Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Oakland travel guide

Oakland Tourism | Oakland Guide

You're Going to Love Oakland

With a population of 390.724, Oakland is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakland has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Oakland

North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Oakland. These include popular favourites such as Commis Dining Room (3859 Piedmont Avenue), Wood Tavern (6317 College Ave.) and SAFFRON KITCHEN (5940 College Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Yoshi's Oakland (510 Embarcadero West) and ACRE Kitchen and Bar (5655 College Ave.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Burdell (4640 Telegraph Ave) and Mago (3762 Piedmont Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oakland.

When to visit Oakland

Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 14584
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 14584
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oakland in August, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Oakland, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Oakland

Plane

Oakland is served by 2 airports: Oakland Airport (OAK) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). The closest to the city centre of Oakland is Oakland Airport, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is San Francisco Airport, 22 km from the centre of Oakland. The shortest flight to Oakland from India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 12 km from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Oakland is served by 2 airports: Oakland Airport (OAK) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). The closest to the city centre of Oakland is Oakland Airport, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is San Francisco Airport, 22 km from the centre of Oakland. The shortest flight to Oakland from India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 12 km from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Oakland

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Oakland

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,365 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,515 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around ₹ 16,553 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 26,622 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Westwind Lodge and Continental Lodge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Oakland, with prices from ₹ 5,800 to ₹ 53,814 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 111% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

Most booked hotels in Oakland

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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 24,992+
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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,170+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,356+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,170+
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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,409+
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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,409+
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Hiring a car in Oakland

Hiring a car in Oakland costs ₹ 5,573 per day, on average, or ₹ 61,308 if you want to hire it for 11 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oakland is the Dollar branch at 7600 Earhart St, which is 10 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Oakland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,403 and ₹ 1,871. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Oakland costs ₹ 5,573 per day, on average, or ₹ 61,308 if you want to hire it for 11 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oakland is the Dollar branch at 7600 Earhart St, which is 10 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Oakland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,403 and ₹ 1,871. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

₹ 3,121/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 3,121/day

Economy
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