Title: Cheap Car Hire in Downtown Berkeley, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Downtown-Berkeley.dx553248633938969812)[Hotels in Downtown Berkeley](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Berkeley-Oakland-Hotels.0-n553248633938969812-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Berkeley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Berkeley.d553248633938969812.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Downtown Berkeley, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Downtown Berkeley Photo by Theresa Heckathorne ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Downtown Berkeley \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Oakland, California, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Berkeley,%20Berkeley,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248633938969812&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Oakland, California, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Berkeley,%20Berkeley,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248633938969812&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Oakland, California, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Berkeley,%20Berkeley,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248633938969812&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Oakland, California, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Berkeley,%20Berkeley,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248633938969812&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Downtown Berkeley [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Berkeley,%20Berkeley,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248633938969812&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=CTG_SPRING_PROMO_553248633938969812) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Downtown Berkeley? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Downtown Berkeley car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Downtown Berkeley? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Downtown Berkeley? > - Santa Cruz is 60 miles from Downtown Berkeley. Renowned tourist attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk deserve to be high on your must-see list here. > - Approximately 40 miles away, Santa Clara is also popular with wanderers. Set aside time to get to Californias Great America while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love coming to this city. > - Glacier Point is around 150 miles from Downtown Berkeley and is one of the region's most gorgeous nature spots. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the fresh air here. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Downtown Berkeley with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown Berkeley? ### What do you need to rent a car in Downtown Berkeley? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Downtown Berkeley? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Downtown Berkeley? ### Where can I find a Downtown Berkeley hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Downtown Berkeley with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in many states in order to hire a car, although in some areas allow drivers as young as 21\. We recommend checking local rules and regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before you travel to understand all the regulations that may apply to you. > - Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive off the lot so you can avoid any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the United States, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, drive on ferries or traverse rough terrain with your hire vehicle. Please read all the rules and regulations before you book! ### Why should I rent a Downtown Berkeley car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) |