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 R773/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 406% 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 62 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 60 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 160. 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
R773
March
R755
April
R755
May
R896
June
R949
July
R1 160
August
R1 054
September
R1 001
October
R914
November
R896
December
R931
What car do most people hire in San Jose?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), and Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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 7 July 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.
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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 7 July 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.