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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hayward travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hayward

With a population of 144,186, Hayward is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hayward has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hayward

If you’re looking for affordable options, PLaYT (1036 B St) and Acqua E' Farina (22622 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Hayward

Hayward in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hayward in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hayward

Plane

When flying to Hayward, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hayward include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

The train station in Hayward is called Hayward, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hayward is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 20 miles from Hayward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Hayward, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hayward include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

The train station in Hayward is called Hayward, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hayward is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 20 miles from Hayward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Hayward

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Hayward

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hayward

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward Downtown and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakland Hayward.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hayward

Most booked hotels in Hayward

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$187+
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Hampton Inn Oakland/Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 467 reviews)
$131+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 88 reviews)
$145+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 484 reviews)
$124+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1759 reviews)
$86+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1813 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Hayward

Renting a car in Hayward costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Hayward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hayward costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Hayward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Hayward

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate SUV
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