Berkeley car rentals from $25/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.

On average a rental car in Berkeley costs $48 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 Berkeley found in the last 2 weeks is $32.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Fox, Sixt, Avis, Thrifty and Kyte.

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

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

A Premium car rental in Berkeley costs $141 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Berkeley costs $127 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Berkeley costs $165 per day, on average.

In Berkeley, cars are most frequently rented at Fox 7600 Earhart Road (10 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Berkeley.

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

After getting your rental car at the San Francisco International Airport, it takes about 35min or so to drive to downtown Berkeley. First, drive north along the US 101-N, then take a right on I-80 E and cross over the bridge. Finally, turn right on University Avenue.

No, the downtown Berkeley train station doesn’t have any car rentals available on-site. However, there is an Avis Car Rental about 5 mins walk southeast of the station. Additionally, there is a Toyota Rent a Car location about 10 mins walk south of the station.