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 July
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hayward in July
Estimated hotel price
$103
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, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hayward

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americas Best Value Inn Hayward and Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward Downtown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hayward

Most booked hotels in Hayward

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$163+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 95 reviews)
$136+
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Hampton Inn Oakland/Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 470 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 498 reviews)
$102+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1819 reviews)
$87+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1806 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Hayward

Renting a car in Hayward costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hayward costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hayward, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Hayward

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate SUV
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