San Jose

Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose

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San Jose car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Jose. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$71

Cheapest price per day

$65

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 rental car in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 36% 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 Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 58 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose?

At San Jose, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $99 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Jose, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $99 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$70

February

$74

March

$72

April

$72

May

$85

June

$90

July

$99

August

$95

September

$89

October

$85

November

$84

December

$89

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 8.

Top rental agencies in San Jose

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.3
Okay
60 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
13 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $71/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 14.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Jose for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in San Jose. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $496 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Jose check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Jose for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in San Jose for a month is $2,124. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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