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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose

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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 6 December 2024.

January

฿1,365

February

฿1,672

March

฿1,809

April

฿1,809

May

฿1,911

June

฿2,048

July

฿2,287

August

฿2,048

September

฿1,945

October

฿1,775

November

฿1,672

December

฿1,706

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

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 6 December 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Jose area such as Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
67 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
55 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
15 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.6
Good
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Thrifty

7.1
Good
17 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Avis

6.7
Okay
20 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Airport Van

6.0
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

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 6 December 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 (8.4 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 ฿30.73/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,383 and ฿1,997 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.

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