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San Jose, CA car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Jose, CA. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 August 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R19,13

Average price per day

R591

Cheapest price per day

R591
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Cheapflights insights for San Jose car hires

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 car hire in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R752/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 302% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in San Jose?

Looking to hire a car in San Jose? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R21,45/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R29,64/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Jose?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Jose is Hertz (rated 6.4/10 with 42 reviews). Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.0
National
National
10.0
Payless
Payless
6.8

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Jose?

Planning to hire a car in San Jose? January is the cheapest month, costing about R686 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 013. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R686

February

R785

March

R801

April

R866

May

R932

June

R1 013

July

R997

August

R915

September

R768

October

R899

November

R866

December

R981

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

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 5 August 2026.

Hertz

6,4
Okay
42 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Budget

6,0
Okay
52 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

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

8,4

Payless

6,8
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10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

8,1

Avis

6,5
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16 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,1
Okay
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,9

Europcar

6,0
Okay
4 reviews•1 location
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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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Jose?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R591/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for R591/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Avis is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 074 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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