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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Oakland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Oakland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt (576 Grand Ave) and Marzano (4214 Park Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Oakland

Oakland in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13656
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13656
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 New Delhi and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

Located 9 km from the city centre, Oakland Coliseum is the busiest station in Oakland. Another popular train station is Oakland Jack London Square, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 13 km from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Oakland, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Oakland. Oakland Jack London is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

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 New Delhi and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

Located 9 km from the city centre, Oakland Coliseum is the busiest station in Oakland. Another popular train station is Oakland Jack London Square, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 13 km from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Oakland, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Oakland. Oakland Jack London is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Oakland

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Oakland

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,540 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center and Continental Lodge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Oakland, with prices from ₹ 1,172 to ₹ 79,852 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Elmhurst - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG, Oakland Airport Arena Hotel and Harris Motel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Elmhurst will cost you about ₹ 10,606 per night.

Elmhurst - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG, Oakland Airport Arena Hotel and Harris Motel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Elmhurst will cost you about ₹ 10,606 per night.
Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

Most booked hotels in Oakland

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Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,111+
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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,446+
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,875+
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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,193+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,729+
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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,103+
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Hiring a car in Oakland

Hiring a car in Oakland costs ₹ 3,536 per day, on average, or ₹ 7,071 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oakland is the Fox branch at 7600 Earhart Road, which is 9 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, 14% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay ₹ 81 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 ₹ 973 and ₹ 1,298. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Oakland costs ₹ 3,536 per day, on average, or ₹ 7,071 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oakland is the Fox branch at 7600 Earhart Road, which is 9 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, 14% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay ₹ 81 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 ₹ 973 and ₹ 1,298. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,118/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,233/day

Compact
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