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 R738/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 366% off the average price.
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 6.3/10 with 60 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R738 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 037. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R738
February
R774
March
R756
April
R756
May
R897
June
R949
July
R1 037
August
R1 020
September
R985
October
R897
November
R879
December
R932
What car do most people hire in San Jose?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 8.
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 23 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 August 2025.
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.