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Cheap Car Hire in San Jose, California from R1 242

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 19/4 and drop-off date of 25/4. 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.
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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 13 April 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R18,72

Average price per day

R594

Cheapest price per day

R1 242
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Popular car types in San Jose, CA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Jose, CA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 April 2026.
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There are currently 58 hire locations operating in San Jose spread across 25 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in San Jose is SUV at R1 242 a day. Below is the current available car type for hire, along with estimated starting prices:

SUV

SUV

R1 646+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 397+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 242+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 491+

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Best car hire deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in San Jose, CA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Jose, CA with an average daily rate of R1 366. Data was last updated on 13 April 2026.
Nissan X-TrailR1 242/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Found 04/12/26
Mercedes-Benz GLCR1 491/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Found 04/12/26

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 R706/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 267% off the average price.

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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 49 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Budget
Budget
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

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 R689 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R968. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R689

February

R804

March

R804

April

R755

May

R837

June

R870

July

R952

August

R936

September

R771

October

R903

November

R870

December

R968

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Jose?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in San Jose at 7.

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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 13 April 2026.

Hertz

6,3
Okay
49 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,4

Budget

6,2
Okay
55 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,2

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
11 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

Dollar

7,0
Good
19 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,2

Avis

6,7
Okay
20 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

7,1

Thrifty

6,6
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,5

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

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 13 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R594/day when booking a car hire in San Jose. The absolute best deal a user found was for R594/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 091 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.

Car hires by fuel type in San Jose, CA

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Jose, CA. Deals were last updated on 13 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Jose, CA. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R214+

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