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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from $45

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 15/9 and drop-off date of 22/9. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65

What is the 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 8 September 2024.

January

$64

February

$79

March

$85

April

$85

May

$90

June

$97

July

$110

August

$97

September

$87

October

$92

November

$79

December

$79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 8 September 2024.
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There are, in total, 57 car hire locations in San Jose that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $45/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from San Jose hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$45+

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Compact

Compact

$47+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$61+

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Standard

Standard

$58+

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Full-size

Full-size

$61+

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People mover

People mover

$128+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$82+

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Luxury

Luxury

$81+

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Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Jose to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 September 2024.

SUV

$53 - $219

All Car Types

$58 - $219

To hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States, you would pay an average price of $59/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Jose, the United States (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$219/day). In fact, June is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Jose. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Jose, hiring a SUV saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best San Jose SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Trax$65/day
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A/C
Holden Trax
Found 09/07/24
Nissan X-Trail$71/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Found 09/07/24
Nissan X-Trail$73/day
5
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A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Found 09/07/24

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 8 September 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the San Jose area such as Alamo, Hertz and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
31 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Hertz

6.4
Okay
71 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Budget

6.3
Okay
56 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
16 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
22 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.6

Thrifty

7.3
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Avis

7.0
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.3

Airport Van

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Best San Jose car rental deals found

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 $64. Data was last updated on 8 September 2024.
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.
Holden Barina$45/day
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A/C
Holden Barina
Found 09/07/24
Toyota Corolla$58/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/07/24
Mercedes-Benz EQA$60/day
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz EQA
Found 09/07/24

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 8 September 2024.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Jose?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Jose from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($47/day), Fox ($61/day), and Budget ($61/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Jose?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Jose.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Jose?

    The average price of petrol in San Jose is $1.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $70 and $101 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in San Jose it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 38%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Jose is the Nissan Pathfinder, which is a Full-size vehicle.

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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 8 September 2024.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($29+).

Electric

Electric

$29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$53+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$53+

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