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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oakland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Oakland in March

Estimated hotel price

$222

1 night at 3-star hotel

$222

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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 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 Hertz and Alamo, 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 Hertz and Alamo, 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

SFOSan Francisco

SJCSan Jose

SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Oakland

Good (1,411 reviews)

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Good (9,013 reviews)

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Excellent (3,412 reviews)

Air France

Good (1,489 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,457 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (873 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,303 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,578 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,060 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,334 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,312 reviews)

LOT

Good (1,134 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,403 reviews)

Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $404 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 $20 to $1,355 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Elmhurst - In Oakland’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG, Oakland Airport Arena Hotel and Harris Motel.

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)

$154+

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$194+

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$277+

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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$168+

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The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

$238+

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

$165+

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

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.53 and $22.03. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oakland, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/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