San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose

San Jose, CA, United States
1 May — 8 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San Jose, CA, United States
Wed 1/5
Noon
Wed 8/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Jose?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Jose and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

฿1,479

February

฿1,812

March

฿1,960

April

฿1,997

May

฿1,960

June

฿2,219

July

฿2,182

August

฿2,219

September

฿1,997

October

฿2,108

November

฿1,812

December

฿1,812

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in San Jose to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

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 24 April 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Jose area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
168 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
122 reviews•9 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.6
Good
116 reviews•1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.3
Okay
184 reviews•10 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

Avis

6.9
Okay
39 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Budget

6.5
Okay
96 reviews•5 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Europcar

1 location
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.1

Airport Van

5.6
Fair
18 reviews•2 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.3

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 24 April 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Jose?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Jose.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Jose?

    The average price of petrol in San Jose is ฿38.11/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,715 and ฿2,477 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Jose, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Jose is the Ford EcoSport, which is a Compact vehicle.

See more FAQs
Best Car Hire Deals
We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.
No Surprises
Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.
Free cancellation
Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation