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, Jo's Modern Thai (3725 MacArthur Blvd) and Agave Uptown Oakland (2135 Franklin St) are great picks.

Oakland in March

Estimated hotel price

S$ 190

1 night at 3-star hotel

S$ 190

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 35m.

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 Alamo 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 Alamo 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

SFOSan Francisco

SJCSan Jose

SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Oakland

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Etihad Airways

Good (1,285 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,564 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,247 reviews)

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Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around S$ 225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 337 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 S$ 17 to S$ 1,156 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 55% 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 S$ 166 per night.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

S$ 151+

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Oakland Marriott City Center

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

S$ 166+

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Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

S$ 214+

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Claremont Resort & Club

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

S$ 343+

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Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

S$ 141+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

S$ 138+

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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$ 1.18 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$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 37/day

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

S$ 37/day

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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