San Jose

Cheap Car Hire in San Jose

San Jose, CA, United States
Apr 27 — May 4
Driver's age: 26-65
San Jose, CA, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Jose?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Jose and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

January

R766

February

R938

March

R1 015

April

R1 034

May

R1 015

June

R1 149

July

R1 130

August

R1 149

September

R1 034

October

R1 091

November

R938

December

R938

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in San Jose

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Jose to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

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 20 April 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in San Jose, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
168 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
122 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,6

Dollar

7,6
Good
116 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,6

Hertz

6,4
Okay
184 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Avis

6,9
Okay
39 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,2

Budget

6,5
Okay
96 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,3

Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

6,1

Airport Van

5,6
Fair
18 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

5,3

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 20 April 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Jose?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Jose.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Jose?

    The average price of petrol in San Jose is R19,55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R879 and R1 270 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about R5 137 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Jose for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in San Jose.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in San Jose?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota Corolla) in San Jose, making it the most popular option.

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