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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 538% 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 rental company in San Jose is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 57 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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$326. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$458 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$326. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$458 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$326

February

HK$342

March

HK$334

April

HK$334

May

HK$396

June

HK$420

July

HK$458

August

HK$443

September

HK$365

October

HK$420

November

HK$396

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: Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar), SUV cars (Ford Escape 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 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 rental agencies in San Jose, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Jose, CA. Reviews were last updated on 31 October 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
57 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.3
Okay
56 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
11 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
8 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Jose, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 October 2025.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in San Jose. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$1,561 per week on average.

  • 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.

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