Introduction
Where to eat
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hayward has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hayward

If you’re looking for affordable options, Acqua E' Farina (22622 Main St) and Neumanali (742 B Street) are great picks.

When to visit Hayward

Hayward in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hayward in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

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 19 miles from Hayward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, 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 Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

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 19 miles from Hayward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Hayward

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Hayward

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 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 Days Inn by Wyndham Hayward Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hayward

Most booked hotels in Hayward

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 104 reviews)
$158+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 510 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn Oakland/Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 477 reviews)
$121+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1850 reviews)
$103+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1914 reviews)
$78+
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Marina Village Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 546 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Hayward

Renting a car in Hayward costs $64 per day, on average, or $321 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hayward is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hayward costs $64 per day, on average, or $321 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hayward is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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