Cheapflights insights for San Jose car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Jose, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose?
Book your car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,427/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,680% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in San Jose?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 62 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose?
The cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,362/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Jose is July (฿2,141/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,362
February
฿1,427
March
฿1,395
April
฿1,395
May
฿1,654
June
฿1,752
July
฿2,141
August
฿1,946
September
฿1,849
October
฿1,687
November
฿1,654
December
฿1,719
What car do most people hire in San Jose?
SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Jose. Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in San Jose
Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Jose area such as Hertz, Budget and Airport Van. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car in San Jose for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿7,057/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Jose however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.