With a population of 144,186, Hayward is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hayward has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, PLaYT (1036 B St) and Acqua E' Farina (22622 Main St) are great picks.
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 Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 41m.
The train station in Hayward is called Hayward, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakland Hayward and Quality Inn Hayward.
Renting a car in Hayward costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Hayward is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$25/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day
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