Berkeley car rentals

Some car rental companies in Berkeley which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Avis

On average a rental car in Berkeley costs $77 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise ($67/day) and Hertz ($74/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1061 San Pablo Ave. 94706-2225 (2 miles from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Berkeley are Enterprise (8.3, 130 reviews), and Hertz (7.0, 92 reviews).

The average gas price in Berkeley is $4.65 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $56 and $74, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Jeep Wrangler or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Berkeley.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Hertz, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Fox, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Advantage, Sixt, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and Alamo.

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

A Intermediate car rental in Berkeley costs $37 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Berkeley costs $40 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Berkeley costs $47 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Berkeley costs $537 per week ($77 per day).

On average a rental car in Berkeley costs $2,301 per month ($77 per day).

The roads in Berkeley are more than large enough to accommodate all sizes of vehicles from SUVs to sedans. That being said, there are some neighborhoods with smaller streets; for the most part, however, they aren’t an issue. Additionally, parking is another thing to keep in mind as in the most popular parts of town, larger cars may be difficult to find parking spots large enough for.

Drivers can expect residential speed limits in Berkeley to range from 25 to 35 mph, while on larger roads the speed limit goes up to 50 mph and even up to 65 mph on motorways. On highways and interstates, drivers will see speed limits ranging from 65 to 70 mph.

Streetside parking can be very difficult to find in the central areas of Berkeley, especially during the peak hours of the work week. Aside from streetside parallel parking, parking garages are the main option available. In general, the garages are your best bet for parking, particularly if you are planning on to a more popular area. Drivers can usually expect to pay around $2.00 - $3.00 per hour for parking.

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!).