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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 5 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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hayward in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 20m.

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 Payless, 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 20m.

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 Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Hayward

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Hayward

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,211 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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, 537 reviews)
$174+
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Hampton Inn Oakland/Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$130+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 91 reviews)
$138+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 491 reviews)
$118+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1815 reviews)
$93+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1784 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Hayward

Renting a car in Hayward costs $53 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hayward costs $53 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Hayward

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

Intermediate SUV
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