Hayward car rentals from $28/day

Car rentals in Hayward are often utilized to navigate throughout the entire Bay Area, so the recommended vehicle is an economy or compact car. A smaller vehicle will allow you to navigate the tight streets of San Francisco, keep up with traffic on the many interstates, and take advantage of the efficient fuel economy as you take in the shores of San Francisco Bay.

Since 2015, the city of Hayward has been pushing strict enforcement of speed limits with the slogan "It’s a speed limit, not a suggestion." When you see a posted speed limit, do not expect much forgiveness from law enforcement if you choose to go over. Residential streets generally have 25mph limits, with major streets, such as Huntwood Avenue or Tennyson Road, posting limits of 40mph to 45mph.

Parking in downtown Hayward is completely free. There are eight City of Hayward lots and two parking garages. Although all 1,689 spots are free, they have a variety of time limits depending on their proximity to different businesses. Parking structures are found on Mission Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard, with plenty more dispersed throughout the downtown area.

On average a rental car in Hayward costs $50 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 Hayward found in the last 2 weeks is $35.

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 Hayward costs $116 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Hayward costs $201 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Hayward costs $60 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Hayward.

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

Drunk driving charges include probation, suspension of your driver's license for up to six months, six months in jail, and a $1000 fine. However, you risk more consequences if found drunk driving for a second time.

When driving your rental car, you cover a distance of 17 miles (28km) if you go via CA-92 E OR US-101 S. It takes you about 20min to get to the city center.