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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$328/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 552% 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 Hertz (rated 6.3/10 with 60 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
6.3
Budget
6.3
Alamo
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
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$328. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$461 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$328. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$461 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$328
February
HK$344
March
HK$336
April
HK$336
May
HK$398
June
HK$422
July
HK$461
August
HK$453
September
HK$438
October
HK$398
November
HK$391
December
HK$414
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 (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 25 August 2025.
Hertz
60 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.4
Budget
59 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Alamo
20 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
13 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.9
Dollar
19 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.2
Thrifty
10 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.6
Avis
17 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.9
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
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, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 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$3,350 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.