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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, San Jose

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Downtown, San Jose car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$97

Cheapest price per day

$44
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Downtown, book about 77 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $40, which is about 26% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

In Downtown, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just $25.38/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $26.70/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10). Dollar (rated 6.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
6.6
Hertz
Hertz
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just $67. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $139 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 Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $67. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $139 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$72

February

$95

March

$98

April

$103

May

$101

June

$110

July

$139

August

$83

September

$71

October

$76

November

$67

December

$79

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, San Jose

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.2
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Thrifty

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Budget

6.0
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1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations
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Airport Van

1 location
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Downtown Car rental FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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