Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Oakland

North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Oakland. These include popular favourites such as A16 Rockridge (5356 College Avenue), Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine (4929 Shattuck Ave) and ACRE Kitchen and Bar (5655 College Ave.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Soi4 Bangkok Eatery (5421 College Ave) and The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant (201 Washington St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar (2337 Broadway Oakland Hive) and TODOS (2315 Valdez St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oakland.

When to visit Oakland

Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 174
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 05m.

Train

Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Oakland Jack London Square is the busiest station in Oakland. Another popular train station is Oakland Coliseum, located 9 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 Europcar, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 05m.

Train

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,960 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around S$ 227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 325 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center and Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Oakland, with prices from S$ 17 to S$ 1,163 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Elmhurst - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport, Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport and Motel 6 Oakland Airport have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Elmhurst will cost you about S$ 170 per night.

Elmhurst - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport, Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport and Motel 6 Oakland Airport have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Elmhurst will cost you about S$ 170 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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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 288+
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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 167+
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Executive Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 549+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 188+
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Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 125+
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Hiring a car in Oakland

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar 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 S$ 1.19 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 S$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oakland, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar 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 S$ 1.19 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 S$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oakland, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 42/day

Compact SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 43/day

Economy
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