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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from $49

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Jose with a pick-up date of 3/1 and drop-off date of 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in San Jose, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 December 2025.
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There are, in total, 58 car hire locations in San Jose that are operated by 25 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $49/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from San Jose hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$51+

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Compact

Compact

$49+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$50+

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Standard

Standard

$53+

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Full-size

Full-size

$55+

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People mover

People mover

$112+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$98+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$130+

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Compare car rental deals in San Jose, CA by type

Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Jose SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG 3$49/day
4
M
A/C
MG 3
Found 12/09/25
Suzuki Swift$51/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 12/09/25

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of $76. Data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
MG 3$49/day
4
M
A/C
MG 3
Found 12/09/25
Ford Puma$50/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Puma
Found 12/09/25
Audi A1$51/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Found 12/09/25

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 $71/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.

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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 57 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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 $73. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $102 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 $73. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$73

February

$76

March

$74

April

$74

May

$88

June

$92

July

$102

August

$99

September

$81

October

$95

November

$92

December

$92

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 7.

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Top rental agencies in San Jose, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on 11 December 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
57 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.3
Okay
56 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
11 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.0
Good
19 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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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, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 December 2025.

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

    Dollar 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 $756 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 is a car hire in San Jose for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in San Jose are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in January to be on average $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 11 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$362+

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