Read 8 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Berkeley
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact SUV
6.0 Okay
Alexander, Feb 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
DeeperThanAtlantis7, Mar 2021
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Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Super easyCons:
A hybrid2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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I got a text from Enterprise saying that there were no cars available from the location that was closest to me. Even though I reserved it through Kayak stating that the car that I reserved was available. Sucks. I canceled the reservation, went elsewhere.Hertz
7.0
Good
Read 9 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.1
One location in Berkeley
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
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Yes2.0 Poor
Antony, Oct 2020
Pros:
Nothing. Told me they didn’t haven’t care.Cons:
Not being extremely rude, and announce they have the right to cancel my reservation at Hertz if they don’t have cars even though it said they do online. Multiple other car agencies said they do not have cars available. Hertz said they did and the man at the desk was very rude and unhelpful.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Poor poor poor. Everything is poor.Avis
4.6
Mediocre
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
5.3
2 locations in Berkeley
Dollar
5.8
Fair
One location in Berkeley
Thrifty
5.8
Fair
One location in Berkeley
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Berkeley Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Car types | Van |
| Rental locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 12 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fox |