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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California

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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 $83/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 51% 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 Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 41 reviews). Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Budget
Budget
6.0
National
National
10.0
Payless
Payless
6.9

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 $74. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $109 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 $74. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $109 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$74

February

$87

March

$87

April

$94

May

$101

June

$109

July

$106

August

$106

September

$92

October

$97

November

$94

December

$106

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

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 1.

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Top rental agencies in San Jose, CA

Hertz

6.3
Okay
41 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Budget

6.0
Okay
52 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Payless

6.9
Okay
7 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
16 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
4 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.2

Europcar

6.0
Okay
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Rhodium

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

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

    Hertz 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 $1,477 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.

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