Hayward travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hayward
With a population of 144,186, Hayward is a must-see destination in California, United States. Hayward deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hayward
If you’re looking for affordable options, PLaYT (1036 B St) and Neumanali (742 B Street) are great picks.
When to visit Hayward
How to Get to Hayward
Plane
When flying to Hayward, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hayward include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hayward departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hayward. The train journey from Hayward to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Hayward is called Hayward, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Hayward is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 20 miles from Hayward. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Hayward using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Hayward takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Hayward
Where to stay in popular areas of Hayward
Most booked hotels in Hayward
Renting a car in Hayward
Renting a car in Hayward costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Hayward.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hayward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hayward is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Hayward
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$50/day