Hayward car rentals

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 $62 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 $25.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($43/day) and Enterprise ($58/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 20519 Mission Blvd. 94541 (2 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Hayward is $3.97 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $48 and $64, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hayward.

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

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

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

A Intermediate car rental in Hayward costs $25 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Hayward costs $32 per day, on average.

A Full-size car rental in Hayward costs $37 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Hayward costs $437 per week ($62 per day).

On average a rental car in Hayward costs $1,874 per month ($62 per day).

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 2 car rental agencies in Hayward.

Some car rental companies in Hayward 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 Dollar

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!).

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.