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Where to pick up near Hayward

Rental desks in Hayward have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Oakland Airport, 13 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Oakland Airport · 13 km Airport 9 $43 17 min
San Mateo East · 23 km City office 1 $144 18 min
Palo Alto El Camino Park · 26 km City office 1 $108 24 min
San Francisco Airport · 28 km Airport 11 $52 20 min
Palo Alto Charlestown Meadow · 29 km City office 1 $94 17 min
San Francisco Union Square · 32 km City office 2 $38 18 min
San Francisco Civic Center · 32 km City office 4 $131 19 min
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf · 33 km City office 1 $73 16 min
Sunnyvale 815 E El Camino Real · 35 km City office 5 $40 16 min
San Jose Airport · 36 km Airport 12 $46 18 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
San Jose South · 42 km City office 10 $49 19 min
San Jose Monticello/almaden · 45 km City office 1 $146 14 min
Mill Valley · 46 km City office 2 $82 16 min
San Jose · 48 km City office 1 $52 24 min

Car rental prices near Hayward by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Kia Rio 11 $46 $93
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric 12 $46 $96
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 12 $53 $121
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Dodge Challenger 11 $47 $107
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 11 $48 $101
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Audi Q3 9 $47 $83
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler 12 $55 $108
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer 11 $84 $164
SUV Ford Flex 2 $81
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 12 $74 $137
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford E350, Ford ClubWagon 6 $115 $184
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Passengervan 7 $162 $201
Luxury Dodge Challenger RT, Chrysler 300, Audi A4 9 $82 $127
Premium Nissan Maxima, Tesla Model 3, Cadillac XT6 10 $83 $155
Exotic Chevrolet Corvette 1 $414
Special Ford Flex 2 $125
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 10 $102 $188
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 10 $59 $117
Large truck Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado 4 $51 $89

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,578 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Hayward National

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Hayward Alamo

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Toyota Yaris rental car near Hayward Fox

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Hayward Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $52/day
Hyundai Accent rental car near Hayward Payless

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Kia Soul rental car near Hayward Payless

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Ford Focus rental car near Hayward Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $56/day
Ford Fiesta rental car near Hayward Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day

Car rental companies near Hayward

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 07:00–22:30 24 min wait Credit and debit cards
9.2
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

National at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, 94621 4557, CA
8336591912

Alamo

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 07:00–22:30 22 min wait Credit and debit cards
9.1
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, 94621 4557, CA
8336591913

Enterprise

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:30 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, 94621 4557, CA
8336591911

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 26 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $109/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 9.3

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available
  • Taxes and fees included in the price: about 46% of the base rate
  • Pay at the desk or prepay online

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat from $17 a day

Office

Sixt at San Francisco Airport
780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, 94128-3103, CA
+18887498227

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Hertz at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Road, Suite 1, Oakland, Ca, Oakland Ap, 94621, CA
5106334300

Avis

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–13:00 17 min wait Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, 94621, CA
510-577-6360

Dollar

Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 15 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Free tank
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Dollar at Oakland Airport
Oakland Int'l Airport, 7600 Earhart Road, Oakland, CA, United States, 94614
866-434-2226, 510-568-0563

Thrifty

Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.1
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Thrifty at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Road, Oakland International Airport, Oakland, CA, United States, 94621
(877) 283-0898

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–00:30, 05:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit card only
8.0
Very good 250+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at San Francisco Airport
Please Go To Fox Counter 435 South Airport Boulevard, San Francisco, 94080, CA
1 415 9172713

Budget

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 10000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 6.8 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Rd, Oakland, 94621, CA
510-577-6364

Payless

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at Oakland Airport
7600 Earhart Road, Oakland, 94621, CA
510-638-1000

Fox

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–00:29, 05:00–23:59 37 min wait Credit card only
6.5
Good 2000+ reviews
from $83/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 6.1 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 5.8

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Taxes and fees included in the price: about 35% of the base rate
  • Pay at the desk or prepay online

Office

Fox at San Francisco Airport
435 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, 94080, CA
(1) 8558494204 / (415)917-2713

Rental conditions near Hayward

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $25–$39 a day extra (Fox and Sixt).
Debit card Accepted by 7 of 12 suppliers: National, Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar and 1 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 11 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy Full to full (6 suppliers), Free tank (1 supplier), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, from $38 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 11 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (9 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (6 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $97–$341.
Free additional driver Alamo and Enterprise
Extras Infant seat (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), GPS (9 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)
Taxes and fees Included in the price: 35%–46% of the base rate, depending on the supplier.
Extras per day Child seat from $17
Payment Pay at the desk possible at 2 of 2 suppliers.

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental near Hayward: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Hertz to 37 min at Fox.

For a small car, Thrifty is the cheapest at about $44 a day and is rated 8.1 out of 10. National is rated 9.2 and costs about $46.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 11 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $25 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, France and South Korea. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental near Hayward: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Hayward?
Car rental near Hayward starts from $46 per day, and the average price is $147 per day. Based on 1,578 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $443 for a 3-day weekend and $1 035 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Hayward?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Hayward over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $152 per day
  • Van: $159 per day
  • Convertible: $212 per day
  • Compact: $100 per day
  • Economy: $98 per day
  • Luxury: $164 per day
Based on 1,578 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Hayward?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Hayward over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $65 per day
  • Sixt, average price $152 per day
  • Budget, average price $138 per day
Based on 1,578 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Hayward?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Hayward are:
  • Enterprise: rated 9.6/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $96 per day
  • National: rated 9.2/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $157 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.1/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $116 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Hayward?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Hayward are:
  • Hertz: about $40 per day
  • Thrifty: about $44 per day
  • National: about $46 per day
Based on 1,578 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Hayward?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: National and Alamo
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Enterprise, Sixt and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Hayward and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Near Hayward, one-way rentals are offered by Enterprise, National and Alamo. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Hayward?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Hayward is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers near Hayward:
  • Enterprise: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Hayward with a debit card?
Rental companies near Hayward typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Hayward: Enterprise, National, Alamo, Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Hayward offer unlimited mileage?
10 rental companies near Hayward include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Enterprise, National and Alamo. Sixt and Avis offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Hayward?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Hayward are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by National, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Thrifty and Fox.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Europcar.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Hayward?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Hayward include Alamo, Budget and Avis. The cheapest is Dollar, from $38 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental near Hayward?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Hayward Enterprise and Alamo include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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