Alameda car rentals from $36/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Alameda with a pick-up date of 5/23 and drop-off date of 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap car rentals in Alameda

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$36/day
Toyota Prius c car
Toyota Prius c
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$38/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$40/day
Honda Accord car
Honda Accord
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$41/day
Toyota Sienna car
Toyota Sienna
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$55/day
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque car
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$56/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$49/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$64/day
Mercedes-Benz GLE car
Mercedes-Benz GLE
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$79/day
Honda CR-V car
Honda CR-V
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$42/day
Subaru Crosstrek car
Subaru Crosstrek
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$52/day
Land Rover Discovery Sport car
Land Rover Discovery Sport
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$60/day
Subaru Forester car
Subaru Forester
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$65/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Payless

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

$59/day

Good deal

$40/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Alameda car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Alameda with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Alameda?

You should book your rental car in Alameda around 86 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Alameda?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Alameda are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6), Avis (0.0, 11 reviews), and Budget (0.0, 68 reviews).
Avis
Avis
Rated 0.0/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 0.0/10
Fox
Fox
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Alameda?

SUV rentals (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Alameda. SUV rentals in Alameda cost $74/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $51/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Alameda?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Alameda is February at an average cost of $39/day. June is the most expensive month to rent a car in Alameda when prices are $65/day on average, which tends to be 27% above the yearly average rental price for Alameda.

What rental car company in Alameda has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 2 locations in Alameda, more than any other rental company.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Alameda

  • To gain movement flexibility to and from your destinations in Alameda, CA, you should consider renting a car from any of the several car rentals in Alameda. Unlike the Alameda public means of transport that follows fixed routes and schedules, your rented car from Alameda car rentals will allow you to conveniently traverse different parts of the city with minimum limitations on the route or the schedule. With your rented car, you will find it easy to access the Crown Memorial State Beach, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, and Alameda Theatre & Cineplex.
  • Most travelers flying in Alameda would land at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is located about 4.8 miles from the city center. For convenient movement within and outside Alameda, consider renting your car from any of the Alameda car rentals at OAK. Among the car rental agencies at OAK are; Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Dollar. All these car rental agencies are housed at the OAK’s car rental center. The center is located at 7600 Earhart Road, Oakland. From your arrival terminal, you will walk to the rental car shuttle waiting area to board your free Rental Car Shuttle buses to the car rental center.
  • When driving your rented car from the car rentals in Alameda through the Downtown San Francisco Bay Area, you will need to be very observant, careful, and attentive. During holidays and weekends, the area is full of international and local tourists. As they leisurely take a stroll down the sidewalks, they cross from one side to the other without considering an oncoming motorist. To avoid getting involved in accidents related to jaywalking, you should therefore consider maintaining reasonable speed and not exceeding the posted speed limits.
  • Common to any other city in the world, Alameda’s roads’ traffic flow varies. The city experiences both morning and evening rush or commute hours. Between 7 am, and 9 am, most roads heading to the city center face traffic snarl-ups. Between 5 pm and 7 pm, most roads heading away from the central business district report traffic jams. During holidays and weekends, the traffic flow on most roads would average be smooth. You will, however, still need to maintain the recommended speed limits on the major roads so as to avoid confrontations with law enforcement agencies. For your movement convenience, you may need to reorganize your schedules so as to take advantage of the off-peak hours or consider using less congested feeder roads.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Alameda for $40 or less
  • Economy rental cars in Alameda are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Alameda

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Alameda?

    On average a rental car in Alameda costs $59 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Alameda found in the last 2 weeks is $28.

  • Which car rental companies are at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Europcar, Dollar, Avis and Thrifty.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Dollar, Avis, and Thrifty.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Alameda?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Alameda?

    A Premium car rental in Alameda costs $157 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Alameda?

    A Standard car rental in Alameda costs $133 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Alameda?

    A Compact car rental in Alameda costs $58 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Alameda?

    Most car rental providers in Alameda offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Alameda, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Alameda?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in Alameda.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Alameda?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Alameda?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Alameda so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Alameda?

