Cheapflights insights for San Jose car rentals
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 rental car in San Jose 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$319/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 536% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in San Jose?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Jose is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 58 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Jose?
At San Jose, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just HK$327. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$459 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Jose, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just HK$327. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$459 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
HK$327
February
HK$342
March
HK$334
April
HK$334
May
HK$397
June
HK$420
July
HK$459
August
HK$443
September
HK$412
October
HK$397
November
HK$389
December
HK$412
What car do most people rent in San Jose?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu 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 rental agencies in San Jose known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Jose?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from San Jose it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.