Oakland Travel Guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakland has to offer.

North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Oakland. These include popular favourites such as Namastey Patio (5500 College Ave), Daughter Thai Kitchen (6118 Medau Pl) and A16 Rockridge (5356 College Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bardo Lounge & Supper Club (3343 Lakeshore Ave) and Jaji (422 24th St) are great picks.

Oakland in December

Estimated hotel price

₹ 12684

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 12684

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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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 Mumbai and takes around 20h.

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 Sixt and Hertz, 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

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 Sixt and Hertz, 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

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Air France

Good (1,519 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,600 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (889 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,360 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,634 reviews)

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Excellent (1,427 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,657 reviews)

Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around ₹ 17,048 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 22,539 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG and Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Oakland, with prices from ₹ 1,172 to ₹ 79,876 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

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Bay Landing Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,646+

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

₹ 12,531+

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Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,585+

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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,015+

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Claremont Resort & Club

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

₹ 17,129+

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,196+

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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 Budget branch at 7600 Earhart Road, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 76 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 ₹ 909 and ₹ 1,212. 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

₹ 2,027/day

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,087/day

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Oakland Tourism | Oakland Guide

You're Going to Love Oakland

Where to Eat in Oakland

When to visit Oakland

How to Get to Oakland

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Airports near Oakland

Airlines serving Oakland

Where to stay in Oakland

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

Most booked hotels in Oakland

Hiring a car in Oakland

Best car hire deals in Oakland