    When renting your car from several car rentals in Alameda, you may consider your destinations or the number of people who would be using the car. If your destinations are located within the city center, then a compact car would serve the purpose. A compact car can be squeezed into limited parking lot spaces. If you are traveling with four or more people, a minibus or an SUV car type forms part of your options. With an SUV, you will, however, be forced to reserve some parking lot spaces.

  • What’s the speed limit in Alameda?

    To remain on the right side of the law when driving your rented car from the car rentals in Alameda, you will need to observe reasonable driving guidelines and speed limits. Unless otherwise posted, you will have to maintain a 65 mph speed limit on most highways, 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways, 25 mph speed limit on the major streets in Alameda, and 15 mph when driving through the alleys.

  • Where are the best places to park in Alameda?

    To benefit from free parking in Alameda, you may consider booking a hotel offering free onsite parking. If you fail to access one, you will be forced to budget for your rented car from the car rentals in Alameda’s parking in the metered parking lots. Among the parking lots to consider is the 713 Santa Clara Ave-based Alameda West End Lot.

Alameda car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

2 locations in Alameda

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Locations in Alameda

2307 Blanding Ave Unit A

+1 510 523 5722

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

25 Embarcadero Cove

+1 510 532 0444

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

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7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 577 6360

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

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10.0 Wonderful

Dale, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The license plate was rattling on the car while driving. Only screwed in on the top of the plate and no screws on the lower portion of the plate, which caused it to rattle at higher speeds or going over rougher roads or bumps.

2.0 Poor

Helen, Jan 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
I reserved my car months ago with Avis and I even called that morning to confirm it. By the time I went to pick up my car at 3pm my scheduled pick up time, the front desk told me that there’s no car for me to pick up. They offered us 2 SUVs instead of one 12 seat passenger van. We asked if they can help check if other nearby Avis has the 12 passenger van. She just throw me the customer service line and said they don’t have access to other Avis. Not helpful at all and they don’t even care if they ruin your plan. We understand things happen but at least you call us ahead of time so we have time to find alternative.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Good value, good price, which is most important. Also easy to deal with.

2.0 Poor

Susan, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
terrible Got a giant pick-up truck. Supplier‘s choice!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I could have been told about their policy of requiring a flight number to book

9.2 Wonderful

Dawn, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off staff in Modesto was really nice.

Cons:

Car rental companies consistently want to up sell, and push their own insurance.

1 out of 4

Budget

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

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Locations in Alameda

7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 729 5021

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

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Luxury

KAYAK
Booked with Kayak. Budget gave my (already reserved) rental away.

2.0 Poor

David, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Dangerous car, deceptive advertising, incompetent and inaccessible personel.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Excellent. Well done

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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

2.0 Poor

Sergio, Oct 2022

KAYAK
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

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

1 out of 23

Fox

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

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7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 254 4410

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

Mike, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Better value than Hertz or Dollar.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

better explanation of toll fees upront

8.0 Very good

peter, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Slow check in

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly service. No wait. New car.

Cons:

Assistance in finding vehicle

1 out of 50

Goldcar Rental SP

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

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Locations in Alameda

7600 Earhart Rd Car Rental Center Oakland Ca

+1 510 254 4410

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Hertz

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

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7600 Earhart Road, Suite 1

+1 510 633 4300

Monday00:00 - 00:0006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 00:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
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2.0 Poor

Rahul, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
My car was not available

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

KAYAK
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

KAYAK

Pros:

Super easy drop off. Very friendly employees!

Cons:

Website a little overwhelming.TMI

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

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.

1 out of 12

National

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

Locations in Alameda

7600 Earhart Rd

+1 833 659 1912

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59

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Payless

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

from$48/day

Locations in Alameda

7600 Earhart Road

+1 510 638 1000

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

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2.0 Poor

Junah, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
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

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Alameda

Locations in Alameda

Oakland Airport. On-airport. Oakland International Airport. 7600 Earhart Road, Car Rental Center.

+1 510 254 4410

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

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One location in Alameda

Locations in Alameda

7600 Earhart Road

+1 914 368 0091

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59

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Everything you need to know for your car rental in Alameda

Alameda car rental information

Pick-up locationAlameda
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV
Rental locations2
Airport locations1
Popular agenciesTuro

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