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

Oakland travel guide

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With a population of 390,724, Oakland is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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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 Commis Dining Room (3859 Piedmont Avenue), Wood Tavern (6317 College Ave.) and SAFFRON KITCHEN (5940 College Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, A Cote (5478 College Ave) and Scott's Seafood - Oakland (2 Broadway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lovely Day (4629 Martin Luther King Jr Way) and Ikaros Greek Restaurant (3268 Grand Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oakland.

When to visit Oakland

Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 574
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 574
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 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

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

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

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

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

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

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Oakland

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oakland

Average rates range from around RM 783 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,066 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 RM 56 to RM 3,833 per night. North Oakland is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oakland are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oakland by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland

Most booked hotels in Oakland

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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 549+
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Executive Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 490+
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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 493+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 542+
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Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 411+
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Jack London Inn
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
RM 307+
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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 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

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 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

Best car hire deals in Oakland

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

RM 165/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

RM 174/day

Intermediate SUV
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