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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from $102

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 11/6 and drop-off date of 13/6. 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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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 13 May 2025.

January

$71

February

$74

March

$73

April

$73

May

$93

June

$100

July

$115

August

$103

September

$96

October

$88

November

$86

December

$90

Popular car types in San Jose

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 May 2025.

There are, in total, 60 car hire locations in San Jose that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $102/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from San Jose hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 13 May 2025.
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
63 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
14 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
19 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

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

Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of $123. Data was last updated on 13 May 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in San Jose. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Volkswagen Passat$102/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Suzuki Swift$103/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Corolla$105/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 13 May 2025.
  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 13 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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