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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, San Jose

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Downtown, San Jose car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R972

Cheapest price per day

R449
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

Book your car hire in Downtown 9 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R566/day on average when booked 9 days ahead, which saves you 917% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R27,01/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R31,99/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10). Thrifty (rated 6.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.4
Dollar
Dollar
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? November is the cheapest month, costing about R715 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 331. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R732

February

R915

March

R948

April

R998

May

R981

June

R1 065

July

R1 331

August

R798

September

R832

October

R865

November

R715

December

R915

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, San Jose

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,2

Dollar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Hertz

6,3
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7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Budget

6,0
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1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,0

Zeeba Rent-A-Van

2 locations
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Airport Van

1 location
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Downtown Car hire FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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