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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakland to see all of its attractions.

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 March

Estimated hotel price

$257

1 night at 3-star hotel

$257

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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Air France

Good (1,486 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (868 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,444 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,289 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,575 reviews)

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Excellent (11,281 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,400 reviews)

Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $454 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 $23 to $1,565 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 58% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$205+

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$224+

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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

$298+

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

$191+

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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

$180+

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Comfort Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport North

3 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

$134+

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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 $1.60 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 $19.09 and $25.45. 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

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$54/day

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$54/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

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