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Cheap Van Rentals in Berkeley
| Minivan | $40/day |
| Passenger van | $42/day |
| Passenger van | $48/day |
| Passenger van | $77/day |
| Minivan | $60/day |
| Minivan | $45/day |
| Passenger van | $74/day |
| Passenger van | $121/day |
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.
- 25% of our users found a van rental in Berkeley for $101 or less
- Book your van rental in Berkeley at least 3 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 November, with average prices of $161 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.
How much does a van rental cost in Berkeley?
On average a van rental in Berkeley costs $128 per day.
Which car rental companies in Berkeley rent vans?
Car rental companies in Berkeley that rent vans include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.
How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Berkeley?
On average a van in Berkeley costs $893 per week ($128 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Berkeley?
On average a van in Berkeley costs $3,829 per month ($893 per week) to rent.
Berkeley Van Rental Company Reviews
Budget
7.9
Good
32 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Berkeley
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
6.4 Okay
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.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Staff was very friendly and helpful!10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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easy and clean carCons:
N/a10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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The manager of this location is very friendly and helpful. Together with his colleague they made the pick-up and drop-off processes quite easy and smooth.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Good
96 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.2
4 locations in Berkeley
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
Super easyCons:
A hybrid2.0 Poor
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.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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Did not have any vehicles available when I showed up, had to rent a vehicle through Budget, have not issued a refund yet.Hertz
7.2
Good
56 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
7.2
One location in Berkeley
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Yes2.0 Poor
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
Aug 2020
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Poor poor poor. Everything is poor.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2019
Pros:
Absolutely nothing was positive about this experience.Cons:
The Albany Hertz: horribly understaffed with TERRIBLE service. Car rentals usually require some amount of patience, but this place is horrible. The phone rings off the hook, the wait is at least an hour, and they are totally understaffed.2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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NothingCons:
Everything4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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I rented a car from Wednesday thru Sunday for a specific amount of money. When I picked up the car I was told they were closed Sunday and I would be charged for an extra day till Monday. They said if I had a problem to take it up with the on line place I rented it with.Avis
5.9
Fair
19 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.4
2 locations in Berkeley
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Friendly service, nice vehicles10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Service at the location was excellent. Vehicle was excellent.6.4 Okay
Apr 2017
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We called corporate office to extend reservation, and they said we were all set. We had our doubts because the girl my boyfriend talked to seemed confused. When we called the local drop off location, the next day. they said they had no extension on file and charged us a late fee.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
Pros:
The staff upon pickup were very good. The car was clean and in good condition.Cons:
Returning was slow as there was only one employee who was staffing the desk, washing cars, and moving cars around the lot. This seems unfair both on the employee and customers waiting.2.0 Poor
Aug 2016
Cons:
I was not made aware that a credit card was needed for rentals nor that a soft credit report would be pulled.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2016
Pros:
Very nice proprietor. Very nice car (upgrade from what I'd reserved). Helpful orienting me to car controls.Cons:
Nothing I didn't like but I wish they didn't close so early on Saturday. Had to pay for an extra day because I couldn't get back from my trip by 1:00 PM and there was no option to leave the car and the keys.Thrifty
6.0
Okay
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One location in Berkeley
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Berkeley Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Car types | Van |
| Rental locations | 31 |
| Airport locations | 20 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Fox, Airport Van, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, NU Car |