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 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.

Oakland in December

Estimated hotel price

₹ 13537

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 13537

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 7 miles from the city centre. Further away is San Francisco Airport, 14 miles from the centre of Oakland. The shortest flight to Oakland from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 45m.

Train

Located 5 miles from the city centre, Oakland Coliseum is the busiest station in Oakland. Another popular train station is Oakland Jack London Square, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 8 miles from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Oakland, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Oakland. Oakland Jack London is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Train

Located 5 miles from the city centre, Oakland Coliseum is the busiest station in Oakland. Another popular train station is Oakland Jack London Square, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 8 miles from Oakland. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Oakland, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Oakland. Oakland Jack London is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Oakland

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SFOSan Francisco

SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Oakland

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Air France

Good (1,502 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,514 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (879 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,331 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,605 reviews)

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Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,412 reviews)

Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,084 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 24,270 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 ₹ 1,169 to ₹ 79,642 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 67% 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 ₹ 8,497 per night.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

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Bay Landing Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 8,078+

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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,438+

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

₹ 11,416+

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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 9,259+

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Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

₹ 12,764+

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Claremont Resort & Club

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

₹ 23,191+

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Hiring a car in Oakland costs ₹ 3,609 per day, on average, or ₹ 14,435 if you want to hire it for 4 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 6 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay ₹ 79 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 ₹ 949 and ₹ 1,266. 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,276/day

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,282/day

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Oakland Tourism | Oakland Guide

You're Going to Love Oakland

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Airports near Oakland

Airlines serving Oakland

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