Book Budget car rentals in Oakland

• Where can I find Budget locations in Oakland?

  Without a doubt, one of the most popular places to pick up a Budget rental car is the Oakland Airport (OAK) since so many travelers arrive here on aby air. If you are already in Oakland and you want to pick up a rental, a better choice than his back to the airport is to pick it up at one of the two locations in the city including the one at 121 98th Avenue or the one at 2428 Webster Street, which sits right in the heart of downtown Oakland.

• What are some benefits of choosing Budget in Oakland?

  Budget rental car prides itself on having some of the most competitive prices for rental cars in any marketplace, including Oakland. They have a fleet of very reliable and well-maintained vehicles, meaning renters can assure themselves of having a hassle-free driving experience during a trip to Oakland. The staff at Budget has great insight into Oakland and the surrounding areas, making it quite beneficial for renters to use Budget when they are visiting the Oakland area for the first time.

• Where should I park my rental in Oakland?

  When exploring downtown areas or commercial districts, you'll encounter metered street parking. Pay attention to posted regulations, time limits, and payment requirements, as they may vary. While metered parking may incur fees of about $2.00 per hour, many street parking spaces are free in certain areas. Additionally, downtown Oakland provides public parking lots and garages with hourly rates ranging from approximately $4.00 to $10.00 per hour. If you plan to visit popular locations like the waterfront or specific attractions, designated parking areas with varying fees may be available.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Oakland?

  Small rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Budget in Oakland.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Oakland?

  Budget has 3 rental locations in Oakland. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco airport (SFO)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Oakland

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8.0

Drop off was straightforward. Pickup was another story. They seemed either short-staffed or some agents were not as efficient. My agent was not very friendly. I also filled out information ahead of picking up my rental but it didn't feel like it helped expedite the process. It was a long wait for everybody in line.Reviewed Apr 24 2026

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None of the 3rd parties involved including the main party; Budget were able to assist me in any way, shape, or fashion. Everyone points their finger to the other party when it comes to making changes to the car rental. There is no accountability.Reviewed Apr 22 2026

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2.0

Made my friend leave her job to drop me off over there, just to find out that there weren't cars, in spite of my confirmed reservation. Lazy borderline rude staff who just said I needed to solve it by myself, drive to the other budgets to see if they had cars. Got to Oak airport to find out that they would honour my reservation, if I paid 2.5x the price I rented it for, which is absurd All in, my friend and I lost over 2h driving around the Budget agencies trying to find one that had cars and wouldn't scam me into paying more than doubleReviewed Oct 26 2025

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8.0

Clean Car , good! Poor Car/Driver seat, Bad!Reviewed Sep 6 2025

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2.0

Booked with Kayak. Budget gave my (already reserved) rental away.Reviewed Mar 12 2025

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Dangerous car, deceptive advertising, incompetent and inaccessible personel.Reviewed Feb 10 2025

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Excellent. Well doneReviewed Jun 30 2024

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10.0

The agent at the pickup counter was delightful, friendly and expeditious. Same for drop off experience!Reviewed Oct 23 2022

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The lied me. The agent sold me an upgrade that I didn't want. He didn't tell me anything about the upgrade, he just said that there was an error that would be solved when I return the car. Surprise: there wasn't any error and they regret to return the money because I signed the contract (that wasn't well explained). It's a scam. Don't rent a car here or in avis.Reviewed Oct 20 2022

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We didn’t like your service I will never do it againReviewed Oct 5 2022

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Car needed a wash, needed air in tires, inside of windshield was dirty, rear tag expired as of June, insurance card and registration expiredReviewed Sep 29 2022

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Excellent price and good serviceReviewed May 28 2022

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