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Cheap Car Rentals in San Jose from HK$341

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 7-8 and drop-off date of 8-8. 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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Popular car types in San Jose

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in San Jose and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 July 2025.

In San Jose, there are 60 active hire locations from 24 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Jose in the past week - currently priced from HK$341/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$341+

Compact

Compact

HK$341+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$356+

Standard

Standard

HK$679+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$389+

Premium

Premium

HK$433+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$747+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

HK$552+

Compare car rental deals in San Jose by type

Here are the best San Jose small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfHK$341/day
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Best car rental deals found in San Jose

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in San Jose. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in San Jose with an average daily rate of HK$554. Data was last updated on 13 July 2025.
Peruse the best San Jose car rental deals we've found. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Volkswagen GolfHK$341/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen GolfHK$389/day
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Volkswagen Golf
BMW 5 SeriesHK$433/day
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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$338/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 560% 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 62 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 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$330. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$510 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$330. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$510 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$330

February

HK$345

March

HK$338

April

HK$338

May

HK$400

June

HK$424

July

HK$510

August

HK$471

September

HK$440

October

HK$408

November

HK$392

December

HK$416

What car do most people rent in San Jose?

The most popular types of cars to hire in San Jose are the following: Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 9 locations in San Jose, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 13 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Jose, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

6.3
Okay
62 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
60 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 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 13 July 2025.
  • 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 HK$6,222 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Jose

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Jose. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Jose. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Jose. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$169+).

Electric

Electric

HK$202+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$169+

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